The Bridges Foundation is a St. Louis–based nonprofit that offers opportunities for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God through ongoing formation grounded in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Through retreats, workshops, and community, we accompany individuals in spiritual growth — so they can transform themselves and their world.
Jim and Joan Felling, native St. Louisans living in Canada, make an eight-day directed Ignatian retreat at the invitation of Bishop Reme J. DeRoo of Victoria, BC.
Back home, Jim and Joan join with lay people, Jesuits, and religious to make the Spiritual Exercises available to ordinary people in the context of ordinary life.
The first eight-month Bridges Retreat launches in the St. Louis metropolitan area, adapting the full Spiritual Exercises for people living busy lives.
Ongoing monthly formation for those who have completed the Exercises, plus Prayer Companion Training for directors.
More than 1,000 people have received the Spiritual Exercises through Bridges. We continue to offer retreats, training, and community in St. Louis and online.
