St. Ignatius Loyola:

The Founder of the Jesuits

Introduction

Narrated by Ms. Ann Finefrock Hoffman, '75, Trustee since 2007 and National Chair of the Xavier University Alumni Board. (Read the Introduction.)

Information:

A Biography - St. Ignatius Loyola: The Founder of the Jesuits
George Traub, S.J. and Debra Mooney, Ph.D.

Reflection Questions:

• What experiences in St. Ignatius's early life helped him to be the leader that he was in the last 16 years of his life?
• What are some key events (i.e., circumstances, decisions, coincidences) in my life that have led me to be the leader that I am today?
• The founding Jesuits had not planned on becoming educators; when did I decide to become an educator?
• Why did I accept the invitation to teach at Xavier University?

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