Novena and more to prepare for the Feast of Saint Ignatius

Rome
20.07.2026
On 31 July, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. He was the inspiration for Mary Ward’s own foundation. ‘Take the same of the Society’ was God’s message. For this reason, this feast day is also special to us.

Novena Prayer

For nine days, from 23 July to 31 July (the feast of St Ignatius) we will be sharing a photo and a quote from Ignatius on Facebook and Instagram each day.

The photographs were taken by Daniela Garcia Ramos a friend of Mary Ward from Cuba. They invite us to seek and find God in all things and to allow ourselves to be transformed in the school of the Lord.

Ignatian Itineraries

Perhaps some of our readers are following in the footsteps of Mary Ward and/or St Ignatius of Loyola whilst on holiday. Information on following in Mary Ward’s footsteps is available on request at communications@congjesu.org

Anyone wishing to visit important sites associated with the life of St. Ignatius can visit the website
www.itinerari-ignaziani.net 

There you will find plenty of helpful Information and directions for the path that Ignatius took in 1522.