IVC Stories
Congratulations to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Christine Grady, and all Evening of Gratitude 2022 Honorees!
On September 18th, the Ignatian Volunteer Corps honored Dr. Anthony Fauci, MD, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Dr. Christine Grady, Ph.D., Chief of the Department of Bioethics at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, with the inaugural Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Award for Exemplary Public Service at IVC’s annual Evening of Gratitude.
Meet our IVC New Orleans Regional Council!
Pictured from left to right, top row to bottom row are: Mary Baudouin, Provincial Assistant for Justice & Ecology, Jesuits of the U.S. Central and Southern Province Mat Grau, retired Director of Alumni Relations, Jesuit High School Leah Grau (Chair), retired...
God numbers the stars, and gives to all of them their names. – Psalm 147: 4
Dear Friends of IVC Albany, Just over 500 years ago, St. Ignatius of Loyola began his spiritual journey when he was hit, literally, with a cannonball. The effect of this “cannonball moment” was so spiritually transformative that the ramifications are still evident...
Book Launch Party with Christine Marie Eberle!
Join us as we celebrate the launch of Finding God Abiding, the new book by Philadelphia author and friend of IVC Christine Marie Eberle!
Bangor Daily News Highlights IVC-Portland
The Bangor Daily News published an article about IVC-Portland on May 25, 2022, titled "Successful Ignatian Volunteer Corps in Portland offering virtual information session on June 9." The story includes comments by Kathy Crosson, regional director for IVC-Portland,...
For Ignatian volunteers, experience makes the difference
Volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations, but the constant cycle of recruiting, scheduling and orienting newcomers can be a challenge to forward momentum. Similarly, for many individuals seeking to donate their time and talent, it’s not enough to fill a slot on a schedule; they long to contribute in meaningful ways.
Making a Difference in Catholic Schools
Washington, DC (May 10, 2022) - The Ignatian Volunteer Corps of Washington DC/Metro Maryland announces the placement of three service corps members in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Washington thanks to grant support received from the Crimsonbridge Foundation...
Second Annual IVC-Portland Service Day at Maine Needs
On April 9, Regional Advisory Council Members, Service Corps Members, and friends gathered for IVC-Portland's second annual service day. The group met at an organization called Maine Needs to lend a hand sorting donated clothing, hygiene products, and household items,...
The Push for Repeal of the Death Penalty in Louisiana
What a difference a year has made. Last spring, I received information about the Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) in an email from the Loyola Alumni Association and was invited to attend an informational meeting at Loyola’s Ignatius Chapel to learn more.