Interspiritual

These programs do not have a particular religious alignment, but rather provide spiritual support that can be understood and engaged by those with any meaning-making background.

Contemplative Prayer

Open Dates
Peace & Spirituality Center

Each Thursday at 7pm, and on the second Saturday of each month from 9-11:30am, novice and seasoned sitters alike gather for a time of silent meditation. Rooted in Christian mysticism and Zen meditation, this program invites participants into stillness to settle into the ground of their being. Join us for a reflection, chants, and silent […]

Your First Visit: Contemplative Prayer Thursdays

Open Dates
Peace & Spirituality Center

New to Contemplative Prayer? We’d Love to Welcome You. Contemplative Prayer takes place every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. from September through the end of July. While there is always a volunteer greeter present, most participants arrive in silence and enter directly into prayer. To honor the stillness of the space and ensure you feel comfortable, […]

Spiritual Accompaniment

Open Dates

We’re glad you’re interested in exploring spiritual direction or spiritual accompaniment with us. Please fill out this form and answer as many questions as you can. Your responses will help us connect you with the right companion — whether that’s one of our CSJP sisters or associates, or one of our trusted partners — so […]

What Do Abuse Survivors Need? A Trauma-Sensitive Response Seminar

With Sue Moreland

February 11, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

This seminar offers a clear understanding of the impact of abuse within church settings and otherwise on victim survivors, their families and communities including emotional, spiritual, and relational aspects. Don’t miss this extended version of the powerful first session we held in July — now with more time for reflection, deeper discussion, and added tools […]

Peace Circles

With Beth Light, MSN

February 12, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

A space to nurture inner peace, connection, and healing Part of our Disarming Our Hearts, Becoming Peace series, Peace Circles offer a monthly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters. Held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, these in-person gatherings invite participants into a circle of […]

Contemplative Prayer - Extended Session

February 14, 2026
St. Mary-on-the-Lake Chapel

On the second Saturday of each month, from 9am to 11:30am, we gather in St. Mary's Chapel for an extended time of contemplative prayer. These mornings offer space to slow down, rest in silence, and open to the presence of the sacred. Each session begins with a brief reflection, followed by two periods of silent […]

Lenten Reflection Day - Small Lights, Deep Faith. Dealing with Life's Uncertainty

With Patrick C. Sharkey

February 21, 2026
Peace & Spirituality Center

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 Patrick Sharkey, certified spiritual director and retreat leader, […]

Peace Circles

With Beth Light, MSN

March 5, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

A space to nurture inner peace, connection, and healing Part of our Disarming Our Hearts, Becoming Peace series, Peace Circles offer a monthly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters. Held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, these in-person gatherings invite participants into a circle of […]

Contemplative Prayer - Extended Session

March 14, 2026
St. Mary-on-the-Lake Chapel

On the second Saturday of each month, from 9am to 11:30am, we gather in St. Mary's Chapel for an extended time of contemplative prayer. These mornings offer space to slow down, rest in silence, and open to the presence of the sacred. Each session begins with a brief reflection, followed by two periods of silent […]

Lumina

With Stephanie Peirolo, CSJP-A

March 25, 2026
Peace & Spirituality Center

A monthly evening gathering for young women seeking connection, reflection, and renewal in the midst of life’s many transitions. Guided by conversation and shared experience rather than structure, it offers a relaxed space to pause, listen, and rediscover balance and purpose together. Open to women of all faith backgrounds as well as those who identify […]

Becoming Instruments of Peace: The Heart of Catholic Social Teaching, A Disarming Our Hearts Presentation

With Marselys Lucero and Stephanie Boccuzzi

March 26, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

Join us for a reflective program exploring what it means to be people of peace in today’s world. Rooted in the themes of Catholic Social Teaching — and grounded in values shared across many faith traditions — this session invites us to look at how compassion, justice, and human dignity can guide our everyday choices. […]

Peace Circles (Date Changed Due to Holy Week)

With Beth Light, MSN

April 9, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

A space to nurture inner peace, connection, and healing Part of our Disarming Our Hearts, Becoming Peace series, Peace Circles offer a monthly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters. Held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, these in-person gatherings invite participants into a circle of […]

