Fall
With Linda Whelan
Open Dates
When someone you love dies, it can be difficult to understand your often complex and painful thoughts and your feelings surrounding the loss. Understanding Your Grief uses the book and workbook of the same name by author Dr. Alan Wolfelt. We will explore the 10 touchstones—or trail markers—that are essential physical, emotional, cognitive, and social signs for mourners to look for on their journey through grief.
With Linda Whelan
Open Dates
Via Zoom
Every Third Monday of the Month 7 PM EST - Live on Zoom (FREE) starting September 18, 2023 join us via Zoom for "Loss to Addiction" with Linda Whelan
With Pat and Mary-Jo McLaughlin
October 18, 2025
Join us for a retreat designed for married couples, focusing on the power of gratitude in your relationship. Learn practical tips for cultivating an “attitude of gratitude” to strengthen your bond and deepen your call to holiness together. A transformative experience for couples seeking deeper connection and growth.
With Fabio Pizzol
October 19 - 24, 2025
Enders Island
Join master stained glass artist Fabio Pizzol for a hands-on, five-day workshop where you'll create your own stained glass window from start to finish. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, Fabio’s personalized guidance will help you craft stunning pieces while learning expert techniques. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
With Kathy Irr
October 24 - 26, 2025
Take a break from the noise and dive deep into spiritual renewal with our 11th Step Recovery Retreat. Focus on prayer, meditation, and enhancing your connection with God. Join a supportive community on Enders Island, and explore daily practices that help you love deeper, widen your spiritual journey, and live out the 12 steps.
With Rosemary Buczek
October 26 - 31, 2025
Immerse yourself in the ancient art of illuminated manuscripts with “The Painted Page” workshop. Focus on gilding, painting, and design techniques as you create sacred artwork inspired by Psalm 119:105. Guided by expert instruction, you’ll blend spirituality with artistry, crafting your own illuminated masterpiece.
With Fr. Thomas F.X. Hoar, SSE
October 31, 2025
Join us this Halloween evening on Enders Island for a compelling and urgent talk, "The Rise of the Occult." In an age where spiritual curiosity often ventures beyond traditional paths, elements of the occult are becoming increasingly prevalent and visible in society, from popular culture to personal practices. This timely discussion will explore the growing […]
With Maureen O Brien
November 7 - 9, 2025
Join us for a serene weekend retreat reflecting on the Serenity Prayer and its deep connection to 12 Step Recovery. Explore the themes of serenity, acceptance, change, wisdom, and courage, and discover how this prayer can guide and inspire your life with renewal and strength.
With Gae Savino, MPA, LCSW, CT
November 8, 2025
Navigating the holidays after the loss of a loved one can feel overwhelming. Join us for an interactive workshop offering strategies to cope with grief during the season. Learn self-care techniques, create new traditions, and find comfort through support, as you move from mourning to joy this holiday season.
With Br. Wayne Fitzpatrick, MM
November 14 - 16, 2025
Embark on a transformative Pilgrimage in recovery, focusing on the 11th Step: improving conscious contact with God through prayer and meditation. This retreat offers space for spiritual growth, reflection, and shared experiences, deepening your connection with God.
With Sr. Marie Mackey, CSJ
December 5 - 7, 2025
Join us for the Women’s 11th Step Retreat, where you’ll weave Advent themes of Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy into your 11th Step practices. In the stillness of winter, deepen your connection with your Higher Power through reflection, meditation, and shared support as you strengthen your recovery.
With Fr. Demetri Belsito
December 6, 2025
This retreat will explore the complexities of grief, loss, and mourning, offering space for mutual sharing and reflection on the Christian response to suffering. Through a mix of instruction and personal time, you will be encouraged to reflect on the healing power of hope, God's grace, and strength in the face of loss.
With Kathy Irr
December 8 - 9, 2025
Escape the noise and chaos of daily life with A Day of Solitude on Enders Island. Experience peaceful reflection, prayer, and spiritual direction as you reconnect with your faith. Attend Mass, walk serene grounds, and embrace the quiet solitude that allows you to grow closer to God.
