Programs
What Do Abuse Survivors Need? A Trauma-Sensitive Response Seminar
With Sue Moreland
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
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 […]
Men's Reflection Group
With Doug Johnson, CSJP-A and Tim Murphy
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 […]
Contemplative Prayer - Extended Session
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 […]
Peace Day for Women: Ministry, A Gift From God
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 month’s session, “Ministry, a Gift from God,” will be led […]
Lenten Reflection Day - Small Lights, Deep Faith. Dealing with Life's Uncertainty
With Patrick C. Sharkey
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
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 […]
Men's Reflection Group
With Doug Johnson, CSJP-A and Tim Murphy
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 […]
Contemplative Prayer - Extended Session
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 […]
Peace Day for Women
With MaryEllen Weber
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 MaryEllen Weber, spiritual director […]
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 […]
Becoming Instruments of Peace: The Heart of Catholic Social Teaching, A Disarming Our Hearts Presentation
With Marselys Lucero and Stephanie Boccuzzi
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. […]
Becoming Hope for the Future, A Disarming Our Hearts Workshop
With Nancy Sylvester, IHM
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
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 […]
The Our Father: A Prayer for Justice and Action
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
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, attorney, and longtime advocate for justice—for a reflective day retreat grounded in hope, courage, and action. Drawing from Catholic social teaching, lived experience, and decades of public witness, Sr. Simone will invite participants to reflect on the deep connection between inner peace and […]
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 […]
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 […]