Programs
Silent Directed Retreat - Online Option
With Jaclyn Newns, Sister Margaret Scott, aci and Linda Robinson
Several times throughout the year, St. Raphaela Center offers multiday Ignatian retreats directed by the Center staff and visiting directors. This is a unique opportunity to spend time in silence and tranquility in order to listen more deeply to the quiet voice of God that speaks to each of our hearts. Our experienced spiritual directors […]
A Practicum in Giving the 19th Annotation 2023-24
With Linda Robinson
This Practicum (available in a hybrid format; participants can choose to join online or in-person) will explore the content, graces and dynamics of the 19th Annotation: Retreat in Everyday Life. It will provide assistance and support to spiritual directors as they give the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. This Practicum will deepen one’s experiential understanding […]
A Practicum in Giving the 19th Annotation 2024-25
With Linda Robinson
This online practicum will explore the content, graces and dynamics of the 19th Annotation: Retreat in Everyday Life. It will provide assistance and support to spiritual directors as they give the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. This Practicum will deepen one’s experiential understanding of the weeks of the Spiritual Exercises as they unfold in the […]
La Salle Academy Faculty Retreat
An Online Practicum in Giving the 19th Annotation 2022- 2023
With Sister Karen Doyle, SSJ and Nan C. Bouché
This Practicum will explore the content, graces and dynamics of the 19th Annotation: Retreat in Everyday Life. It will provide assistance and support to spiritual directors as they give the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. This Practicum will deepen one’s experiential understanding of the weeks of the Spiritual Exercises as they unfold in the everyday […]
Group Inquiry
St. Raphaela Center offers the use of our facilities to many different types of groups for a variety of gatherings. By providing us with the information in the form below, we will be able to begin the planning process for your group's stay at St. Raphaela Center.
Personal Overnight Retreat
An individual may make a retreat at the Center for a few hours, for a few days, or for an extended period of time. During this time, the retreatant may meet with a spiritual director or just spend some time in personal prayer or quiet reflection.
Host Your Retreat - Day, Evening or Overnight
St. Raphaela Center provides the perfect atmosphere in which individuals or groups of any religious tradition can come together to think, plan, pray, reflect, and grow. We are able to host groups that range in size from 2 to 80 people. Many parishes use our facilities, and we also host a variety of programs and days of […]
Host Your Retreat - University groups
St. Raphaela Center provides the perfect atmosphere in which individuals or groups of any religious tradition can come together to think, plan, pray, reflect, and grow. We are able to host groups that range in size from 2 to 80 people. Many parishes use our facilities, and we also host a variety of programs and days of […]
Host Your Retreat - Elementary, Middle and High School
St. Raphaela Center provides the perfect atmosphere in which individuals or groups of any religious tradition can come together to think, plan, pray, reflect, and grow. We are able to host groups that range in size from 2 to 80 people. Many parishes use our facilities, and we also host a variety of programs and days of […]
Sponsored or Personal Day of Prayer
We have one day set aside each month for individuals to come and enjoy the peace and quiet of the Center. The retreat begins with a common opening prayer to set the tone for the day, after which retreatants are free to spend their time in personal prayer or quiet reflection. The Center is also […]
Centering Prayer
We have one day set aside each month for individuals to come and enjoy the peace and quiet of the Center. The retreat begins with a common opening prayer to set the tone for the day, after which retreatants are free to spend their time in personal prayer or quiet reflection. The Center is also […]
Handmaid Feast Days
Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life
The 19th Annotation This retreat follows the entire 30-day Spiritual Exercises retreat, but is adapted to be made during “daily life”, that is, without taking a month off of work or studies or family. Retreatants meet once a week with their spiritual director to review their prayer and to receive material for the following week […]
Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life Inquiry
With Sister Lyan Tri, ACJ, Linda Robinson, Leigh Murray and Sister Pat Mensing, SSJ
