ISP Portland

About Us

Founded in 1998 in Chicago, IL by Fr. Bill Creed, SJ, and Ed Shurna (formerly Executive Director of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless), the Ignatian Spirituality Project (ISP) offers experiences of hope, healing, and belonging to men and women recovering from homelessness and addiction. By inviting our participants into a deeper encounter with the God of their understanding, ISP retreats and spiritual programs provide the encouragement and empowerment necessary to make real, transformative life changes. Today, ISP offers retreats, follow up and spiritual accompaniment programs across the United States, Canada, and Ireland.

ISP Portland History

ISP Portland  began with a group of committed individuals seeking to explore ways to accompany men and women on the margins. Many of the initial ISP Portland team members were connected with the JVC Encore and St. Ignatius Catholic Church. The first  overnight retreats were held in 2014.

**Currently, ISP Portland is on hiatus. For information on current and future ISP programs in Portland, please contact info@ispretreats.org.

Contact us


info@ispretreats.org