Days of Recollection

Take a day to pause and reflect upon the call of Our Lord. A Day of Recollection gives us the time in our busy lives for a quiet moment on prayer.

SoulCollage

With Sue Ellen Landwehr

January 18, 2025
Enders Island

SoulCollage® can assist in the journey towards a more felt connection with God. Many in traditional religious settings long for this connection but need more tools. SoulCollage® is an accessible, doable practice that can open up a wellspring of feeling, insight, and connection to the Divine.   Many themes have been explored with SoulCollage  including […]

Finding Recovery Through Art

With Sue Ellen Landwehr

March 8, 2025
Enders Island
Using a variety of mixed media techniques such as collage, watercolor, and pen and ink, participants will create a 12 step art journal, combining the benefits of art and the exploration of their recovery through the 12 step journey.

A Lenten Hobo Honeymoon

With Sr. Theresita Donach, CSFN

March 12, 2025

Want to be a Hobo this Lent? The word Hobo translates to Homeward Bound; and for us, it is homeward bound to our God. This retreat will invite us to reverence the good seed and Loving Creator God planted within each of us before we were born…promising with our “yes” to bring life to our […]

Dating under God's Guidance

With Carol Vara

March 15, 2025

Come explore some tips and tools about dating with grace, confidence and faith. You may be single because of a breakup, divorce, or a death of your partner.... or it's just been a long time. Explore this process in a safe space and learn the best approaches to date with ease, positivity and faith.   […]

The Many Pathways to God

With Andrea Hoisl

April 9, 2025

This day of recollection will explore the different ways that we can speak to/reach out to God in our daily lives. It will address the important components of genuine prayer such as mindfulness and passion, which  keeps us and our prayer lives changing and growing in meaningful ways.   We invite you to join us for […]

Spring Bereavement

With Fr. Demetri Belsito

May 3, 2025
The structure of the day will struggle to weave time together with time being alone; the group will be encouraged to share on all levels of experience, allowing for individual reticence and respecting the desire for mutuality. Doubts, fears, uncertainties, worries, questions…all are welcome, and all are pertinent to the group’s quest.

Day of Recollection: Star of the Sea

With Maureen O'Brien

May 14, 2025

This day-long retreat will deepen our connection to the Blessed Mother,  receiving her love as we contemplate the way her visual and holy presence fills the Island and leads us to her Son. We will consider scripture (the Magnificat, the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Passion)  as we encounter her here in this May abundance. Pondering […]

Relics of the Saints—A day of Exploration, Veneration, a Transformation

With Fr. Demetri Belsito

June 4, 2025

Come to learn about the Church's veneration of the relics of the saints  since apostolic times. Why do we venerate the relics (bones) of holy martyrs? Why must each Altar be consecrated with having the relics of the saints in them? The relics of the saints give witness to holiness that was embodied in the flesh. […]

Finding Recovery Through Art

With Sue Ellen Landwehr

June 7, 2025
Enders Island
Using a variety of mixed media techniques such as collage, watercolor, and pen and ink, participants will create a 12 step art journal, combining the benefits of art and the exploration of their recovery through the 12 step journey.

Navigating Life's Final Journey: Conversations

With Patricia O'Connor

July 9, 2025

Join us for a Day of Recollection, dedicated to preparing spiritually and emotionally for life’s final journey. This day is designed to help you navigate the mysteries of aging, illness, and the transition from this life with faith and trust in God’s love. Through guided reflections, quiet prayer, and shared discussions, we will explore themes […]

Living Simply in a Complex World

With Fr. Anthony Ciorra

August 20, 2025

As the world is becoming more complicated and complex, Jesus invites us to life of simplicity and compassion. This retreat day will offer a practical program for the Christian life in the twenty-first century   We invite you to join us for Holy Mass in the Chapel at 9 AM. Check in will begin at 9:45. […]

Finding Recovery Through Art

With Sue Ellen Landwehr

September 20, 2025
Enders Island
Using a variety of mixed media techniques such as collage, watercolor, and pen and ink, participants will create a 12 step art journal, combining the benefits of art and the exploration of their recovery through the 12 step journey.

Slow Down You’re Moving Too Fast

With Kathy Irr

September 24, 2025

We are calling on all the worn and weary. Who among us does not need renewal these days? The demands of daily life challenge even the most disciplined spiritual seekers. It helps every now and then to press pause and get away for a little time of self reflection and encounter God outside of your […]

The Power of Gratitude and How It Can Lead to Greater Holiness in Your Marriage

With Pat and Mary-Jo McLaughlin

October 18, 2025
This enrichment focuses on the benefits and value to couples of practicing gratitude in their relationship. It will give them practical tips on how to cultivate an ‘attitude of gratitude’ in their relationship and deepen their call to holiness in their marriage.

Winter Bereavement

With Fr. Demetri Belsito

December 6, 2025
The structure of the day will struggle to weave time together with time being alone; the group will be encouraged to share on all levels of experience, allowing for individual reticence and respecting the desire for mutuality. Doubts, fears, uncertainties, worries, questions…all are welcome, and all are pertinent to the group’s quest.

Walking with Saints: A Day of Recollection with St. Patrick and St. Joseph

With Fr. Demetri Belsito

March 18, 2026

Join us for a spiritually enriching day of prayer, reflection, and inspiration as we delve into the lives of two great saints: St. Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland, and St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus and protector of the Church. Through talks, and moments of silent prayer, we will explore the virtues that defined […]

Spring Bereavement

With Fr. Demetri Belsito

May 16, 2026
The structure of the day will struggle to weave time together with time being alone; the group will be encouraged to share on all levels of experience, allowing for individual reticence and respecting the desire for mutuality. Doubts, fears, uncertainties, worries, questions…all are welcome, and all are pertinent to the group’s quest.

Spiritual Intelengence

With Fr. Anthony Ciorra

September 16, 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dominated the news and the world of technology. This Day of Recollection will invite you to go to another and deeper place where you will discover "Spiritual Intelligence." Jesus, who is The Way, The Truth, and The Life, shows us what is "Real Intelligence," giving us principles for living a fuller […]

Winter Bereavement

With Fr. Demetri Belsito

December 5, 2026

Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come […]