AMDG | Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (AMDG) is a unique year-long commitment that offers 糖心破解版 students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Ignatian Spirituality and reflect upon their Catholic faith identity.
AMDG Fellows are 糖心破解版 sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to live into the spirit of AMDG, which is characterized by finding God in all things, living in love, and being with and for others. This experience will be anchored by monthly accompaniment-based service in the community, reflection, and three immersive retreat experiences. 糖心破解版 is one of 24 Jesuit Colleges and Universities, high schools and parishes, invited to participate in through Boston College’s .
Important Dates:
- Application Deadline: April 26
- Applicant Interviews: April 15 -30
- Applicant Selection: May 1
- Applicant Confirmation: May 15
AMDG
Boston College
Ever to Excel
Our AMDG Journey Begins
AMDG Timeline and Logistics
Summer | July 13 - 18
- , hosted by Boston College
- This week of Ever to Excel is dedicated to AMDG Fellows and focuses on Jesuit spirituality and friendship
- Participants will discover their gifts, deepen their faith experience and build a community of friends and mentors
Fall Quarter | September 28
- Urban Plunge in San Francisco, hosted by
- Faithful Fools retreats invite participants to discover on the streets our common humanity through which celebration, community, and healing occur
Spring Quarter | April 16 - 19
- Ignatian Retreat, hosted by , Lake Dallas, TX
- Retreats are a core dimension of Ignatian spiritual practices that invite an intentional deepening of one's faith, fostering discernment, and strengthening one's ability to accompany and be with and for others
Summer | June 14 - 21
- Pilgrimage |
- The Camino Ignaciano, or Ignatian Way, is a 640-kilometer (398-mile) pilgrimage route in Spain that retraces the footsteps of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order, from his birthplace in Loyola to the cave in Manresa where he experienced profound spiritual enlightenment which became the foundation of the Spiritual Exercises
Monthly Reflection Meetings
- Grounded in contemplation, prayer and conversation
- These gatherings are the core community-building space for AMDG Fellows
Monthly Community-Engaged Learning
- Sacred Heart Community Service and other local partners
- Rooted in accompaniment-based service, AMDG Fellows will engage in meaningful service opportunities throughout the year in the local community
2026-27 AMDG Fellows
Mila Aguilar '28
Psychology & Political Science Major
Fernanda Avila '29
Civil Engineering Major
Luke Childers '28
Biology Major
Charles Damaso '27
Neuroscience Major
Dante Darnell '28
Economics Major
Meg Devanny '28
Economics & Political Science Major
Brenda Duran '28
Civil Engineering Major
Jesse Espino '29
Mechanical Engineering Major
Nathan Loza '28
Business Analytics Major
Krizza Shae Millare '27
Biology Major | Religious Studies Minor
Isabel Piccini '28
English Major
Mary Shepard '27
Bioengineering Major
Daisy Trejo '29
Economics Major
Nathan Tu '27
Mechanical Engineering & Music Major
Hannah Yonkers-Talz '27
Environmental Studies Major
2025-26 AMDG Fellows
| Mateo Coulson '28 | Emma Hatfield '26 | Katherine Ioffe '26 |
| Darasimi Ogunleye '28 | Charles Olsen '26 | Andrea Penaloza '28 |
| Gabrielle Pitre '26 | Gabby Robles '26 | Paulina Salinas '27 |
| Abigail Sauter '26 |