Programs
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 Sr. Angela McCarthy, 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 session will be led by Sr. Angela McCarthy, whose […]
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 […]
Advent Reflection Day: Journey Through Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy
With Rev. Dave Brown
The season of Advent invites us to prepare our hearts with hope, peace, love, and joy. This year’s Advent Reflection Day, led by Rev. Dave Brown, will guide us through these four themes with thoughtful reflections, poetry, and small group conversations. Rev. Dave Brown is a Presbyterian minister known for his inclusive spirituality, social justice […]
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 - Sowing Seeds of Advent Hope
With Sr. Susan Francois, 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 session will be led by Sr. Susan Francois, CSJP […]
New Year's Labyrinth Walk for Peace
Start the year with intention and hope by joining us for our annual New Year Labyrinth Walk for Peace. Held on the first Saturday in January, this reflective tradition offers a peaceful space to center yourself and welcome the possibilities of the year ahead. We invite you to join us on Saturday, January 3rd, for […]
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, […]
The Our Father: A Prayer for Justice and Action
This prayer service will invite us to enter into the words of the Our Father with new depth, seeing it not only as a prayer of faith but as a call to justice and action. Line by line, we will reflect on how this familiar prayer speaks to our world today — calling us 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
International Day of Peace
While the International Day of Peace is officially observed on September 21, we will gather a few days later—on Saturday, September 26—to mark this special occasion together. Each year, the United Nations sets a global theme to guide reflection and action. The themes vary, but they always call us to take a deeper look at […]
Healing Through Forgiveness
With Ron Ryan, D.Min.
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, […]