Easter Triduum Retreat 2024

The Easter Triduum invites us to take a long, loving look into the Paschal Mystery as the foundation of our faith. Join us for a weekend of beauty and intention as we flow through liturgical celebrations, silence and sacred circles of sharing. Father Jack Newns will be our Presider.

Holy Thursday: Seder Meal & Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday: Individual Prayer, The Passion of the Lord, Group Spiritual Conversation
Holy Saturday: Individual Prayer, Group Spiritual Conversation, Easter Vigil at Villanova
Easter Sunday: Early Brunch & Departure

*Our Art Studio will be open throughout the retreat as an optional place of contemplative prayer. 

Date: March 28-31, 2024

Time: Starting at 4:00pm

Cost: $255-$330 (depending on room choice)

Commuter: $50-$175 (depending on length of stay)

If you would like to volunteer and/or request a scholarship, please contact Sr. Michelle at director@straphaelacenter.org.

Detailed Schedule:

Holy Thursday:

5:30pm – Seder Meal

7:30pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper

9:00pm – Adoration

Good Friday:

9:00am – Morning Prayer & Prompts for the Day

3:00pm – The Passion of the Lord

Stations of the Cross will be available throughout the whole day as a self-guided prayer experience 

Holy Saturday: 

9:00am – Morning Prayer & Prompts for the Day

Desert Day – House is Silent (packed lunches will be available for those heading out to local walking trails)

5:00pm – Preparation for the Easter Vigil, followed by Dinner and Departure for the Vigil Mass

7:30pm – Vigil Mass with Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish at Villanova University

Easter Sunday:

8:30am – Morning Prayer

9:00am – Brunch & Departure

All are welcome to join our Services.