PSC Programs

Disarming Our Hearts Circle

Open Dates

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 […]

Restorative Justice for Everyday Life: Repairing Harm in Our Homes, Workplaces, and Communities

August 26, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

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 […]

Thursday Evening Contemplative Prayer

September 1 - 30, 2026
St. Mary-on-the-Lake Chapel

Join us every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of silence, stillness, and contemplative prayer. No registration is required—just come and join us. If this will be your first time, however, we’d love to know you’re coming so we can welcome you and help you feel comfortable with the rhythm of the evening. Let us […]

Pages & Peace - Silent Book Club

September 3, 2026
Peace & Spirituality Center at St. Mary-on-the-Lake

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 […]

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 […]

Men's Reflection Group

With Doug Johnson, CSJP-A

September 12, 2026
St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Parish

Discover Connection, Wisdom, and Spiritual Growth Are you looking for a space to reflect, connect, and grow in your life journey? The Men's Reflection Group is a welcoming community where men of all ages are welcome to share experiences, wisdom, and support. The group meets on the third Saturday of each month, providing a relaxed […]

Peace Day for Women - Women, Mental Health, and Spirituality

With Anisa Ralls, MA, LMHC

September 16, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

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 September, join us for a thoughtful and nurturing conversation […]

International Day of Peace - A Day Retreat for Peace & Justice Seekers

With Sr. Simone Campbell

September 21, 2026
Peace & Spirituality Center

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 […]

Peace Across Divides: Love in Action

With Sr. Lucy Kurien

September 25, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

One woman. One response to suffering. Nearly three decades of love in action. Just days after the International Day of Peace, join us for a special evening with Sr. Lucy Kurien, founder and director of Maher (“Mother’s Home”) in India, for a conversation about what peace can look like when it moves beyond an ideal […]

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 […]

Carrying Loss Together: A Gathering for Grief

October 24, 2026
The Peace & Spirituality Center

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]