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Gift Certificates
Give the Gift of Peace and Tranquility: A gift certificate to the Peace & Spirituality Center provides a unique opportunity for someone you care about to experience peace, reflection, and renewal in a serene and sacred environment. Whether it’s used for an overnight retreat, a day retreat, or as a contribution toward one of our many […]
Disarming Our Hearts Circle
Peace is not just something we think about. It is something we practice together. The Disarming Our Hearts Circle is a monthly companion for those who want to intentionally practice becoming peace in daily life. Inspired by the ongoing Disarming Our Hearts: Becoming Peace series, this offering invites us to cultivate inner peace and bring […]
Pages & Peace - Silent Book Club
Sometimes the greatest gift is simply having uninterrupted time to read. Books have a unique way of helping us slow down, see differently, and encounter new ideas, stories, and perspectives. This offering provides a simple opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life and spend intentional time reading in the peaceful setting of […]
Restorative Justice for Everyday Life: Repairing Harm in Our Homes, Workplaces, and Communities
When we hear the term “Restorative Justice,” many people immediately think of prisons or the legal system. While restorative practices are used in those settings, they began long before courtrooms — and they belong just as much in our everyday relationships. This introductory session explores how restorative principles can transform the way we respond to […]
International Day of Peace - A Day Retreat for Peace & Justice Seekers
With Sr. Simone Campbell
On the International Day of Peace, join Sr. Simone Campbell, SSS—Catholic sister, 2022 Presidential Medal of Freedom, attorney, and longtime advocate for justice—for a reflective day retreat grounded in hope, courage, and action. In a time often marked by raucous political noise and deep division, Sr. Simone will invite participants into the practice of contemplative […]
Healing Through Forgiveness: Accepting the Grace of Letting Go
With Ron Ryan, D.Min.
We all know Jesus’ command to forgive, but letting go of anger and resentment isn’t easy. Some of us carry around hurts for decades, weighing us down and keeping us from experiencing greater peace in our lives. This one-day retreat will show us that forgiving doesn’t mean absolving, and letting go doesn’t mean forgetting; but […]
Carrying Loss Together: A Gathering for Grief
Grief is a natural and deeply human response to loss, yet it is often carried quietly and alone. This pilot offering creates a gentle and supportive space for those who are navigating grief—whether recent or long held. In the spirit of All Souls, a time when we remember and honor those who have died, this […]
Metanoia in Motion: A Gentle, Faith-Centered Approach to Movement and the Body
With Ryan Hill, PT, DPT
This half-day workshop invites adults in midlife and beyond to deepen their understanding of their bodies as good gifts from God, while also gaining clarity about physical limitations that may emerge over time. Through gentle guided movement and simple functional assessments, participants will develop greater awareness of their mobility, along with increased confidence and insight […]
Peace Day for Women
With Sr. Angela McCarthy, CSJP
Peace Day for Women is a half-day retreat program designed for women who seek to deepen their spiritual lives in the company of others. Each retreat offers a blend of teaching, silent reflection, and group sharing, providing a nurturing space for spiritual growth and connection. This session will be led by Sr. Angela McCarthy, CSJP. […]
Advent Reflection Day - The Christ-Haunted Christmas Carol
With Shemaiah Gonzalez
We are delighted to welcome Shemaiah González as the guide for this year’s Advent Reflection Day. A writer with degrees in English Literature, Intercultural Ministry, and Creative Non-Fiction, Shemaiah thrives at the place where storytelling, art, faith, and the human experience meet. Her work has appeared in America Magazine, Image Journal’s Good Letters, Ekstasis, The […]
Peace Day for Women - The Unopened Gift
With Loretta Pehanich
What does God want for Christmas? Do I see prayer as a gift God is giving to me? We all have unopened gifts from God. Join us to explore some of the mysteries of unopened gifts. Perhaps you will receive a new gift of peace through attending. This session will be led by Loretta Pehanich, […]
New Year’s Eve Holy Hour for Peace
Join the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace for a Holy Hour for Peace as we prayerfully mark the close of one year and the beginning of another—at a moment when our world is deeply in need of peace, reconciliation, and hope. Gathering in the Chapel, the sisters invite the wider community to come together […]
New Year's Labyrinth Walk for Peace
The labyrinth offers a gentle space to slow down, reflect, and carry your hopes, prayers, and intentions for the year ahead into quiet meditation. You are welcome to walk at your own pace and in your own way — there is no right or wrong way to enter this experience. To accompany your walk, we […]
Lenten Reflection Day
With Fr. Greg Celio, S.J.
Each year, our community gathers for a special day of reflection during the sacred season of Lent. This day invites us to pause in the midst of life’s busyness, to slow down, and to listen more deeply to God’s presence in our lives. This year, we welcome Fr. Greg Celio, Jesuit Superior - Adult Formation […]
Peace Day for Women
With Sr. Mary Thorne, CSJP
Peace Day for Women is a half-day retreat program designed for women who seek to deepen their spiritual lives in the company of others. Each retreat offers a blend of teaching, silent reflection, and group sharing, providing a nurturing space for spiritual growth and connection. This session will be led by Sr. Mary Thorne, CSJP. […]
Peace Day for Women
With Sr. Sheila Lemieux, CSJP
Peace Day for Women is a half-day retreat program designed for women who seek to deepen their spiritual lives in the company of others. Each retreat offers a blend of teaching, silent reflection, and group sharing, providing a nurturing space for spiritual growth and connection. This session will be led by Sr. Sheila Lemieux, CSJP. […]
Peace Day for Women
With Sr. Carmel Little, CSJP
Peace Day for Women is a half-day retreat program designed for women who seek to deepen their spiritual lives in the company of others. Each retreat offers a blend of teaching, silent reflection, and group sharing, providing a nurturing space for spiritual growth and connection. This session will be led by Sr. Carmel Little, CSJP. […]
Peace Day for Women
With Sr. Susan Francois, CSJP
Peace Day for Women is a half-day retreat program designed for women who seek to deepen their spiritual lives in the company of others. Each retreat offers a blend of teaching, silent reflection, and group sharing, providing a nurturing space for spiritual growth and connection. This session will be led by Sr. Susan Francois, CSJP. […]