The 19th Annotation This retreat follows the entire 30-day Spiritual Exercises retreat, but is adapted to be made during “daily life”, that is, without taking a month off of work or studies or family. Retreatants meet once a week with their spiritual director to review their prayer and to receive material for the following week […]
Desert Day
We have one day set aside each month for individuals to come and enjoy the peace and quiet of the Center. The retreat begins with a common opening prayer to set the tone for the day, after which retreatants are free to spend their time in personal prayer or quiet reflection. The Center is also […]
Shawl Ministry
Spiritual Direction Office Reservation
Spiritual Directors associated with St. Raphaela Center may use this form to request the use of a Spiritual Direction office. Even though the dates specify an overnight stay, the "Check In" date is the date understood for your reservation. If you want to reserve an office over the course of consecutive days, please specify that […]
Fall Directed Retreat Weekend I 2024
With Fr. Joe Schad, SJ, Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN, Buff Barnes, Sister Jean Marie Holup, SS.C.M., Linda Robinson, Sister Catherine Anne Soley, ra and Sister Cam Banh, ACJ
A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God's voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes. Our Spiritual Directors on staff will […]
Crafting with Soul: The Life in Christ Paper Flower
With Shera Morris
Crafting with Soul: The Life in Christ Paper Flower is a unique and enriching creative workshop designed to nourish both your artistic spirit and your faith journey. In this workshop, participants will each build a giant paper rose while reflecting on aspects of Christian life petal by petal. As we work through building the flower, we […]
SoulCollage® Workshop
With Kathy Garrett, Ph.D
In this autumn SoulCollage® retreat, you will be guided in creative ways to turn inward and listen for the quiet Soul whispers that can guide your path. You will be supported to create cards which will support your ongoing reflection after the workshop. The Autumn season brings to heart and mind the passage of time. […]
18th Annotation Group: Meeting Christ in Prayer
With Fr. Joe Schad, SJ and Sister Kathy Benham, IHM
Meeting Christ in Prayer is modeled on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, which is a tried-and-true method of spiritual renewal. By means of prayer, reflection and faith sharing, Meeting Christ in Prayer will introduce you to various ways of praying and will help you to form regular habits of prayer, providing you […]
Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio: Spanish Weekend Retreat
With Sindy Collazo
Listening to God like Ignatius ~ Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio Spanish Ignatian Weekend Retreat Objective: The Hispanic Ministry Team of OIS (Office of Ignatian Spirituality), designed “Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio” as an experience of Ignatian Spirituality for beginners. Duration: It is a weekend retreat, starting Friday night and ending Sunday afternoon with the […]
Spiritual Directors Circle: The Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool
With Rasheeda Hastings
The Spiritual Directors Circle of the Philadelphia Region presents, The Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool: Walking the Labyrinth and Introducing the Experience to Those We Companion The labyrinth is a sacred container where we can quiet the outside noise, going inside to what touches us in spirit. Whether used as meditation in motion, walking with […]
Enrichment Session for Spiritual Directors: When Directees Talk Politics
With Nicholas Collura
Online Enrichment Sessions for Spiritual Directors Sundays, 1:00-4:00pm EST - Zoom ***Attend all 4 sessions for $100*** October 13, 2024: Nicholas Collura When Directees Talk Politics Have you ever frozen in panic when a directee has brought up politics? Or do you sometimes wonder what role spiritual companionship might play during politically fraught seasons? Some […]
Listening for Transformation: Book Club
With Tricia Way
Join us for 6 weeks as we journey through the book: The Little Book of Listening: Listening as a Radical Act of Love, Justice, Healing, and Transformation. The group will be a space where share about the book as well as engage the practice of deep emergent listening with ourselves and others. Week 1: Tuesday, October 15th […]
Fall Directed Retreat Weekend II 2024
With Sister Cam Banh, ACJ, Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN, Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ, Sister Pat Mensing, SSJ, Leigh Murray, Sister Catherine Anne Soley, ra and Fr. Joe Schad, SJ
A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God's voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes. Our Spiritual Directors on staff will […]
