IVC New England

IVC New England Empowering mature adults to serve the poor, advocate for justice, and deepen their faith through Ignatian spirituality.

The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) opened its New England Region in January, 2009. The first Ignatian Volunteers were 11 men and women from assorted walks of life and different educational backgrounds, looking to put their life experiences, talents and time at the disposal of the poor in Boston, Worcester, and Providence, and surrounding communities. In 2017-2018, 43 women and men are serving in d

iverse neighborhoods in Boston, Brockton, Framingham, Dartmouth, Easton, Worcester, and Providence. These volunteers are supported by one another and by “spiritual reflectors” whose task is to help the volunteers look at their service and to reflect upon its deeper meaning for themselves and for those whom they serve. New England Ignatian volunteers teach, mentor and advise in a variety of educational programs; provide services to potentially homeless elders; co-ordinate volunteers who work in direct service; educate and locate resources for adult students and immigrants; offer administrative, development and HR support to non-profit staff; coordinate food and furniture outreach to families in need and organize retreats for homeless and formerly homeless women and men.

05/30/2026
“If we stay silent and just be passive, then this could go very wrong for us.” - Father Brendan McGuire
05/30/2026

“If we stay silent and just be passive, then this could go very wrong for us.”

- Father Brendan McGuire

Father Brendan McGuire used to be a Silicon Valley technology executive. Now he's hearing their confessions.

05/30/2026
Nonprofit missions deserve experienced support. 🌟IVC New England connects nonprofits with retired professionals who serv...
05/27/2026

Nonprofit missions deserve experienced support. 🌟

IVC New England connects nonprofits with retired professionals who serve 1-2 days/week. From mentoring and direct service to grant writing and program support, IVC members help over 35 nonprofit partners do more for local communities in Boston, Worcester and Providence.

If your organization could benefit from skilled, long-term volunteer support, now is a great time to partner with IVC.

Learn more: ivcusa.org/partner-with-ivc

05/26/2026

For more than two decades at Saint Cecilia, Father Unni has built a congregation that feels less like a parish and more like a coalition—whether delivering a blessing at Mayor Wu’s second inauguration, serving as chief chaplain for the Boston Fire Department, or supporting LGBTQ+ Bostonians in the church. His livestreamed homilies reach thousands more. Learn more about Father John Unni at the link. https://bit.ly/3P5ojza

05/20/2026

On this day 505 years ago, Ignatius was struck by a cannonball during the Battle of Pamplona, marking the beginning of his spiritual conversion.

Today, we invite you to contemplate “cannonball moments” in your own life using these resources from the Ignatian family: http://ow.ly/vlAf50Je8Uf

Thankful for the incredible volunteers in New England who generously share their time, talent, and hearts with communiti...
05/20/2026

Thankful for the incredible volunteers in New England who generously share their time, talent, and hearts with communities in Boston, Worcester and Providence. 🌟

Through IVC, service becomes more than a weekly commitment—it’s where spiritual energy is transformed into a real force for action, rooted in deep compassion for those who need it most.

Want to discover how your unique experiences can create meaningful change? Learn more about joining our community of service: https://ivcusa.org/ivc-offices/new-england/

Was Julian ever more relevant?
05/14/2026

Was Julian ever more relevant?

Julian of Norwich is without a doubt one of the most wonderful of all Christian voices.—Thomas Merton, Seeds of Destruction Dr. Gloria Durka explores

05/08/2026

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