2026 Peter Favre Award

Joe and Carla Orlando

The Ignatian Spirituality Center is proud to present the Peter Faber Award to Joe and Carla Orlando. The ISC bestows this award to honor those who have spent their lives in service to Ignatius’ works and ministry—and who reflect the qualities of St. Peter Faber: humility, purity, simplicity, open-hearted relationality, and cura personalis—the care for the whole person.

For nearly four decades, Joe and Carla have shared a life together shaped by Ignatian spirituality, dedicating themselves—together and individually—to helping others encounter God, discern their call, and place their gifts in service of others.

Joe first encountered Ignatian spirituality as a Jesuit Volunteer. Later, a 30-day retreat in the Spiritual Exercises proved transformative. “I remember thinking as I left the retreat center, I would want everyone to have an experience like this.” That desire has animated decades of ministry at Seattle University and beyond.

Carla’s own life changed after Joe recruited her for the first five-day silent retreat he organized at Seattle University. “Ignatian spirituality was freeing, pure gift,” she recounts. Carla has since become a gifted spiritual director, retreat leader, educator, and formator, accompanying others through ISC, SEEL, universities, retreats, and other ministries.

Ignatian spirituality ultimately became the ground of a shared life, shaping Joe and Carla’s work, faith, marriage, family, friendships, and service. “What a gift,” Joe says, “to share in this Ignatian spirituality ministry with my life partner.”

For a life together spent sharing that gift with others, ISC is honored to present Joe and Carla Orlando with the Peter Faber Award.

Read the Orlandos’ full story.

2026 Kathy Collins
spirit of service Award

Kevin Lovejoy

When Kevin Lovejoy learned he would receive ISC’s 2026 Kathy Collins Spirit of Service Award, his first response was characteristically reluctant.

“The last thing you want when you volunteer to do something is to be recognized for it,” Kevin said. But that’s just part of why the award is a perfect fit for him.

Established in honor of beloved ISC volunteer and contributor Kathy Collins, the award recognizes a volunteer who reflects Kathy’s generosity of heart, selfless sharing of time and talents, and commitment to ISC’s mission.

Kevin’s formation in Ignatian spirituality began more than 50 years ago at St. Joseph Parish and Seattle Prep. After college and 25 years in the Army, that formation was “re-awakened” when his family moved to Tacoma and became involved at Bellarmine Prep.

Today, Kevin serves on ISC’s Board and chairs its Finance Committee, while helping extend ISC’s presence in Tacoma and the South Sound.

“Kevin is passionate about Ignatian spirituality and has stepped into a leadership role in Tacoma, although he is not titled as a leader,” said ISC Executive Director Corinne Bergmann. “He just does it.”

Kevin arrives early to set up programs and stays to clean up. He brings snacks, welcomes participants, and personally invites others into the community. Last year, he even arranged a bus to bring Tacoma participants to Hearts on Fire.

“As I’ve learned repeatedly in my life, I receive two, five, ten times more from volunteering than I give to it,” he said. “Never fails.”

It is fitting recognition for someone whose service, as Corinne put it, can be found in “so many of the little things he does.”

Read Kevin’s full story.

JoAnn Lopez shares a video message on why she supports the ISC. Click on the image above to watch her message.

Fr. Paul Fitterer, SJ shares a video message on why he supports the ISC. Click on the image above to watch his message.

John & Carolyn Hickman share a video message on why they support the ISC. Click on the image above to watch their message.