Name: Veterans Retreat: Meeting Spiritual Needs
Start: 2025-11-14
End: 2025-11-16
Location: Ignatius House

Ignatius House invites all who serve or have served in the Armed Forces—active duty, reservists, and veterans—to step away from daily demands and enter a sacred space of rest and renewal.

Guided by U.S. Army Veteran Fr. Jim Conroy, SJ, this retreat gently weaves together Ignatian prayer, silence, and reflection with the unique experiences of military life. In a setting of peace and natural beauty, participants are invited to encounter God’s presence in every season of life—including those marked by trauma, guilt, or loss—and to discover anew God’s healing grace.

Throughout the weekend, retreatants will have space for prayer, guided talks, personal reflection, and rest—supported by nourishing meals and private accommodations. Whether you’re seeking to make sense of your story, find comfort among fellow veterans, or simply rest in God’s love, this retreat offers a gentle step toward deeper peace and purpose. Open to all active-duty service members, reservists, and veterans of every faith tradition.

Only a $50 deposit is required to register – no additional cost to attendees. Thanks to generous fundraising efforts, this retreat remains accessible to all veterans.

About Fr. Jim Conroy, SJ

Fr. James “Jim” Conroy, SJ, is a seasoned spiritual director, retreat leader, and Jesuit priest with a deep commitment to Ignatian spirituality and service. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Fr. Conroy served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1973, including a tour in Vietnam. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1971 and was ordained a priest in 1978. For more than four decades, Fr. Conroy has offered spiritual guidance and leadership across a wide range of ministries. He served as Master of Novices in Wernersville, PA; Rector of Gonzaga High School in Washington, DC; and Executive Director of the Jesuit Collaborative. He is also the co-founder of both the Ignatian Volunteer Corps and the Washington Jesuit Academy—two transformative institutions that continue to serve communities with a spirit of faith and justice. Fr. Conroy holds degrees from John Carroll University, Fordham University, and the Jesuit School of Theology in Chicago and Berkeley. His ministry has taken him around the world, where he has led countless preached and directed retreats. He currently serves as a spiritual director at Loyola on the Potomac Retreat Center. Among his many honors are the Bronze Star for his military service, the Ignatius Medal from St. Joseph’s Prep, and the Madonna della Strada Award from the Ignatian Volunteer Corps. A lifelong runner, Fr. Conroy has completed seven marathons and continues to bring his energy and wisdom to all he serves.