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Vision

Moved by the Spirit, the Institute of Spirituality in Asia (ISA) is a concrete response and contribution to the challenges of Asian faiths, cultures and traditions to build a world where there is fullness of life. ISA commits to the search and research of lived spirituality that is dynamic, transformative and liberating that leads to inter-faith dialogue and collaborations. As a Carmelite Institute of Spirituality in Asia, it strives to work for wholeness of life through scholarly and dialogic academic researches, academic programs and courses inspired and guided by the venerable faiths and spiritualities, principles and values of the great peoples and religions of Asia.

Mission

As a research and academic institute, it shall provide quality researches and courses that are scholarly, practical, inspirational and mystagogical. It shall participate in the evangelizing mission of the Churches of Asia and of the Carmelite Family in the promotion of God's Reign, here and now.

Its Purpose

ISA serves the Dioceses and Parishes, Formation Houses and Seminaries, Religious Congregations and Societies, Schools and Church-based programs and ministries in the academic and practical formation of Transformed Servant-Leaders through Organization Development and Transformative Spirituality.




The Board of Trustees:

Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O.Carm., Ph.D.
Chairperson

Fr. Tjeu Timmermans, O.Carm.
Vice-Chairperson

Fr. Alan Rieger, O.C.D.
Member

Sr. Lourdes B. Dizon, C.M.
Member

Sr. Flor Pauline L. Duran, Carm. O.L., Ph.D.
Member

Bishop Rolando Tria Tirona, O.C.D., D.D.
Member

Bishop Luis Antonio G. Tagle, D.D., S.Th.D.
Member

The International Academic Advisory Board:

Prof. Dr. Kees Waaijman, O.Carm.
(The Netherlands)

Prof. Dr. Eliseo Mercado, Jr., O.M.I.
(Philippines)

Prof. Dr. Necita M. Vargas, OSA
(Philippines)

Prof. Dr. Alfredo P. Co
(Philippines)

The Executive Committee:

Fr. Rico P. Ponce, O.Carm., Ph.D.
Executive/Academic Director

Fr. Gabriel D. Dolotina, O.Carm., D.M.E.M.
Director for Research & Publications

Fr. Edgar A. Cayanan, O.Carm., C.P.A., M.A.
Director for Administration & Finance

ISA Staff:

Sr. Susan Irenaeus R. Torrefranca, Carm. O.L., M.A.
Administrative Officer

Dr. Marissa C. Alcantara,aO.Carm.
Asst. Academic Director

Ms. Joy K. Kialkial, M.A.
Academic Assistant

Mr. Joe Marie M. Dela Torre
Bookkeeper/Liaison Officer

Mr. John Paul A. Viray, RL
Librarian

Ms. Carmen O. Panes
Asst. Librarian