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Ignatius Jesuit Centre http://www.ignatiusguelph.ca VIsion - A world of peace, connecting all people to God and to Creation.

As another growing season comes to a close, we're grateful for the life, energy, and community that filled our gardens t...
10/15/2026

As another growing season comes to a close, we're grateful for the life, energy, and community that filled our gardens this year.

From the first seeds planted in spring to the final harvests of autumn, our Community Gardens have once again been a place for neighbours to connect, share knowledge, grow food, and care for the land together. Thank you to all the gardeners who helped make this season possible!

A reminder that our Community Gardens officially close for the season on Monday, October 26. All trellising, twine, cages, garbage, and other personal materials must be removed from garden plots by that date.

We'll gather for our annual Clean & Glean on Tuesday, October 27, to help put the gardens to bed for winter. If you're interested in participating, comment below or send us a message.

As the land settles into its winter rest, we look forward to another season of growing together in 2027.

There’s a lot more to caring for trees than simply planting them. Sometimes, caring for the trees we already have is jus...
10/14/2026

There’s a lot more to caring for trees than simply planting them. Sometimes, caring for the trees we already have is just as important!

On Saturday, October 24, we’re welcoming Guelph Tree Trust to Ignatius Jesuit Centre for a morning dedicated to the care and preservation of our mature trees from 10am-1pm.

Arborists from Full Circle Tree Care will be working high in the branches of a mature silver maple, demonstrating how thoughtful pruning can help extend the life of a mature tree. We'll also be hosting a guided tree walk and a demonstration of pruning techniques for younger trees.

It's an opportunity to learn from local experts, appreciate the trees that share our landscape, and discover some practical ways we can care for them for generations to come.

Everyone is welcome, and no registration is required. Learn more: https://ignatiusguelph.ca/events/guelph-tree-trust-at-ijc

We're hiring for more positions at Ignatius Jesuit Centre. As we continue to grow and prepare for the next chapter of ou...
10/13/2026

We're hiring for more positions at Ignatius Jesuit Centre. As we continue to grow and prepare for the next chapter of our work, we're adding two opportunities to join our team.

Communications & Community Engagement Manager - Help tell IJC's story and strengthen connections with our community through communications, social media, events, and relationship-building with volunteers, partners, and supporters.

Fund Development & Donor Relations Manager - Help build a sustainable future for IJC by developing funding opportunities, strengthening donor relationships, and growing support for our work in spirituality, agriculture, conservation, and community engagement.

Both are permanent, full-time positions offering competitive salaries and benefits. Explore all current opportunities and find full job descriptions at: https://ignatiusguelph.ca/about/careers/

Please share with anyone who might be interested in joining our team!

There is a tremendous amount of work that goes into caring for 600 acres of farmland, forests, gardens, and trails. And ...
10/13/2026

There is a tremendous amount of work that goes into caring for 600 acres of farmland, forests, gardens, and trails. And much of it happens quietly, thanks to people who show up, week after week, because they care.

Our volunteers plant trees, pull invasive species, tend gardens, grow food, maintain trails, and help welcome the many people who come to Ignatius Jesuit Centre. Some have been part of this community for years. Others are just beginning to find their place here.

At the heart of Ignatian spirituality is the invitation to find God in all things. We see something of that spirit in the generosity, patience, and care that our volunteers bring to this land and to one another.

To everyone who has shared their time with us this year, thank you! You make an extraordinary difference and we appreciate your presence, energy, care, and commitment.

Today, as we celebrate Thanksgiving, we give thanks for the land that sustains us, the beauty and abundance of Creation,...
10/12/2026

Today, as we celebrate Thanksgiving, we give thanks for the land that sustains us, the beauty and abundance of Creation, and the communities that bring this place to life.

At Ignatius Jesuit Centre, gratitude is also a call to action: to care for our common home, share its gifts generously, and nurture relationships rooted in respect and reciprocity.

We wish you a peaceful Thanksgiving, with time for rest, reflection, and connection.

Please note that IJC offices are closed today for the holiday. Our trails remain open for those wishing to spend time in nature.

