Ignatian Leadership Retreat

August 29 — 31, 2025

First-year and transfer students of all faith backgrounds, who share a desire to put their faith and leadership potential into action in their new ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ environment, are invited to the Ignatian Leadership Retreat (ILR). Build community, have fun, make friends, and ask big questions about your journey at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.

For more information on Ignatian Leadership Retreat, contact Pablo Cardenal.

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What is the Ignatian Leadership Retreat?

On the Ignatian Leadership Retreat you will find yourself:

  • Meeting and becoming friends with other students who share your values.
  • Exploring and enjoying the beautiful lake and grounds of the retreat center.
  • Listening to peers share how the Ignatian focused pillars of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ have shaped their college experience.
  • Spending time reflecting on how Jesuit ideals are found within your life.
  • Sharing insights in small groups.
  • Praying both alone and as a faith community.
  • Relaxing away from campus to focus on yourself and God.
  • Having fun!

Cost

$30 for all transportation, food and lodging for the entire retreat. Financial assistance is readily available; see the Retreat FAQ page for more information.

Location

- Elkhorn, WI

Lutherdale is a camp/retreat center environment set on the Lauderdale Lakes waterfront. There’s abundant land to walk and explore, big sports fields and a large chapel. The retreat center features comfortable bedrooms, a full kitchen and several lounges for games, music and hanging out.

Schedule

  • Friday, August 29, 5:00 p.m.: Meet at Campus Ministry (AMU 236)
  • Sunday, August 31, 11 a.m.: Retreat ends, depart for ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
  • Sunday, August 31, Noon: Back at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ

Student Testimonials

  • The Ignatian Leadership Retreat was the perfect opening event for my ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ experience; helping ease me into making new friends for the first time in years. One of the many friends I made on the retreat will even be my roommate for next year. The retreat demonstrates ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s Jesuit ideals of fostering a community for all.
    — Brennan
  • ILR was an answered prayer for me. This was the perfect way to enter into a community of faith at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. The people whom I met on this retreat continue to be some of my best friends and hold me accountable in my faith journey.
    — Elizabeth
  • A great way to start off the school year and an amazing place to meet new people.
    — Michael
  • My Ignatian Leadership Retreat was truly a wonderful and enriching experience, which positively influenced my first year at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Since I was coming to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ from thousands of miles away, I wanted to embrace the new challenge with a retreat, which I believe is a great way to make friends and lasting connections. I felt very comfortable in the retreat setting and loved every minute. While I cannot guarantee that you will meet your best friends in the world, you will be surrounded by like-minded individuals who care for you and are embarking on similar journeys. 
    — Sean