​CLA is a two-year program that cultivates Ignatian spirituality and leadership in young adults in their 20's and 30's. Participants join a vibrant, faith-filled community of peers committed to becoming leaders in their fields and finding God in all things.

Two CLA Alumnae Reflect on Their Experiences in "Jesuits" Magazine

In the Summer 2018 issue of Jesuits magazine, CLA alumnae Jaclyn Newns and Deanna Howes Spiro write about how their experiences in the program have informed their sense of being an Ignatian leader in the world today.
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NEW! Regional Events Calendars for Young Adults

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Find out what is happening in the Ignatian community in your area. Visit www.IgnatianYoungAdults.org.

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Partners in Ministry – Visit our partners page to post your events on these regional calendars for young adults in the Ignatian community.
​Ignatian Young Adult Ministries is a department of the Jesuit East Office of Ignatian Spirituality, and operates Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA), Charis Ministries, and Jesuit Connections.

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Contemplative Leaders in Action is a program of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality (OIS) of the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces of the Society of Jesus. For more information about OIS and its programs, visit www.jesuitseastois.org.