Contemplative Prayer - Extended Session

April 11, 2026
St. Mary-on-the-Lake Chapel

On the second Saturday of each month, from 9am to 11:30am, we gather in St. Mary's Chapel for an extended time of contemplative prayer. These mornings offer space to slow down, rest in silence, and open to the presence of the sacred. Each session begins with a brief reflection, followed by two periods of silent […]

Becoming Hope for the Future, A Disarming Our Hearts Workshop

With Nancy Sylvester, IHM

April 18, 2026
Peace & Spirituality Center

Jesus prays that we all become one. The Universe evolves toward greater communion even as it diversifies. Brian Swimme states that the question of our time is whether our thoughts, words, and actions are aligned with the Earth’s primary aim to bring forth a unified Earth community. A vision we desire. And yet can we […]

World Labyrinth Day - Walk As One For Peace

May 2, 2026
St. Mary-on-the-Lake

Join us on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00 pm, for World Labyrinth Day, an annual international event uniting people across the globe in a moving meditation for peace. Every year on the first Saturday in May, thousands walk labyrinths as part of a global wave of peaceful energy. At 1:00pm, we’ll “Walk as One […]

Peace Circles

With Beth Light, MSN

May 7, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

A space to nurture inner peace, connection, and healing Part of our Disarming Our Hearts, Becoming Peace series, Peace Circles offer a monthly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters. Held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, these in-person gatherings invite participants into a circle of […]

Contemplative Prayer - Extended Session

May 9, 2026
St. Mary-on-the-Lake Chapel

On the second Saturday of each month, from 9am to 11:30am, we gather in St. Mary's Chapel for an extended time of contemplative prayer. These mornings offer space to slow down, rest in silence, and open to the presence of the sacred. Each session begins with a brief reflection, followed by two periods of silent […]

The Our Father: A Prayer for Justice and Action

May 12, 2026
St. Mary-on-the-Lake Chapel

This gathering will not be a lecture or teaching session. Instead, it will be a gentle prayer and meditation experience, inviting us to slow down and enter the words of the Our Father with renewed depth. Following the celebration of the National Day of Prayer on May 7, this service continues the spirit of collective […]

Stories and Songs with our Kin Behind Bars

With Jennifer Kelly

May 16, 2026
Peace & Spirituality Center

Jennifer Kelly, founder of RISE2hope and prison chaplain, will share stories and songs that bring hope, healing, and dignity to our kin behind bars. We will also hear from formerly incarcerated RISE2hope volunteers, and learn about the RISE2hope Joy Bringers music therapy program and the CONNECT trauma-healing class for prisoners in maximum-security units. RISE2hope is […]

Peace Circles

With Beth Light, MSN

June 4, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

A space to nurture inner peace, connection, and healing Part of our Disarming Our Hearts, Becoming Peace series, Peace Circles offer a monthly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with what truly matters. Held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, these in-person gatherings invite participants into a circle of […]

The Four Connections: How to Flourish by Aligning Our Beliefs, Body, Brain, and Bonds

With Anne Kertz Kernion

June 6, 2026
Peace & Spirituality Center

How can we feel the rapture of being alive, more connected to others, happier and healthier? Through multimedia presentations based on insights from neuroscience, psychology and ancient spiritual practices, we find avenues to health that can improve our lives in remarkable ways. We will explore the different aspects that contribute to health and well-being: physical, […]

Contemplative Prayer - Extended Session

June 13, 2026
St. Mary-on-the-Lake Chapel

On the second Saturday of each month, from 9am to 11:30am, we gather in St. Mary's Chapel for an extended time of contemplative prayer. These mornings offer space to slow down, rest in silence, and open to the presence of the sacred. Each session begins with a brief reflection, followed by two periods of silent […]

Fr. Ricky Manalo Event

With Fr. Ricky Manalo, CSP

July 1, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

Join us for a reflective program exploring what it means to be people of peace in today’s world. Rooted in the themes of Catholic Social Teaching — and grounded in values shared across many faith traditions — this session invites us to look at how compassion, justice, and human dignity can guide our everyday choices. […]

