Ignatius Loyola used the phrase "to help people" again and again to describe what motivated him and was to motivate the Society. By this phrase, the first Jesuits meant helping the whole person, not merely the "spiritual" aspects of the person’s life. The Jesuit “way of proceeding” is based on a broad-minded spirituality that seeks to find God in all things, in all peoples, and in all environments.

Mount Manresa accepts the challenge to show…how by God’s grace there can be…a community among human beings which is based on sharing rather than on greed; on willing openness to all persons rather than on seeking after the privileges of caste or class or race; on service rather than on domination and exploitation.

We proclaim Jesus Christ and accept the challenge to help people and to proclaim this hope as we meet people where they are and lead them to the God who loves them.

HIV Weekend of Comfort (February 5-7, 2010) See our flyer for details.

Fordham Alumni/Alumnae Weekend Retreat (March 12-14, 2010) See our flyer for details.

Jesuit Alumni/Sullivan Downs Weekend Retreat (March 26-28, 2010) See our flyer for details.

Catholic Professionals Weekend Retreat (April 23-25, 2010) See our flyer for details.

Mount Manresa Jesuit Retreat House is pleased to sponsor our First Annual Holy Week Theater Retreat to be held from Wednesday March 31st to Saturday, April 3rd. This specially designed retreat invites high school students to enter into the events of Holy Week as they work together to prepare a special presentation of the musical Godspell Jr. Youth Director, Tonianne Cincotta, and the Mount Manresa staff willwork together to offer students a rare glimpse into the life, death and resurrection of Jesus as seen through the prism of this extraordinary Broadway musical. Students will work together in a workshop environment to reflect on the story of Jesus as they prepare to share this sacred moment with retreatants at Mount Manresa and with a select audience on Holy Saturday.
See our flyer for details.
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In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Jesuit Refugee Service is mounting an emergency relief effort to provide lifesaving aid, including food and other urgently needed items, to the Haitian people. To support JRS/USA’s humanitarian response to the emergency needs of the Haitian people, please click here to go to the JRS secure website and choose "Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund" in the drop down menu.

Margaret Steinfels will be the featured speaker at Vatican II, Women, and the Church Today - Thursday, February 11, at 7 PM; Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, Wallace Hall, Park Avenue at 84th Street, New York.

Father Quinn was born in Schenectady, NY on December 13, 1935, the son of Walter and Regina Skeals Quinn. He attended Saint Columba High School and the College of the Holy Cross. He entered the Society of Jesus at Saint Andrew on Hudson and August 14, 1957. After education at Saint Louis University and Woodstock College, he was ordained a priest on June 16, 1968, at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY. Father Quinn taught for many years at Canisius High School in Buffalo.After a sabbatical in Jerusalem, he moved to Mount Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in Staten Island, NY, where he directed retreats, gave spiritual direction to many, and became an accomplished artist. He is survived by a sister Ann Bacher of Menands, NY and by many of his Jesuit Brothers in Christ. Reposing at the Mount Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 239 Fingerboard Road, Staten Island, NY, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. and Tuesday from 2-4pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 1265 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY, on Tuesday at 7:30pm. Interment will take place on Wednesday at the Jesuit Martyrs' Shrine, Auriesville, NY. For further information contact Farenga Bros. Inc. (718) 654-0500.
In lieu of flowers donations to Mount Manresa will be appreciated.
To read more about Father Quinn, click here.

We invite you to make a 'Sacred Space' in your day, and spend ten minutes, praying here and now, as you sit at your computer, with the help of on-screen guidance and scripture chosen specially every day.

$10,000 grant presented by Diane Senerchia on behalf of Northfield Bank Foundation to support Mount Manresa’s Youth Program – November 6th at Mount Manresa. [View Photo]

Our popular film series Faith in the Dark returns with a new season of films in September, 2009. This year the film will highlight the Year of the Priest with films that focus on a variety of depictions of the role of priests in the history of the Catholic Church. See our flyer for details.

There have been a number of new books describing the various aspects of Jesuit life, history and ministry. Here is an interesting sampling of the most noteworthy titles.

Robert Frost, writing about autumn, reminded us that "nothing gold can stay." But these photos of Mount Manresa freeze this beautiful moment in time. Take a moment to retreat with these images.

The Paulist Press Speakers Program brings authors of new cutting edge books to Mount Manresa throughout 2009-2010. See our flyer for details.

Photos from Kathleen Kichline's lecture... [Photo 1] [Photo 2] [Photo 3] [Photo 4]

Twitter provides an opportunity for the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing? Click here to go to Mount Manresa's new Twitter site.

