Iskali was founded in Melrose Park, Illinois, in response to a growing need among young Latino adults who were searching for faith, community, and purpose. What began as a small effort to accompany a few young people quickly became a space where they could encounter Christ and one another.

We launched our retreat program, creating spaces where young adults could step away, encounter Christ in a personal way, and return renewed. Retreats quickly became a central moment of transformation and leadership development.

The Bishop John Manz Center became our home, allowing us to deepen formation, expand programming, and strengthen our presence in the Church.

Our founder was recognized among Chicago's 40 Under 40 Latino leaders, highlighting the impact of Iskali's mission in the community.

We acquired Casa Iskali, now the first Latino-owned and operated Catholic retreat center in the United States. This marked a major step toward creating a permanent home for formation and encounter.

We launched the Iskali Missionary Program, sending full-time missionaries into parishes to build communities, lead formation, and accompany young adults more deeply.