Programs
Stories and Songs with our Kin Behind Bars
With Jennifer Kelly
Jennifer Kelly, founder of RISE2hope and prison chaplain, along with a variety of RISE2hope members, including formerly incarcerated volunteers, will share stories and songs that bring hope, healing, and dignity to our kin behind bars. You will learn about RISE2hope's diverse programs including the Joy Bringers music therapy program as well as the Connect trauma-healing class […]
Peace Day for Women - May Session Rescheduled to June
Please note that our May session has been rescheduled to June. Register for the our June session (final one of the season!) here: Peace Day for Women – Living With A Forgiving Heart
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 […]
Lumina
With Stephanie Peirolo, CSJP-A
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 […]
Peace Circles
With Beth Light, MSN
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: Beginning the Journey
With Anne Kertz Kernion
Thursday Evening Session | A Gentle Introduction to Wholeness How can we feel the rapture of being alive, more connected to others, happier and healthier? This evening session offers a welcoming introduction to the themes of our full-day program on Saturday June 06, drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and ancient spiritual wisdom. Together, we’ll explore simple […]
The Four Connections: How to Flourish by Aligning Our Beliefs, Body, Brain, and Bonds
With Anne Kertz Kernion
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, […]
Peace Day for Women - Living With A Forgiving Heart
With Esther Lucero Milner, CSJP-A
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. Our regular season runs from September through May. However, for […]
Tune, Text, and Theology: An Evening of Musical Prayer
With Fr. Ricky Manalo, CSP
Join Ricky Manalo, CSP for an evening of sung prayer, reflection, and theological insight. Through beloved hymns and original compositions, Ricky explores the living relationship between melody, poetic text, and the faith of the Church. Each piece becomes more than a song — it becomes a doorway into Scripture, sacrament, and the shared voice of […]
Summer Contemplative Labyrinth Walk
With Zoya Kobets
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 […]
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 […]
Summer Contemplative Labyrinth Walk
With Zoya Kobets
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
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. […]
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 […]
Want to Talk? Communication Tools for Divided Times
With Bryan Johns, CSJP-A and Nancy Schmitt, CSJP-A
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]