Fall Directed Retreat II 2024
With Fr. Joe Schad, SJ, Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN, Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ and Sister Mary Carboy, SSJ
A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God's voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes. Our Spiritual Directors on staff will […]
Embodied Prayer: Walking the Labyrinth
With Lisa Hibberd
Lisa Hibberd will guide us in a beautiful afternoon of getting in touch with our bodies, using breath-work, stretches, and gentle movements as we reflect on our wholeness and reconnect with the natural world. We will walk the outdoor labyrinth, an ancient spiritual practice, and take time for quiet reflection and journaling. There will also […]
Enrichment Session for Spiritual Directors: SoulCollage® Concepts and Spiritual Direction
With Kathy Garrett, Ph.D
Online Enrichment Sessions for Spiritual Directors Sundays, 1:00-4:00pm EST - Zoom November 24, 2024: Kathy Garrett, certified SoulCollage® Facilitator SoulCollage® Concepts and Spiritual Direction SoulCollage® is a psychospiritual collage process founded by family therapist, Seena Frost in the 1980’s. Since that time, an international community has grown with over 5000 trained SoulCollage® facilitators who guide […]
Floral Design: Thanksgiving Centerpieces
With Jaclyn Newns
Join Jackie to create a statement floral centerpiece – perfect for your Thanksgiving table! All materials provided: vessels, shears, wire, floral tape, greenery and fresh/dried flowers. We'll be using the deep, muted hues of the season through fresh flowers, accented with dried elements (lotus pods) and premium greenery (magnolia leaves). Learn how to reflex your […]
Advent Directed Retreat Extended 2024
With Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ, Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN and Fr. Joe Schad, SJ
A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God's voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes. Our Spiritual Directors on staff will […]
Advent Directed Retreat Weekend 2024
With Sister Mary Carboy, SSJ, Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ, Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN, Sister Cam Banh, ACJ, Linda Robinson, Sister Pat Mensing, SSJ and Sister Catherine Anne Soley, ra
A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God's voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes. Our Spiritual Directors on staff will […]
Exploring the Dynamics of the Directed Retreat: Directing the Prayer of Another
With Sister Karen Doyle, SSJ
This Seminar is for spiritual directors who have made Directed Retreats and are interested in exploring the dynamics of this Retreat in the 3-8 day Directed Retreat format. Through the use of input, case studies, role play, readings related to the Directed Retreat, personal prayer and reflection, this seminar will cover such topics as: The […]
Enrichment Session for Spiritual Directors: Identifying Your Own Voice as a Spiritual Director
With Paul Burgmayer, Ph.D
Online Enrichment Sessions for Spiritual Directors Sundays, 1:00-4:00pm EST - Zoom February 23, 2025: Paul Burgmayer, Ph.D Identifying Your Own Voice as a Spiritual Director An afternoon of exploration into your spiritual direction practice Ever find yourself questioning why you do certain things as a spiritual director? Is it habit? Training? Or simply what you […]
Enrichment Session for Spiritual Directors: Listening as a Radical Act of Love, Healing, Justice, and Transformation
With Tricia Way
Online Enrichment Sessions for Spiritual Directors Sundays, 1:00-4:00pm EST - Zoom April 6, 2025: Tricia Way Listening as a Radical Act of Love, Healing, Justice, and Transformation This session will offer Spiritual Directors an opportunity to join together in community and reflect deeply on the content, quality, and impact of our listening in the work […]
Summer Directed Retreat I 2025
With Buff Barnes, Sister Pat Mensing, SSJ, Sr. Mary Elizabeth Looby, GNSH, Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN, Sister Mary Carboy, SSJ, Sister Margaret Scott, aci, Fr. Joe Schad, SJ and Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ
A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God’s voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes. Each director possesses […]
Summer Directed Retreat II 2025
With Sister Karen Doyle, SSJ, Sister Clare A. D’Auria OSF, Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ, Linda Robinson, Sister Catherine Anne Soley, ra, Fr. Joe Schad, SJ and Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN
A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God’s voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes. Each director possesses […]