Valentine Couples' Retreat
With Fr. Joe Schad, SJ
February 15, 2026
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, St. Raphaela Center invites married and engaged couples to join us for an informal celebration of your love and commitment. Our gathering will begin with light refreshments, followed by a short, informal presentation, reflecting on God’s care and affection for us in Scripture and how it relates with your own personal experience as a couple. There will be an opportunity afterwards to connect with other couples in conversation. During the afternoon, you will also have time to visit our peaceful grounds and beautiful chapel. Later, a liturgy of gratitude will be offered for your intentions. Finally, we will come together for a romantic candle-lit dinner, provided by our chef, Steven Molinari.
Sunday, February 15, 1:00pm to 6:00pm
The cost of participating in this retreat is $130 per couple.
About the Spiritual Director
Fr. Joe Schad, SJ
Joe Schad, SJ, is originally from South Philadelphia. He attended St. Joe's Prep, where he first encountered the Jesuits. He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), with a BFA in the graphic arts program. Afterwards, Fr. Joe spent most of a year discerning his vocation at a Trappist monastery in North Carolina. Following […]
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