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About the Conference
The International Conference on Ignatian Spirituality, Pedagogy, and Leadership brings together a diverse group of participants to explore and appreciate the rich heritage of Ignatian spirituality. This conference aims to guide attendees through the foundational aspects of Ignatian Spirituality and then explore aspects of 21st-century Ignatian Pedagogy and Ignatian Leadership. Through engaging sessions on topics such as prayer, vocation, youth, and ecology, participants will gain insights into the profound experience of God that St. Ignatius of Loyola himself encountered. The conference seeks to foster a deeper understanding and practice of Ignatian spirituality by delving into these themes, encouraging individuals to integrate these principles into their personal and professional lives.
The conference structure underscores the interconnected nature of Ignatian Spirituality, Pedagogy, and Leadership. Ignatian spirituality serves as the bedrock, nurturing a personal relationship with God and informing the Ignatian pedagogical approach, which emphasizes reflection and action in the learning process. This, in turn, lays the groundwork for Ignatian leadership, where spiritual values are applied to guide and inspire others. By participating in this conference, attendees will be inspired to live out Ignatian spirituality in the context of their communities and organizations, promoting a spirit-inflamed approach to leadership and education.
ICIS-PL2025 is open to both lay and religious who appreciate the legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola in both the church and society: congregations inspired by an Ignatian spirit and their lay collaborators; faculty, staff, and administrators of Jesuit schools in the Philippines and abroad; parish pastoral workers, campus ministers, retreat givers, and counselors; lay professionals seeking to live as contemplatives-in-action.
Only a limited 300 seats are available to non-LST students. Online pre-registration is required with a minimal non-refundable fee of PhP 2,500.00, which covers 3 lunches, 5 snacks and other incidentals during the conference.
Features
Keynote Speakers
Workshop Speakers
Program
Ignatian Spirituality | |
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8:30 am | Inaugural Ceremonies |
Philippine National Anthem Hymn of the Vatican City State Opening Prayer | |
Welcome Address Fr. Enrico C. Eusebio SJ President, Loyola School of Theology | |
8:45 am | Cultural Presentation |
9:00 am | Keynote Address 1: Prayer and Discernment in the Spiritual Exercises Fr. Ramon Ma. L. Bautista SJ Tertianship Co-Director, Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific |
9:45 am | Open Forum |
10:00 am | Merienda Break |
10:20 am | Keynote Address 2: The Vocational Dimension of the Spiritual Exercises Fr. Jose V.C. Quilongquilong SJ Associate Professor of Spirituality, Loyola School of Theology |
11:00 am | Panel Discussion |
11:30 am | Consciousness Examen |
11:45 am | Holy Eucharist |
12:30 pm | Lunch |
2:30 pm | Resumption of the Plenary: Cultural Presentation |
2:45 pm | Keynote Address 3: Ignatian Spirituality for Today’s Digital Youth Fr. Michael Rossmann SJ USA Midwest Province |
3:30 pm | Panel Discussion with the Youth with Open Forum |
4:15 pm | Examen of Consciousness |
4:30 pm | Merienda and Departure |
Ignatian Pedagogy | |
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8:30 am | Opening Prayer |
8:40 am | Cultural Presentation |
9:00 am |
Keynote Address 4: Learning Is An Endangered Species: Refractive Learning in the Age of AI
Fr. Johnny C. Go SJ
Dean, GBSEALD |
9:45 am | Open Forum |
10:00 am | Merienda Break |
10:20 am |
Keynote Address 5: Designing Humanizing Pedagogies Through Learning by Refraction
Ms. Rita Atienza
Director, Ateneo Teacher Center |
11:00 am | Open Forum |
11:15 am | Consciousness Examen |
11:30 am | Holy Eucharist |
12:30 pm | Lunch |
2:30 pm | Afternoon Workshops at LST, CEFAM, CIS, and GBSEALD |
4:30 pm | Consciousness Examen |
4:45 pm | Merienda and Departure |
Ignatian Leadership | |
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8:30 am | Opening Prayer |
8:40 am | Cultural Presentation |
9:00 am | Keynote Address 6: Ignatian Wisdom on Leadership in a Synodal Church Fr. Karel S. San Juan SJ President, Ateneo de Davao University |
9:45 am | Open Forum |
10:00 am | Merienda Break |
10:20 am | Keynote Address 7: “Kool Aid or Coke Light”: Challenges for Catholic Leadership Fr. Johnny C. Go SJ Dean, GBSEALD |
11:10 am | Open Forum |
11:30 am | Consciousness Examen |
11:45 am | Concluding Holy Eucharist |
12:45 pm | Closing Remarks Fr. Rogel L. Abais SJ Vice President for Academic Affairs, Loyola School of Theology |
12:50 pm | Lunch and Departure |
Workshops
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Basics of Ignatian Spiritual DirectionMs. Cristina A. Mossesgeld and the Center for Ignatian Spirituality Philippines
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Dynamics of Communal DiscernmentDr. Christina Kheng
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Essentials of Discerning a Choice of LifeFr. Ramon Ma. L. Bautista SJ
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Ignatian Accompaniment in Interfaith SpacesMs. Nita Ng and Fr. Jojo M. Fung SJ
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Ignatian Accompaniment of Transparochial CommunitiesFr. Ambrosio F. Flores SJ
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Ignatian Spirituality for Lay PeopleMs. Sally Law
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Ignatian Examen as Tool for Businessmen and EntrepreneursFr. Edward Quinnan SJ
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Ignatian Approach to Retreats and RecollectionsMs. Frances Tilly
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Ignatian Approach to Parish LeadershipFr. Dennis M. Cagantas
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Ignatian Spirituality and the ArtsFr. Jason K. Dy SJ
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Ignatian Spirituality in the Age of Social MediaFr. Michael Rossman SJ
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Ignatian Spirituality and Ecological JusticeFr. Gabriel Lamug-Nañawa SJ and Fr. Jose Mari V. Manzano SJ
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Preparing Retreatants for a 30-Day Ignatian RetreatFr. Silvino L. Borres SJ
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Ignatian Spirituality and Popular ReligiosityFr. René Pio B. Javellana, SJ
- Achieving Your Grad@Grad by Design: Using the Learning by RefractionMs. Rita J. Atienza
- Discerning Laudato Si’ Catholic Leadership for Synodality and SustainabilityDr. Ma. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng
- Designing Reflection for the ClassroomFr. Francis D. Alvarez SJ
- Educational Technology for MissionMr. Galvin Radley L. Ngo
- Ignatian Critical Thinking & Discernment for Decision-MakingFr. Johnny C. Go SJ
- Introducing Discernment to LeadersMs. Jeraldine K. Ching
Venue
The Conference will be held in the beautiful Loyola Heights Campus of the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City, Philippines. The campus is known for its vast green and open spaces and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Overlooking the Marikina Valley, the 90-hectare campus is located along the eastern side of Katipunan Avenue, and is south of and adjacent to the campus of Miriam College.
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Studio 89 Residences
17 Esteban Abada St.
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Tel: (02) 8920-3888

