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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.




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. Artemio D. Jusayan, O.Carm.
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.
Member

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

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

The International Academic Advisory Board:

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

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

Prof. Dr. Francis Vineeth, C.M.I.
(India)

Prof. Dr. Mary John Mananzan, OSB
(Philippines)

The Steering Committee
(The Netherlands):

Drs. Marlon A. Lacal, O.Carm
Chairperson

Drs. Tjeu Timmermans, O.Carm.

Dr. Huub Welzen, O.Carm.

Prof. Dr. Kees Waaijman, O.Carm.

The Executive Committee (Manila):

Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O.Carm.
Executive Director

Fr. Marlon M. Lacal, O.Carm.
Director for Research & Publications

Fr. Rico P. Ponce, O.Carm.
Director for Academic and
Curriculum Development

Fr.Pedro M. Manilag, O.Carm.
Director for Administration & Finance

ISA Manila Staff:

Sr. Lurian Vincent O. Comaling, Carm. O.L.
Administrative Officer

Fr. Gabriel D.Dolotina, O.Carm.
Research Coordinatorr

Ms. Merian P. Aldea
Publications and Promotions Officer

SR.Riza Cirell Raphael Cagaitan,Carm.O.L.
Research & Academic Promotions Officer

Mr. John Paul A. Viray, RL
Librarian

Bro. Edgar A. Cayanan, CPA
Bookkeeper

Ms. Joy K. Kialkial
Academic Assistant