IVC Philadelphia/South Jersey

07/31/2026

Today is the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola. In that spirit, let us take a moment to reflect with gratitude on the gifts Ignatian spirituality and our Jesuit educators, reflectors/directors/animators and friends have given us. Feel free to share stories of gratitude or names of those who have particularly inspired you in the comments.

07/24/2026

“Most people haven’t thought through what their life will be like in retirement...They’ll say, ‘I’ll figure it out. I’m going to go to Yellowstone, I’ll go on cruises.’ They need to consider the work benefits that don’t involve a paycheck — friendships, solving problems and feeling like you play a significant role. The question is, ‘Where are you going to find purpose?’ And it’s not going to be on a cruise ship.”

Looking to find purpose in retirement? We can help. We're recruiting new members for our service year starting in September now.

Workers often focus solely on their retirement savings balance. But figuring out how you want to spend the rest of your life could be job No. 1.

07/17/2026

Check out this article in The Philadelphia Tribune highlighting the great work being done at Sanctuary Farm Phila, which hosts three of our Corps Members.

Every week, about 250 North Philadelphia residents stop by Sanctuary Farm Philly for free fresh produce. The farm is located in the heart of North Philadelphia, which is an area

07/10/2026

IVC partner agency EcoPhilly is hosting an upcoming series of discussions on Pope Leo's Magnifica Humanitas. Join them for one conversation or all of them. Registration link in the comments.

06/30/2026

This conversation is particularly relevant to our IVC community this year because we both read Fr. Greg Boyle’s most recent book, Cherished Belonging, and hosted Fr. James Martin at our Stories that Shape Us event!

Founder of Homeboy Industries and best-selling spiritual writer, Gr...

06/23/2026

Today our IVC Philadelphia/South Jersey community begins our closing retreat, a time to reflect on a year of service, growth, and connection. We would be grateful for your prayers as we celebrate the stories, relationships, and moments of grace that have shaped this year. We are grateful to our wonderful hosts at Mother Boniface Spirituality Center for their warm welcome.

06/22/2026

Check out Corps Member Claudia harvesting garlic today at service site Sanctuary Farm Phila!

06/09/2026

Today we’re visiting Mother Boniface Spirituality Center, where our IVC service corps members will gather for our closing retreat at the end of the month. We’re so excited so excited to gather together in this welcoming space.