Chaplaincy

Welcome to the IESE Business School Chaplaincy

Welcome to the IESE Business School Chaplaincy, a place for spiritual growth, support and guidance.

“The University chaplaincy is called to become a vital center for promoting the Christian renewal of culture through a respectful and sincere dialogue, clear, well-founded reasoning, and a testimony that is open to questioning and capable of convincing (…) It is a welcoming home, open to all those who, heeding the voice of the Lord within, become seekers of truth and serve their fellow men through their daily dedication to a knowledge which goes beyond merely narrow, pragmatic goals.”

John Paul II, Address to University Chaplains, 1 May 1998.

In the spirit of John Paul II’s Address to University Chaplains, the IESE Chaplaincy provides a context for the spiritual growth of all members of the IESE community based on Christian principles.

The Chaplaincy’s services complement IESE’s academic and professional programs by providing the space and resources to allow those interested in the Christian faith to develop spiritually. These services are available to all members of the IESE community – students, faculty, administration, alumni and their families – and any others who may be interested.

The priests who serve in the IESE Chaplaincy are members of Opus Dei. Founded in 1928 by Saint Josemaría Escrivá, Opus Dei is a personal prelature of the Roman Catholic Church.

A place for spiritual growth, support and guidance.

The Oratory

The oratory is a place for prayer and personal meditation – with the constant presence of Jesus Christ in the Tabernacle – and for liturgical celebrations, especially Eucharist.

IESE has two oratories on its Barcelona campus: one on the South Campus (Av. Pearson, 21) and one on the North Campus (C/ Arnús i Garí, 3-7). The South Campus Oratory is open Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 9 p.m.; the North Campus Oratory is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

IESE’s Madrid campus oratory is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The oratory at IESE’s New York Center is open Monday through Friday from 9a.m. to 5:30p.m.

For Mass schedules please see Schedule of Activities.

Spiritual Direction

The priests who run the Chaplaincy are always available to provide spiritual direction for those who desire it, and to administer the Sacraments, particularly that of Penance.

“The task of spiritual direction must seek not to fabricate creatures bereft of independent judgment who confine themselves to the material execution of another person’s instructions; quite the contrary, spiritual direction should seek to form people with discernment. And discernment means maturity, strength of convictions, sufficient knowledge of doctrine, gentleness of spirit, education of the will.”

–Saint Josemaría Escrivá, Founder of Opus Dei and the University of Navarre, in Conversations, no. 93.

To make an appointment with a priest please, see Chaplaincy contact details.

Preparation for Sacraments

Marriage

The Preparation for Marriage program is designed for couples wishing to marry in the Catholic Church.

Catechism

Baptism

First Communion

Confirmation

Please contact Chaplaincy for details

Newsletter

Academic course 2020/21

January 2021	Guidelines for a good start to the year. The friendly word of God. Fratelli tutti: fraternity and social friendship within a business setting.
November 2020	Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti” (Pope Francis, 3 October 2020, fragments). 4 tips for empathetic listening. Creation: A Covenant With The Universe.

Other Activities

The IESE Chaplaincy organizes several activities throughout the year including:

Special Celebrations:

Mass of the Holy Spirit held at the beginning of each academic year

Thanks-giving Mass upon graduation

Novena for the Immaculate Conception: Mass with homily and Salve from 30 November to 8 December

Christmas, Midnight Mass December 24 at 12 a.m

Laying of Ashes: Ash Wednesday in all Masses

Marian Month: Salve or Regina Coeli is sung at the end of each Mass during the month of May

Monthly retreats:

Designed for professors, alumni, program participants, staff, family and friends.

Please check schedule of activities or contact IESE Chaplaincy for more information.

Holy Mass	South Campus	North Campus
Monday	7:45h	13:05h
Tuesday	7:45h	13:05h
Wednesday	7:45h	13:05h
Thursday	7:45h	13:05h
Friday	7:45h	13:05h

Monthly Retreat	Location	Data	Time
For women	South campus Oratory	Every third Wednesday	2:00-3:00 pm
For men	C/ Abadesa Olzet 23-25	Every second Tuesday Every second Wednesday	7.00-9.30 pm 2.30-4.00 pm

Holy Mass
Monday to Friday	8:00h	13:30h
Saturday	8:00h

For men (2nd Wednesday of each month)	For women (3rd Monday of each month)	For men (4th Wednesday of each month)
September 13	September 18	September 27
October 11	October 16	October 25
November 8	November 20	November 22
December 13	December 18	December 20 (wednesday)
January 10	January 15	January 24
February 14	February 19	February 28
March 13	March 18	March 20 ( (wednesday)
April 10	April 15	April 24
May 8	May 20	May 22
June 12	June 17	June 26
July 10	July 15	July 24

Confessions

Confessions are and 15 minutes before Mass at 8.00 a.m and 30 minutes before Mass at 1:30 p.m.

At any other time, the chaplains are available for confession or any other consultation.

To schedule confessions on Saturday, please contact priests directly.

Courses

The Chaplaincy offers the possibility of preparing someone or a group to receive the sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion, Reconciliation or Marriage (premarital course).

If there is a topic of anthropological or theological interest that you want to delve into, the Chaplaincy can organize a short course or a specific class to talk about it, with flexible hours that are adapted to the needs of the attendees.

D. José María Pérez-Seoane

Madrid campus

Holy Mass
Wednesday	8:30 am