Ignatian Silent Retreat

Fr. Putthoff has been a Jesuit for more than 30 years and has directed more than 60 retreats nationally, both preached and individually directed. He has worked in Camden, N.J. for more than 15 years and is the founder and Executive Director of Hopeworks ‘N Camden, a youth technology portal.

During the past 12 years, Hopeworks has worked with more than 1,700 youth, providing 300 youth jobs, 1,700 college credits, and helped more than 140 youth begin college. Fr. Putthoff has been recognized for this youth development work and often finds himself with the crucified Christ in Camden. As a Jesuit, he has asked to be close to Jesus, especially in His sufferings, and truly understood that after he began working in Camden.