The AJCU Conference for Pastoral, Theological and Ministerial Education is grounded in an Ignatian vision and seeks to discern ways to build on the strengths of its member programs by a commitment to: (1) Communicate with one another and with Catholic and other religious structures and organizations, in regard to issues of pastoral, theological and ministerial education; and (2) Collaborate on issues and projects of common concern and explore the implications of trends, research and documents that inform pastoral, theological and ministerial education.

Chair: Heidi Russell, Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago
Phone: (312) 915-7476
E-mail: hrussell@luc.edu

Next Conference

Location: The Cenacle Retreat and Conference Center, Chicago, IL
Dates: October 18-20, 2013

2013 AJCU Conference on Pastoral, Theological and Ministerial Education

Note: Deadline for reservation for accommodations is July 1, 2013.
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Quote of the week

"...This crest [IHS] continually reminds us of a reality that we must never forget: the centrality of Christ for each one of us and for the whole Society, the Society that Saint Ignatius wanted to name "of Jesus" to indicate the point of reference."

Pope Francis: July 31, 2013

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Federal Relations

AJCU Federal Relations Network is the lobbying arm of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and comprised of at least one representative from each one of the twenty-eight Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The Network is kept up to date on an on-going basis by the Vice President for Federal Relations on all issues relating to Appropriations, budget, higher education authorization issues and taxes. The Network meets annually in September for a Legislative Conference and also participates in the Annual Committee for Education Funding Legislative Conference and Awards Dinner.
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AJCU Conferences

The 35+ Conferences sponsored by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) are affinity groups within the AJCU Network. The Conferences provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, information and best practices; support the professional development of their members; and present opportunities for AJCU representatives to discuss opportunities and challenges in Jesuit higher education. Most of the AJCU Conference groups meet in person at least once a year, and many of them communicate regularly through an AJCU listserv.
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International Outreach

The member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) are committed to developing programs and partnerships that advance international education and support initiatives that advance global citizenship.
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