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Sports & Arts Chaplaincy Program

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The value of sport at Saint Ignatius High School surpasses what merely happens in the gym, on the mat, at the rink, in the pool, on the field, and on the stage. Thus, the Sports & Arts Chaplaincy Program guides students to look beyond the box score.

We follow St. Ignatius of Loyola's instruction of “finding God in all things,” and our sports & arts chaplains help student-athletes discover how God is speaking to them through their practice and play. Chaplains work with coaches and athletes to make connections between a team’s experiences, players’ lives outside of athletics, and their faith lives. 

Founded in 2014, the Sports & Arts Chaplaincy Program also engages athletes who were either cut from Saint Ignatius teams or injured during play in hopes of helping them understand how God is working through their current circumstances.

 

 

Drew Vilinsky

Drew Vilinsky '97, Sports & Arts Chaplaincy Program Director

Drew Vilinsky created and directs the Sports and Arts Chaplaincy Program at Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio. He is also implementing a similar program for the Diocese of Cleveland CYO. Drew has spoken nationally about the intersection of faith and sport, has an article on the subject pending publication, and holds a Master of Theological Studies from the University of Notre Dame and a second master's degree in Coaching Education and Athlete Development from Xavier University. A Theology teacher at Saint Ignatius High School for the last 23 years, during his tenure, Drew has coached soccer, baseball, and ice hockey—helping lead both JV and varsity state championship teams.

Questions? Contact dvilinsky@ignatius.edu