Through all the changes at Ignatius Jesuit Centre over the past year, one thing has remained constant: we continue to ga...
10/09/2026

Through all the changes at Ignatius Jesuit Centre over the past year, one thing has remained constant: we continue to gather around the table of Christ.

Daily Mass has long been part of the rhythm of life at Ignatius. It is a time to step away from the busyness of the day, to find stillness in prayer, to hear the Word of God, and to share in the Eucharist. It is also a time to come together as a community, finding strength in our faith and in one another.

As Ignatius enters a new chapter, this tradition remains an important part of who we are. We're even preparing to build a new chapel, creating a dedicated home for prayer and worship for years to come.

Fr. Dirk Dunfee, SJ celebrates Mass Monday to Friday at 11:45am, and we'd love for you to join us.

Come as you are. Bring your prayers, your gratitude, your worries, and your hopes. There is a place for you here, and all are welcome at the table of Christ.

What can a tree teach us about the world around us? What stories are hidden in the rocks beneath our feet? Nature is ful...
10/08/2026

What can a tree teach us about the world around us? What stories are hidden in the rocks beneath our feet? Nature is full of opportunities to explore, ask questions, and discover how we're connected to the world around us.

This season, we're inviting students in Grades 3–5 to spend their PA Days exploring those connections at Ignatius Jesuit Centre!

Our Nature Connection PD Day Camps bring together outdoor adventures, art, singing, and conversation to help children deepen their relationship with the natural world, explore their faith, and discover ways to care for our common home.

Each camp explores a different part of Creation:
Monday October 26 will dive into the wonderful world of trees
Friday November 27 will be an amazing exploration of rocks

Held at St. Brigid's Villa, these activity-filled days offer plenty of time for exploration, creativity, and play. Registration is $50 per day, and spaces are limited.

Learn more and register: https://ignatiusguelph.ca/product/pd-day-camps/

What do we do with everything we’re feeling about the climate crisis?For many of us, the news can bring grief, anger, fe...
10/07/2026

What do we do with everything we’re feeling about the climate crisis?

For many of us, the news can bring grief, anger, fear, helplessness, or simply exhaustion. Those feelings can be difficult to carry alone, and there aren’t many places where we’re invited to talk openly about them.

That’s the idea behind our Climate Crisis Cafés.

These gatherings aren’t lectures, debates, or spaces where you’re expected to arrive with solutions. They’re an opportunity to sit together, share what the climate crisis is bringing up for us, listen to one another, and make room for the emotional and spiritual dimensions of living through a changing world.

Sometimes responding to the climate crisis begins simply by finding a place where we don’t have to carry it alone.

Join us for an upcoming Climate Crisis Café at IJC. Our next session is next Tuesday October 13 at 6pm at St. Brigid's Villa. Learn more and registration online at https://ignatiusguelph.ca/climatecrisiscafe

Pumpkin season has arrived at the IJC Farm!We’ve got pumpkins available at our self-serve stand, ready for porches, soup...
10/07/2026

Pumpkin season has arrived at the IJC Farm!

We’ve got pumpkins available at our self-serve stand, ready for porches, soups, carving, pies, or whatever else you’ve got planned for them.

Pick your favourites, scan the QR code, and pay what you want ($5 minimum). We’ll keep putting them out as long as the harvest lasts, so swing by the Farm Workshop under the white tent and grab one while they’re here!

Join us for community gatherings, hands-on volunteer opportunities, and a chance to spend some time learning on the land...
10/06/2026

Join us for community gatherings, hands-on volunteer opportunities, and a chance to spend some time learning on the land. Coming up:

Thursday, October 8: Exploring a New Farm Enterprise with the EFAO (Seed Production), 3-5pm
Thursday, October 8: Fall EcoProphet Series: P.A. Yoemans, 7-8pm
Tuesday, October 13: Climate Crisis Cafe, 6-7:30pm
Monday, October 19: Ignatius Farm Seed Swap, 4-5pm
Saturday, October 24: The Way Forward: Integral Ecology 101, 9am-3pm

Some events are regular weekly gatherings, while others are special opportunities to connect, learn, and get involved. Find details and more upcoming events at ignatiusguelph.ca/upcoming-events

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5420 Highway 6 North
Guelph, ON
N1H6J2

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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