What’s New
An Ignatian Camino: Follow IVC from Loyola to Manresa
The Ignatian Volunteer Corps always strives to walk in the footsteps of St. Ignatius Loyola. This fall, a dozen members of our community are taking that inspiration literally.
In Memoriam – Fr. Rudy Casals, SJ
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Fr. Rudy Casals, SJ, IVC national board member, passed away suddenly at the age of 47. Fr. Rudy served as an IVC board member for three years and was passionate about the future of IVC. His leadership focused on the...
Invisible Words – An Exercise in Empathy
Sometimes we see something often enough, even a sight that carries immense pain and suffering, that we begin to become numb to it. We let our minds wander; we tune it out. It's not our proudest moment, but it's not intentionally cruel. It's a symptom of the...
IVC: Faith and Dignity Through Community by Mary McGinnity, President/CEO
When I say, "You matter," how does it make you feel? How would you respond? The teaching of our faith – the teaching of all faiths really – reflects a divinity that loves humanity. “And God so loved the world”, “This is my beloved son”, “As my Father loves me, so I...
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!
What are they saying about Invisible Words?
“So touching, emotional to me… I don’t think I’ll ever forget it!” Invisible Words is an exercise in empathy and a public art exhibition featuring a curated collection of signs made by people experiencing homelessness worldwide. The exhibit runs at Martin Luther King Memorial Library in Washington DC until June 30th.
What must we do?
Here at IVC, we believe acts of service motivated by empathy make a long and lasting difference in our communities. The evil of gun violence impacts all of us, across all different classes, races, and religions.
IVC Webinar – Reading the Signs of the Times
Food, water, clothing, sleep, and shelter are bare necessities for anyone’s survival. For many people, these basic needs can not be met without appealing for the charity of others. Look beyond the cardboard signs you see on the streets and join us as we go deeper in understanding the heartbreaking causes of homelessness and the obstacles that prevent people from moving beyond it.
IVC Presents: Invisible Words
Invisible Words is an exercise in empathy and a public art exhibition featuring a curated collection of signs made by people experiencing homelessness worldwide. The exhibit will premier at Martin Luther King Memorial Library in Washington DC on March 13, 2022.