Arrupe Program
Retreat Team


The Arrupe Program for forming givers of the Spiritual Exercises is a three-year program commencing in 2007.

Named after Pedro Arrupe, Father General of the Society of Jesus from 1965 to 1983 who encouraged the renaissance of Ignatian spirituality, this program will form participants to become givers of the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Prerequisites

(a) The experience of the full Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius, either as a 30-day experience, or according to Annotation 19.
(b) Completion of an application form which will include a substantial Personal Statement. (c) An interview with the facilitators.
(d) A commitment to daily prayer.
(e) The recommendation of two referees.
(f) That participants be resident in the state of Victoria, Australia.

If you would like a course description, or you would like to make an application, please contact:

The Secretary Campion Ignatian Spirituality Centre 99 Studley Park Road Kew, VIC 3101 Phone (03) 9854 8110 Email :secretary@campion.asn.au or you can download an application form and course outline here:- Download Course Description, Application Form

Graduate Diploma and M.A. in Spiritual Direction
The Grad Dip/M.A. in Spiritual Direction is designed to form spiritual directors and retreat-givers. Awarded by the Melbourne College of Divinity, this Program offers a recognised professional qualification to those wishing to practise spiritual direction.

For further information visit the Christian Spirituality Website for more informaiton www.csc.edu.au:
or contact

Rev Michael Smith, SJ
Christian Spirituality Centre
175 Royal Parade
Parkville VIC 3052

Tel: (03) 9341 5800
Fax: 03) 9347 6371
Email: smithm@mira.net