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Fr. Hung T. Pham, SJ, was a delegate from the Central and Southern Province for the Society of Jesus’ General Congregation 36. Fr. Pham holds a bachelor’s degree in math, chemistry, and biology from Regis University in Denver; a master’s degree in philosophy from Saint Louis University; and a doctorate in Ignatian spirituality from Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid. He taught at St. Louis University High School and worked for the Jesuit Refugee Service of Asia Pacific, training math and science teachers in the Burmese refugee camp in Northern Thailand; and served as professor of Ignatian spirituality at the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University.

I have worked for many years in Jesuit higher education, as an administrator in Student Affairs, as a Chief Mission Officer, and as a faculty member. I have seen first-hand how personal experiences of the Spiritual Exercises in their many forms have deepened the understanding of our colleagues about this unique and life-giving tradition in our schools. It’s a gift that we hope to share in many forms going forward.

I have had the privilege of working in the ministry of Jesuit secondary education as a faculty member and administrator for most of my adult life. Through school community relationships blessed with sincere pastoral care, I have experienced and witnessed students and faculty alike, respond to the invitation to deepen their relationship with our Savior Jesus Christ. As partners in the ministry of service, we are here to assist as each of us responds to their personal call from God.

It is a delight to combine my passions for Ignatian Spirituality and traveling into organizing pilgrimages for the OIS. I believe being at holy sites and on the road creates a unique space for one to encounter the Lord and others. I am a software manager at a defense company in Southern California and member of the Dong-Hanh Christian Life Community (CLC). I enjoy accompanying others on the Spiritual Exercises and Ignatian retreats.

During a Collaborating and Networking trip to Belize in 2021, Fr. Hung and Fr. Pepe recruited me to work on the website that would be tailored to the need of the OIS mission. I have learned much through the work; but best of all is the experience of meeting new people and see God's transformative power.