ISP New Orleans
“Before I came on this retreat I felt very alone in my recovery journey. Now I feel loved and cared for.”
ISP New Orleans participant
About Us
ISP New Orleans began in 2010 thanks to a small group of dedicated volunteers and supporters. The Jesuits of the New Orleans area, especially those of the Manresa House of Retreats, have long been wonderful advocates for this ministry. ISP New Orleans currently hosts seven overnight retreats per year, each with a follow-up day retreat at Bridge House or Grace House. Twice per month, the women’s team hosts a spiritual reflection at Grace House. Additionally, ISP community members have been founding and sustaining organizers of the city’s annual Interfaith Prayer Service and Memorial for the Homeless, held each December. Several team members and alumni actively participate in ISP’s national facilitator formation retreats.
As one of over 20 cities within the ISP Network, ISP New Orleans has brought experiences of love, hope and healing to thousands of individuals—see ISP New Orleans Info Sheet for more information.
Alumni Voices
Many ISP participants become retreat witnesses, team leaders, and facilitators. We are so grateful for their authenticity and willingness to share their stories with the community! You can read stories of hope and belonging across the ISP network here.
Contact Us
For more information about joining ISP Houston as a volunteer, general supporter, or partner agency, please contact
Jim Broderick King
jbroderickking@ispretreats.org
Events
December 2025-For over 10 years, ISP New Orleans has joined with others in the community to remember and honor lives lost to homelessness and addiction. Each year, the community gathers to sing, pray and remember. Check back for more events happening in New Orleans and information about the December 2026 memorial.
Join the Movement
All ISP programs are offered free of charge to participants and agencies. By choosing to support ISP New Orleans, your donation funds programs in this community. Lets do more together!
900+
retreat participants
150+
spiritual reflections
25+
current volunteers
ISP New Orleans
since 2010