Contemplative Prayer - Extended Session

July 11, 2026
St. Mary-on-the-Lake Chapel

On the second Saturday of each month, from 9am to 11:30am, we gather in St. Mary's Chapel for an extended time of contemplative prayer. These mornings offer space to slow down, rest in silence, and open to the presence of the sacred. Each session begins with a brief reflection, followed by two periods of silent […]

Summer Contemplative Labyrinth Walk

With Zoya Kobets

July 18, 2026
St. Mary-on-the-Lake

Trace the Inner Path, Touch the Outer World Join our beloved yoga instructor, Zoya Kobets, for a mindful hour of movement, breath, and reflection in nature. We’ll begin outdoors with gentle yoga and meditation, grounding ourselves in the present moment. Then, you’ll be invited to continue the journey with a silent walk—either through the labyrinth […]

Summer Contemplative Labyrinth Walk

With Zoya Kobets

August 15, 2026
St. Mary-on-the-Lake

Trace the Inner Path, Touch the Outer World Join our beloved yoga instructor, Zoya Kobets, for a mindful hour of movement, breath, and reflection in nature. We’ll begin outdoors with gentle yoga and meditation, grounding ourselves in the present moment. Then, you’ll be invited to continue the journey with a silent walk—either through the labyrinth […]

Embracing Self-Care: A Restorative Retreat for Caregivers

With Zoya Kobets

August 29, 2026
Peace & Spirituality Center

This half-day retreat is an invitation for caregivers to pause, rest, and receive care themselves. Designed as a gentle, supportive experience, the retreat weaves together mindfulness, movement, reflection, and community connection to nourish the body, mind, and heart. This retreat is open to caregivers of all kinds and is designed to be inclusive and accessible. […]

Contemplative Prayer - Extended Session

September 12, 2026
St. Mary-on-the-Lake Chapel

On the second Saturday of each month, from 9am to 11:30am, we gather in St. Mary's Chapel for an extended time of contemplative prayer. These mornings offer space to slow down, rest in silence, and open to the presence of the sacred. Each session begins with a brief reflection, followed by two periods of silent […]

Want to Talk? Communication Tools for Divided Times

With Bryan Johns, CSJP-A and Nancy Schmitt, CSJP-A

September 29, 2026
Peace & Spirituality Center

Whether you find yourself navigating a heated disagreement with a spouse, interrupting racism in the office, facilitating political tension in your religious institution, or working for systemic change around any justice issue, Want to Talk? Communication Tools for Divided Times will guide you in deepening your relationships while staying true to your values. This 9-session […]

Healing Through Forgiveness: Accepting the Grace of Letting Go

With Ron Ryan, D.Min.

October 10, 2026
Peace & Spirituality Center

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 […]

Contemplative Prayer - Extended Session

October 10, 2026
St. Mary-on-the-Lake Chapel

On the second Saturday of each month, from 9am to 11:30am, we gather in St. Mary's Chapel for an extended time of contemplative prayer. These mornings offer space to slow down, rest in silence, and open to the presence of the sacred. Each session begins with a brief reflection, followed by two periods of silent […]

Metanoia in Motion: A Gentle, Faith-Centered Approach to Movement and the Body

With Ryan Hill, PT, DPT

November 14, 2026
Peace & Spirituality Center

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 […]

Contemplative Prayer - Extended Session

November 14, 2026
St. Mary-on-the-Lake Chapel

On the second Saturday of each month, from 9am to 11:30am, we gather in St. Mary's Chapel for an extended time of contemplative prayer. These mornings offer space to slow down, rest in silence, and open to the presence of the sacred. Each session begins with a brief reflection, followed by two periods of silent […]

Advent Reflection Day - The Christ-Haunted Christmas Carol

With Shemaiah Gonzalez

December 5, 2026
Peace & Spirituality Center

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 […]

Contemplative Prayer - Extended Session

December 12, 2026
St. Mary-on-the-Lake Chapel

On the second Saturday of each month, from 9am to 11:30am, we gather in St. Mary's Chapel for an extended time of contemplative prayer. These mornings offer space to slow down, rest in silence, and open to the presence of the sacred. Each session begins with a brief reflection, followed by two periods of silent […]

New Year’s Eve Holy Hour for Peace

December 31, 2026
St. Mary-on-the-Lake

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

January 2, 2027
St. Mary-on-the-Lake

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 […]