The Loyola Hall Research and Spirituality Centre (LHRSC) in Lahore offers retreats, spiritual direction, and formation programmes that invite reflection, prayer, and discernment inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius Loyola.
The centre’s mission is to help people discover God’s presence in everyday life and make life-giving decisions with freedom and clarity. The staff consists of a dedicated Jesuit team that accompanies individuals and groups on their spiritual journey, helping them integrate faith, justice, personal experience, and sound academic reflection. Through attentive listening and compassionate guidance, the Jesuit team creates a space of peace, depth, and renewal, supporting each person’s growth in faith, hope, love, and service.
Below are the centre’s annual programmes and activities. The offerings include formation programmes, retreats, pastoral services, and special interest clubs.
FORMATION
Enhancing the Soul and the Mind
Workshop Series on Human and Spiritual Development
AIMS
- To offer a space for those desiring or in need of growth to embrace change and healing, enhancing their capacities to live a healthy life
- To enhance personal processes of human and spiritual growth
- To facilitate processes of healing and forgiveness
- To facilitate affective and emotional integration
PROGRAMME
- 16 May 2026 – Personal Integration I: Prayer & Awareness
- 6 June 2026 – Personal Integration II: Emotional, Relational, and Spiritual Intelligence
- 5 September 2026 – Healing and Forgiveness I
- 3 October 2026 – Healing and Forgiveness II
- 7 November 2026 – Spirituality and Culture I: Dealing with Pressure, Stress, and Failure
- 9 January 2027 – Spirituality and Culture II: Self-Image, Honour, and Shame
- 6 February 2027 – Faith & Mission I: Self-Realisation and the Service of Others
- 3 April 2027 – Faith & Mission II: Creativity and Fidelity
- 8 May 2027 – Personal Integration III: Shaping a Path of Growth
The workshops are designed for both laity and religious and will be held every Saturday from 9am to 5pm. The fee is 1,500 PKR for a single workshop or 12,000 PKR for the entire programme, which includes workshop materials, tea, and lunch.
Those who wish to participate may register online before 20 April at https://tinyurl.com/2stcujyz. They may also contact 0329 044 8836 (WhatsApp) or email Ms Rashida at loyolahallresearchcenter777@gmail.com.
Renewal & Growth at the Heart of the Formator’s Mission
Bimonthly workshop series for peer formation, upskilling, and reflection on the challenges of formation
AIMS
- To offer those in-charge of formation a space for self-care and personal growth to facilitate renewal and growth in their mission
- To enhance capabilities required for accompanying formative processes
- To discuss and reflect on issues and cases affecting formative processes from a multi-disciplinary perspective
- To build new skills for fostering their mission as formator
PROGRAMME
- 30–31 May 2026 – Self-Care & the Care of Others
- 29–30 August 2026 – Attentiveness and the Mission of Accompanying Formative Processes
- 24–25 October 2026 – The Art of Assessing and Giving Feedback
- 12–13 December 2026 – Respecting and Fostering Growth of Different Personality Types
- 27–28 February 2027 – Conflict and Growth: From Destructive to Constructive Tensions
- 24–25 April 2027 – Discerning Vocation: Trust and Honesty
- 12–13 June 2027 – Self-Integration and Facilitating Integration Processes
Sessions are held from Saturday 9 am until Sunday 2 pm. The contribution is 2,000 PKR to cover workshop materials, tea, and lunch. Lodging is available upon request.
Interested participants must request endorsement from their Major Superior or Delegate at https://tinyurl.com/2wubvanj.
Online registration must be completed by 20 April at https://forms.gle/N1th4UmcTMShqAZj7
For more information, contact 0329 044 8836 (WhatsApp) or email Ms Rashida at loyolahallresearchcenter777@gmail.com.
Forming People for Life and Mission
Formation programme for future formators
AIMS
To form young religious (women and men) and priest for serving as formators with:
- attentiveness to their own personal journey and those of the formees
- quality at the spiritual, human, and theological levels
- the capacity to respond to contextual challenges arising from each formee and congregation
- interpersonal relationship skills to reciprocate the formand’s social and emotional interactions
SYLLABUS
- Spirituality: Spiritual Growth Dynamics, Discernment, Scripture and Christology, Community and Mission.
- Skills: Spiritual Direction, Counselling, Prayer Methods, Use of Psychological Tools, Conflict
- Psychology: Psycho-Spiritual, Integration, Self-Awareness, Personality Types, Affectivity, Healing Processes
Classes will be held from September 2026 to June 2027 every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 9 am to 6 pm. January will be a residential month at Loyola Hall. Participants will be provided with academic mentoring, spiritual direction and counselling, as well as materials for study and reflection.
Participants must have completed a minimum of five years after first profession and be fluent in both English and Urdu. Lodging is available under request.
Pre-registration by the Bishop, Major Superior or Delegate is required at https://tinyurl.com/mu8y3znw.
