Saint Ignatius College Geelong
https://jesuit.org.au/about/our-story/
Saint Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish priest and theologian who founded the Jesuit religious order in 1534.
https://jesuit.org.au/spirituality/what-is-ignatian-spirituality/
“Ignatian” = ideas, principles etc BEFORE St Ignatius formed the Religious Order of the Jesuit priests.
“Jesuit” = ideas, principles etc AFTER St Ignatius formed the Religious Order of the Jesuit priests.
In reality: interchangeable.
https://jesuit.org.au/ministries/
Naturally as a Jesuit Companion School the significant ministry in secondary education by the Jesuits is well Known to us.
However the Jesuits, all around the world, are involved in many other works, such as, Jesuit Refugee Service, Jesuit Social Services, Jesuit Mission, Universities, Colleges of Spirituality, as well as Jesuit Formation and in parishes.
May 20, 2021 | 500thAnniversary of the battle of Pamplona and Ignatius being injured by a cannonball |
March 12, 2022 | 400thAnniversary of the canonization (Saints) of Saint Ignatius and St Francis Xavier |
July 31, 2022 | Feast Day of Saint Ignatius |
With blessing and best wishes,
Paul Lewis
Deputy Principal – Staff, Identity and Operations
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https://jesuit.org.au/about/our-story/
Saint Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish priest and theologian who founded the Jesuit religious order in 1534.
https://jesuit.org.au/spirituality/what-is-ignatian-spirituality/
“Ignatian” = ideas, principles etc BEFORE St Ignatius formed the Religious Order of the Jesuit priests.
“Jesuit” = ideas, principles etc AFTER St Ignatius formed the Religious Order of the Jesuit priests.
In reality: interchangeable.
https://jesuit.org.au/ministries/
Naturally as a Jesuit Companion School the significant ministry in secondary education by the Jesuits is well Known to us.
However the Jesuits, all around the world, are involved in many other works, such as, Jesuit Refugee Service, Jesuit Social Services, Jesuit Mission, Universities, Colleges of Spirituality, as well as Jesuit Formation and in parishes.
May 20, 2021 | 500thAnniversary of the battle of Pamplona and Ignatius being injured by a cannonball |
March 12, 2022 | 400thAnniversary of the canonization (Saints) of Saint Ignatius and St Francis Xavier |
July 31, 2022 | Feast Day of Saint Ignatius |
With blessing and best wishes,
Paul Lewis
Deputy Principal – Staff, Identity and Operations