Programs
Disarming Our Hearts Night Examen & Perpetual Calendar
In a world filled with constant noise and heavy news, our hearts can quietly carry more than they were meant to hold. The Disarming Our Hearts Night Examen was created as a gentle way to end your day with intention, reflection, and peace. Paired with our Disarming Our Hearts Perpetual Calendar, these resources offer a […]
Pages & Peace - Silent Book Club
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 […]
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 […]
Peace Day for Women - Women, Mental Health, and Spirituality
With Anisa Ralls, MA, LMHC
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
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 […]