Chaplains and Youth Pastoral workers from around 20 countries gathered in Paris in an atmosphere of friendship and communion. The main topic of the meeting was “Becoming MAGIS”. The participants shared the reality of their own countries, discussed the meaning of MAGIS and tried to find common grounds for the future. 

Over the days very interesting inputs were presented. The MAG+S Spain team was responsible for the first day presentations. They depicted wonderfully the roots of MAGIS and its current fruits. Starting the second day, the Apostolic Preferences were approached by an inspiring panel of young professionals. The testimony about MAGIS from the perspective of Female Ignatian Congregations and laypeople was also an important contribution on that day. The last day started with the invitation for the participation on MAGIS 2020 in Hungary, MAGIS 2021 in Croatia and MAGIS 2022 in Portugal. The meeting finished with the mapping of almost 300 SJ Youth initiatives in Europe. It was followed by an important debate about the future of MAGIS from a European perspective. This debate will continue among young-adult ministries and European Jesuit authorities.

The meeting was hosted by Maison Magis whose collaborators received the participants in the most warming way. This was a great opportunity for the participants to get to know more about the very active and complex youth Ignatian initiatives in Paris.

One of the high points was the celebration of the Eucharist in Montmartre, in the chapel where the first Jesuit companions made their first vows. 

We have all got a step closer to become MAGIS. You are also invited to become MAGIS with us.