Hearts on Fire A Jesuit Retreat For Young Adults (21-39)

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Young adults (ages 21-39) are invited to join the Jesuits and the Mass & Mingle community for a day of prayer, friendship, and reflection on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola. There will be opportunities to hear talks and engage in small group discussions, quiet prayer, Adoration, and reconciliation. The day will begin with registration at 11am. There is a $20 suggested donation to attend; lunch, coffee, and treats will be served.

Following the retreat, attendees are invited to attend Mass & Mingle. Mass, celebrated by Fr. Patrick Nolan, S.J., will take place at 5pm in St. Ignatius Church. Following the liturgy, there will be a reception with a talk by Fr. Nolan, dinner, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and faith conversation.

For more information, contact Fr. Patrick Nolan, SJ, at pnolan@jesuits.org. For questions specific to Mass & Mingle, contact the Boston College Church in the 21st Century Center at church21@bc.edu.

Schedule
11:00 AM (Registration) – 4:30 PM
Retreat talks centered on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Ignatian spirituality, small group conversations, Adoration, reconciliation, lunch.
5:00 PM Sunday Mass at St. Ignatius Church
6:00 PM Dinner and a conversation

Location
The Heights Room
Corcoran Commons, 2nd Floor
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Questions?
Fr. Patrick Nolan, SJ, Director of Vocations, USA East Jesuits
Pnolan@jesuits.org

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