Loyola University of Chicago
1144 W. Loyola Ave.
Campion Hall Room 015
Chicago, IL 60626
Tom Galvin
Region Director
630-290-3857
tgalvin@ivcusa.org
Jacqueline Fitzgerald
Program Manager
312-961-6206
jfitzgerald@ivcusa.org
Cathy Buescher
Program Manager
201.407.6052
cbuescher@ivcusa.org
Fr. Steve Krupa, SJ
Jesuit Chaplain
stephenkrupa17@gmail.com
Fr. Jack O’Callaghan, SJ
Jesuit Chaplain
jocalla@luc.edu
James Sweany
Spiritual Animator
sweans@aol.com
Welcome to IVC Chicago
IVC Chicago began in September 2001 with twelve volunteers whose prior occupations ranged from fire chief and postal worker to business executive and nurse. They volunteered as hospital and prison chaplains, teachers’ aides, and GED instructors at nine service agencies.
In 2022 – 23, there are 67 volunteers serving (in-person and virtually) in more than 35 partner agencies. Volunteers in Chicago are working with youth and young adults in education and mentoring programs, refugee and immigrant services, women’s and children’s services and hospital and prison ministry. They provide healthcare and food assistance and work in hunger and homeless services. They serve the elderly and disabled.
The IVC Chicago Leadership Team describes a typical volunteer as someone who is “committed to serving others and to reflecting on God’s presence and power in their volunteer service and in all aspects of their life.”
Want to Know More?
Participate in the Upcoming National IVC Information Session!
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https://www.catholicprofiles.org/post/reflections-of-an-ignatian-volunteer
IVC Information Sessions
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to a Chicagoland Location Near You!
Come learn more about IVC Chicago.
Sessions will take place from April to July 2023.
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IVC Chicago Volunteers at Work and In Community


IVC Chicago volunteers serving at their sites.

IVC Chicago volunteers enjoying conversation at a community meeting.