PSC Programs

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 […]

Join us every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of silence, stillness, and contemplative prayer. No registration is required for Thursday sessions. Just come as you are, 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 […]

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. The series […]

On the second Saturday of each month, from September through June, we gather from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel for an extended time of contemplative prayer. These mornings offer space to slow down, rest in silence, and become more attentive to God’s presence. Each session begins with a brief reflection, followed […]

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 […]

Joining us after the series has already begun? You are still welcome! Registration is still open. While joining us from the beginning offers the fullest experience, participants are welcome to enter the series during this time and continue with us for the remaining sessions. Whether you find yourself navigating a heated disagreement with a spouse, […]

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 […]

Joining us after the series has already begun? You are still welcome! Registration is still open. While joining us from the beginning offers the fullest experience, participants are welcome to enter the series during this time and continue with us for the remaining sessions. Whether you find yourself navigating a heated disagreement with a spouse, […]

Peace Day for Women is a monthly half-day retreat designed for women who seek to deepen their spiritual lives in the company of others. Sessions are offered once a month, from September through May, forming our annual Peace Day for Women season. Each retreat offers a blend of teaching, silent reflection, and group sharing, providing […]

Grief is never easy, and it isn’t neat. It’s messy. The more we try to control it, the more out of hand it can feel. What if, instead of fighting grief or begging it for answers, we simply sat with it? What if we gave grief the space to speak? The Peace & Spirituality Center […]

Joining us after the series has already begun? You are still welcome! Registration is still open. While joining us from the beginning offers the fullest experience, participants are welcome to enter the series during this time and continue with us for the remaining sessions. Whether you find yourself navigating a heated disagreement with a spouse, […]

Joining us after the series has already begun? You are still welcome! Registration is still open. While joining us from the beginning offers the fullest experience, participants are welcome to enter the series during this time and continue with us for the remaining sessions. Whether you find yourself navigating a heated disagreement with a spouse, […]

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 […]

On the second Saturday of each month, from September through June, we gather from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel for an extended time of contemplative prayer. These mornings offer space to slow down, rest in silence, and become more attentive to God’s presence. Each session begins with a brief reflection, followed […]

Our bodies change as we move through midlife and beyond. We may notice that certain movements feel different, wonder whether we are losing strength or mobility, or simply become more aware that caring for our bodies now may look different than it did years ago. But how do we know what our bodies need, what […]

Peace Day for Women is a monthly half-day retreat designed for women who seek to deepen their spiritual lives in the company of others. Sessions are offered once a month, from September through May, forming our annual Peace Day for Women season. Each retreat offers a blend of teaching, silent reflection, and group sharing, providing […]

Advent Reflection Days Every year during Advent, we gather for a day of reflection and invite participants to slow down, step away from the demands of everyday life, and make space for prayer, renewal, and deeper attention. While these days are rooted in the Christian liturgical calendar, each retreat is intentionally designed around themes that […]

On the second Saturday of each month, from September through June, we gather from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel for an extended time of contemplative prayer. These mornings offer space to slow down, rest in silence, and become more attentive to God’s presence. Each session begins with a brief reflection, followed […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 St. Mary's Chapel, the sisters invite the wider community to come […]