|helping create sacred spaces

CIS' inception in 1991 was brought about by many years of consultations and consensus-seeking that tried to address the need for ongoing formation and renewal both of Jesuits and lay partners alike, as well as the training of competent and effective givers of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Since that time, the CIS has organized 10-day workshops on St. Ignatius’ Autobiography and the dynamics of the Weeks of the Spiritual Exercises, as well as the main themes of the 34th Jesuit General Congregation.

Some of the programs address the ongoing formation of Jesuits and lay partners, such as the bi-monthly Study Circle and the Summer Programs for training directed-retreat givers. Services that cater to the spiritual needs of clients include individually guided 3, 5, 8 or 30-day retreats; preached retreats and recollections; spiritual direction. After more than a decade of service, the CIS has evolved into one of the premiere centers for retreats and recollections not just locally, but within the surrounding Asian region. True to the mission that conceived the center, CIS continues to form and train ministers and agents of Ignatian Spirituality.