Final registration must be completed by 20 May 2026 at https://tinyurl.com/y4ukh2yz.
For more information, contact 0329 044 8836 (WhatsApp) or email Ms Rashida at loyolahallresearchcenter777@gmail.com.
Authority as Service
Leadership, Discernment, and Care in Religious Life
AIMS
- To reflect on leadership as a service rooted in faith and care for others
- To explore ways of nurturing healthy communities through good communication and shared decisions
- To build capabilities for encouraging balance between prayer, relationships, and practical responsibilities
- To foster abilities for caring for persons and communities with trust and hope
PROGRAMME
- 22nd August 2026 – Leadership as Vocation and Service
- 20th February 2027 – Leading the Community
- 22nd May 2027 – Stewardship and Mission
Workshops will be held on Saturdays from 9 am to 6 pm and combine interdisciplinary perspectives, case studies, and reflection on current practices. Participants will be provided with supervision, spiritual direction and counselling, and materials for study and reflection.
Participant must be a local leader/superior and commit to participation in all three workshops. Lodging is available upon request. The contribution for the series is 5,000 PKR.
Registration is required by 20 June at https://tinyurl.com/bdct45bx.
For more information, contact 0329 044 8836 (WhatsApp) or email Ms Rashida at loyolahallresearchcenter777@gmail.com.
Bible Studies Certificate – BSC
Foundations of Biblical Studies and Interpretation
AIMS
- To provide a solid foundation in the structure, content, and message of the Bible
- To introduce sound methods of biblical interpretation rooted in tradition and scholarship
- To deepen participants’ personal and communal engagement with Scripture
- To foster integration of the Word of God into prayer, faith, and daily life
- To equip participants for informed sharing of Scripture in pastoral, educational, and ministry contexts
SYLLABUS
- Introduction to Biblical Studies
- Biblical Hermeneutics and Interpretation
- Old Testament Survey
- New Testament Survey
- Biblical Theology and Major Themes
- Intertestamental Literature
- Biblical Canon and Textual Transmission
Classes run from September 2026 to June 2027. Online classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 pm to 9 pm, while in-person workshops are held at Loyola Hall three times during the programme, from Friday to Sunday. Participants will be provided with academic tutoring and materials for study and reflection.
Participants must have completed intermediate studies, have access to the internet, be fluent in Urdu, and possess basic English skills. In addition to the classes and workshops, participants must dedicate hours of personal study.
Online Registration is available until 20 July at https://tinyurl.com/32apvtzw.
For more information, contact 0329 044 8836 (WhatsApp) or email Ms Rashida at loyolahallresearchcenter777@gmail.com.
SUMMER IGNATIAN RETREATS
Eight-day Retreats
A. Dates: 30 June (5 pm) until 8 July (evening)
Guide: Fr Richard SJ
Language: English
Availability: 18 participants
B. Dates: 13 July (5 pm) until 21 July (evening)
Guide: Fr Thierry SJ
Language: English
Availability: 18 participants
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3ke582hs
PASTORAL SERVICES
Rooted in the Ignatian tradition, Loyola Hall’s pastoral services accompany seekers through prayer, discernment, spiritual direction, retreats, and compassionate care, fostering faith, justice, and a deeper relationship with God.
Accompaniment (Urdu and English)
- Discernment for individuals, groups, and religious communities
- Planning processes for groups and religious communities
- Spiritual accompaniment for clergy, laity, and religious
- Confessions
Retreat on Demand
Tailored retreats and formation programmes are available for individuals and groups. During the summer, the Jesuit team is reinforced to accompany congregational retreats and special workshops.
For further information, contact Fr Noel or Fr Juan at loyolahallresearchcenter777@gmail.com.
Counselling and Psychological Services
The centre’s counselling and psychological services offer compassionate and confidential accompaniment, integrating professional care from competent psychologists with Ignatian spirituality to support healing, discernment, resilience, and holistic wellbeing. Psychological assessments for
religious and clergy are also available.
Contact Fr Juan at loyolahallresearchcenter777@gmail.com.
Youth Prayer Group
A monthly gathering for young Christians seeking spiritual grounding, community, and reflection amid academic and personal pressures.
- Meets on the last Saturday of the month, 3:00–6:00 pm
- Open to college and university students
Contact Ms Roma at 0322 8966156 or email pak.jes.media@gmail.com.
BUTLER LIBRARY’S GROUPS
Philosophy Circle
Open to university students, especially those studying philosophy. Guest lecturers from across Lahore facilitate discussions to promote critical thinking and dialogue.
- Meets twice a month, Saturdays, 3:00–6:00 pm
Novel Club
Open to students under 35, fostering a reading culture and thoughtful dialogue through literature.
- Meets monthly, Saturdays, 3:00–6:00 pm
Movie Club
Open to all. Encourages reflection and dialogue through cinema.
- Meets monthly, Saturdays, 3:00–6:00 pm