A collection of short stories by Fr. Uwen Akpan, SJ, of the North-West Africa Province, has been named as an Oprah Book Club selection. Following the announcement, the book moved in just one day from #165,769 to #18 on the Amazon sales rankings. See our flyer for details.

Take the opportunity to light a candle and pray for your special intention on our website. Light One Candle.

You may have felt or sensed a desire to get closer to God but weren't quite sure how to go about it. This introduction to prayer in the Ignatian tradition is an invitation to explore and pray with that desire. Five Tuesday mornings beginning October 20. More Information. Click here to see photos from this program.

Mount Manresa was delighted to host St. John's University Ozanem Scholars Freshman Retreat on the weekend of August 21-23. A group of 32 students joined with faculty and retreat leaders for an orientation retreat which served as an opportunity to provide scholars time to build community, prepare for semester community service, and begin to learn the spirituality and vision of St. Vincent dePaul, St. Louise de Marillac, and Blessed Frédéric Ozanam. Fred Herron. Interim Director, welcomed the group on Friday evening, reminding them of Fr. Pedro Arrupe's challenge to "fall in love, stay in love, and it will decide everything."
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Loyola Press's highly popular 3-Minute Retreat now available on the iPhone^TM and iPod Touch®, offers a daily reflective prayer retreat wherever they are, whenever you need it most. Each day, a new retreat featuring soothing music, Scripture verses, and reflective thoughts and questions comes their way. More Information.

Mount Manresa recently welcomed actors Bobby Funaro-you will remember him from his role in The Sopranos-and Garry Pastore as they worked on a documentary regarding Budd Shulberg and his play On the Waterfront. We're looking forward to offering a staged reading of the play at Mount Manresa in the not too distant future. To learn more about this project go to the Hudson Film Group website (www.hudsonfilmgroup.com) [Photo 1] [Photo 2]

James T. Fisher, author of On the Irish Waterfront: The Crusader, The Movie and the Soul of the Port of New York, reports from the banks of the Hudson River on Budd Schulberg and the Jesuit labor priests who inspired the award-winning film, On the Waterfront.

Richard T. Nolan Jr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mount Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has appointed Fred Herron as Interim Executive Director. Fred Herron has been Program Director at Mount Manresa since 2007 and will continue in that capacity as well as the search for a premanent Executive Director continues. [Read More]

Mount Manresa’s retreatants are sure to be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome by Liberty Caterers Carl Benfante and Frank Cosentino, our new caterers. Already their menus are drawing rave reviews. When you enter our dining hall, sample the home made soups and savor each meal made with fresh ingredients. Every meal in our Liberty Caterers is a feast for the body and the soul! [View Photo]

Uday Hattem, who helped American soldiers during the war, was reunited with his family at Mount Manresa this past weekend, after three years apart.
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Father Edward Quinnan’s parting gift to Mount Manresa is an agreement with the Daughters of St. Paul to open the Pauline Books and Media Shop at Xavier Chapel. In addition to religious and inspirational adult and children’s books and videos, a variety of articles will be available including seasonal and year-round gifts. See our flyer for details.

Our popular web lecture series which makes use of the resources of the Boston College Church Women Want series returns in September. This series provides opportunities for participants to learn more about the history of women in the Catholic Church, to share women's stories of the integration of their faith with the fullness of their lives, and to cultivate mentoring relationships among women of faith. See our flyer for details.

The People's Prelate makes a wonderful first impression at Manresa. [Read Article]
Archbishop Dolan's visit to Manresa. [View Video]
NY1 Coverage of the Archbishop's visit. [View Video]
Photos from Archbishop Dolan's visit: [View Photos]
Holy Boldness' coverage of Archbishop Dolan's visit. [Read Article] Page #8

Are you looking for something special to read during this lenten season. Take a look at three recent spiritual autobiographies that describe a spiritual search that is "ever ancient, ever new." See our flyer for details.

CNN coverage of one of the children currently in residence at Mt. Manresa Jesuit Retreat House. More Information.

Check out our media center and find links to Jesuits on Youtube! More.

The past year has seen the appearance of a number of worthwhile books about the riches of Ignatian spirituality. See the attached flyer for an introduction to some of these riches.

Mount Manresa is pleased to welcome friends-old and new-to join our new developed Facebook web page. Take a moment to check out the page "Mount Manresa" on Facebook and list us among your friends.

See our menu of youth offerings for 2008-2009. Remember that we will meet with you to design a program that meets your unique needs! See our flyer for details.

Below you will find a glossary of terms used in Ignatian and Jesuit circles.
See our flyer for details.