Jesuit Feast of St. Ignatius Celebrated in Boise and El Salvador

In Boise, Idaho, the Basque Center marked the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola—patron saint of the Basques—on July 31 with a weekend of Basque cultural events, including traditional dancing, handball competitions, music performances, and community food sharing. Organizers highlighted the historical link to Basque sheepherders who brought the celebration to Idaho, and detailed a schedule of exhibition games, performances, and open‑air gatherings across August.

Meanwhile, Jesuits, lay collaborators, and affiliated groups in El Salvador gathered at the Externado de San José on July 26 for a Mass honoring St. Ignatius, followed by cultural presentations, music, and fellowship. The event, led by Fr. Mynor Pinto, SJ, underscored the Ignatian mission's ongoing spiritual and communal impact among local religious, educational, and social service organizations.