He was beatified in 1609 and was canonized as a saint on 12 March 1622. His feast day is celebrated on 31 July. He is the patron saint of the Basque provinces of Gipuzkoa and Biscay …

St. Ignatius Loyola is a Roman Catholic parish and vibrant faith community administered by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) under the authority of the Archdiocese of New York.

Jan 1, 2026 · St. Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish theologian who became one of the most influential figures in the Roman Catholic Counter-Reformation in the 16th century. He was the …

July 31 is the feast day of St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus who passed away on this day in the year 1556. We invite you to learn more about his life below and to use …

Ignatius of Loyola is elected the first general of the Society of Jesus. He is the chief administrator of the rapidly growing order, and he devotes his time to writing the Constitutions of the Order …

Discover Saint Ignatius of Loyola's inspiring life, revered feast day, miraculous works, and lasting legacy in the Catholic faith.

St. Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus—known as the Jesuits today—and transformed Christian spirituality with his life of prayer. He was born in Spain to a family of …

A bibliography of the life of St. Ignatius Loyola detailing his early life, service in the army, St. Ignatius as a pilgrim, impact of his visit to the holy land, education, time in prison, higher …

St. Ignatius of Loyola, born in 1491 in the Basque region of Spain, is a pivotal figure in the history of the Catholic Church and the founding inspiration of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

While en route to Rome, where he met his martyrdom, Ignatius wrote a series of letters. This correspondence forms a central part of a later collection of works by the Apostolic Fathers. He …