Father Zaki Sader

Visiting Jesuit

Fr. Zaki Sader, a Lebanese Jesuit priest, is deeply devoted to Ignatian spirituality and psycho-spiritual development. He serves as chaplain at St. Joseph University of Beirut and is a key member of its Ignatian Formation. As the founder of the Spiritual Arts Center, he provides seminars and sessions that integrate psychological and spiritual dimensions. Driven by a passion for prayer and reflection, Fr. Sader established the Pope’s Prayer Network in Arabic. He designed the Ignatian Initiatic Retreat, tailored for beginners, and continues to guide retreats and seminars focused on Ignatian practices and personal growth. In addition to his spiritual work, Fr. Sader has taught the course titled “The Religions of the World and Their Sacred Texts” for 13 years now, which fosters discussions on the origins and significance of religions while promoting interfaith understanding.