ISP St. Louis

History

Founded in 1998 in Chicago, IL by Fr. Bill Creed, SJ, and Ed Shurna (formerly Executive Director of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless), the Ignatian Spirituality Project (ISP) offers experiences of hope, healing, and belonging to men and women recovering from homelessness and addiction. By inviting our participants into a deeper encounter with the God of their understanding, ISP retreats and spiritual programs provide the encouragement and empowerment necessary to make real, transformative life changes. Today, ISP offers retreats, follow up and spiritual accompaniment programs in over 20 cities nationwide.

St. Louis held its first men’s retreat in December of 2008 at the Mercy Center and an ISP team was formally established the following year. From early days, ISP St. Louis has enjoyed a close connection with the St. Patrick Center and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet — relationships which continue to this day. The first women’s retreat was held in December 2012. 

About Us

Today, ISP St. Louis  holds two men’s and two women’s overnight retreats and follow up days of reflection, as well as regular ongoing spiritual companionship sessions held at the St. Patrick Center. 

For more information about ISP St. Louis, email Claire at cdeshotels@ispretreats.org, or learn more about becoming a volunteer.