With Kara Marziali
December 10, 2025
Before you deck the halls, max out your credit card, bake cookies, or wrap presents, take time to withdraw from the distractions of the season. This Advent Day of Recollection is an opportunity to enter into a deeper awareness of God's presence through prayer and personal reflection and be reminded why it truly is the most wonderful time of the year.
With Marek Czarnecki
August 30 - September 4, 2026
All materials and tools needed to complete an icon are provided. Students attending the workshop should arrive with basic brush skills, a familiarity with the color wheel, and experience mixing colors. This week-long workshop will include five consecutive days of studio time. Check-in begins Sunday night at 4:30 PM, followed by dinner at 5:30 PM […]
With Fabio Pizzol
September 13 - 18, 2026
This week-long workshop’s studio time lasts five consecutive days. Check-in begins Sunday night at 4:30 PM, followed by dinner at 5:30 PM for students and instructors. Dinner will be followed by a workshop introduction and conference, ending at 9:00 PM. Hands-on instruction begins early Monday morning, and the entire workshop ends […]
With Fr. Thomas F.X. Hoar, SSE, Deacon Steven DeMartino and Teresa Pitt Green
September 27 - October 2, 2026
A Spiritual Retreat for Bishops and Archbishops focused on cultivating their relationships with one another and with those entrusted to them.
With Sarah Cortez
October 10, 2026
Together we will reflect on the promises made to St. Margaret Mary Alcoque as our day’s basis for prayer, spiritual journaling, and reflection. We’ll anchor our time with morning Mass, then later we’ll have time to pray in the chapel. Walking reflection will help us awaken our appreciation for God’s gift of creation and its […]
With Sarah Cortez
October 11 - 16, 2026
Inside each person resides a wealth of spiritual and emotional qualities that are the gifts of God’s grace and life experience. We’ll use the time-honored practice of letter-writing to pen letters remembering and thanking those people whose influence has abundantly blessed us—family members, friends, mentors, strangers, and saints. The words from our hearts will flow […]
With Fr. Michael Bovino
October 14, 2026
Delve into the profound spiritual wisdom of Saint John of the Cross in this reflective Day of Recollection. Through insightful talks and quiet moments of prayer, participants will explore the themes of trust, surrender, and love in the midst of spiritual trials and uncertainties. This retreat offers an accessible introduction to the transformative journey of […]
With Sr. Linda Fischer, ASC
October 23 - 25, 2026
As we read in the chapter A Vision for you in the book Alcoholics Anonymous, God will disclose more to us “if your own house is in order”. This retreat is a more comprehensive look at our house/ourselves than the daily 10th step.
With Fabio Pizzol
October 25 - 30, 2026
Enders Island
Join master stained glass artist Fabio Pizzol for a hands-on, five-day workshop where you'll create your own stained glass window from start to finish. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, Fabio’s personalized guidance will help you craft stunning pieces while learning expert techniques. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
October 30 - November 1, 2026
Deepen your relationship with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, during this beautiful weekend retreat - helping to more fully understand our daily ministry of love as Christians. Sessions will include Mysteries of the Rosary, Marian apparitions, Marian art through the ages, and more.
With Sr Theresita Donach CSFN
November 11, 2026
“Go from being a person who whines to being a person who shines!” Will Bowen Complaining is a common habit, with most of us doing it 10 to 30 times daily. Ready to break free? This engaging Day of Recollectiom will equip you with the tools to understand the nature of complaining, learn practical […]
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
November 13 - 15, 2026
"There is a crack in everything God has made." ( Ralph Waldo Emerson). We recognize that our human frailty, including the struggle with addiction, reveals the places where God's grace enters and transforms us. It is through our brokenness that we encounter His mercy and healing light. Embracing a "spirituality of imperfection," we journey toward […]
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 […]