MyPlace Residence Hall
22 Fabian de la Rosa St.
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Phone: (02) 8433-0667
Mobile: 0917-8914677
Contact: Rose B. Redaon
Email: rosemarie_r@kabayanhotel.com.ph

Oracle Hotel & Residences
17 Katipunan Avenue
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Tel. (02) 8926-7777
mobile: 0951-1449942; 0927-5798593
contact: Milyn Ocampo
email: milyn.oraclehotel@gmail.com

SMRC Dormitoryana
155 B. Gonzales Street corner Katipunan Road
Loyola Heights, Quezon City;
Mobile: 0927-5745809
email: openlinejrg@gmail.com; SMRCDORM@gmail.com

University Residence Halls
Ateneo de Manila Univeristy
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Tel: (02) 8426-6119
email: residencehalls@ateneo.edu

Cervini / Eliazo Halls
Ateneo de Manila Univeristy
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Tel: (02) 8426-6119
email: residencehalls@ateneo.edu

Institute of Social Order (ISO) Residence Hall
Social Development Complex
Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Tel. (02) 8426-6134; 8426-5989
email: isofacilities@gmail.com
Register
LST Students
Open to currently enrolled students. Register with your LST EDU email.
Others
Only a limited 300 seats are available to non-LST students. Online pre-registration is required with a minimal non-refundable fee of PhP 2,500.00, which covers 3 lunches, 5 snacks and other incidentals during the conference.