Author Archives: Katherine Koch

News From the Retreat Center

Dear Friends of St Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, It is an honor to write you during this historic week here at St Paul of the Cross Retreat Center. Greetings and peace from our Lord Jesus Christ to all of you. As I begin as our new Retreat Director, I am aware of the…

Silent Retreat ~ Directed and Private: Friday, June 9 – Thursday, June 15

Dear Retreatants, I am happy to announce that our annual Silent Retreat will take place this year from Friday, June 9, through Thursday, June 15. A retreat spent in silence presents the opportunity for longer periods of prayer and meditation in an atmosphere of quiet reflection. Our beautiful Chapel, library, sitting rooms, and garden with…

Retreat Programs for the Season of Lent and Easter

Dear Retreatants and Friends, The season of Lent is a time to reflect on our call to a personal conversion of heart and the renewal of life that Jesus invites us to experience. To assist us on our Lenten journey we are offering several Days of Reflection that will focus on the themes of Lent…

Upcoming Days and Evenings of Reflection

Dear Retreatants and Friends, As our thoughts turn to the celebration of Thanksgiving and the beginning of the Advent season, we want you to know that our prayers are with you at this special time of year. Following are Days and Evenings of Reflection for November, the month of All Souls, and for the season…

Upcoming Retreats in October and November 2022

Dear Retreatants and Friends, I hope that you are enjoying these first days of Autumn and the blessings of this season. Following are Days and Evenings of Reflection scheduled for October and November. For those who are looking for more personal quiet time for meditation, we are offering two Quiet Days of Reflection. To register,…

Saint Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat Center: Upcoming Retreats

Day of Reflection and Evening of Prayer: Divine Mercy Day of Prayer and Reflection Sunday ~ April 24 On this Eighth Day of Easter, we invite you to join us for the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday. This Day of Prayer and Reflection will include: the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the celebration of…

2022 Lenten Programs

Dear Retreatants and Friends, In addition to our scheduled weekend parish and group retreats, we have planned several special Days of Reflection and Retreats for the Lenten season. Click here to download a list of these programs » We are also offering a Virtual Retreat for the Lenten season. Join us from your home for…

Special Retreats and Programs

Saint Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat Center Special Retreats and Programs November – December 2021 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Evening of Reflection Spirituality and the Dynamics of Grief and Loss Presenter: Brother Andre Mathieu, C.P. Using the Gospel account of the raising of Lazarus, John 11:1-44, Brother Andre will explore the dynamics of grief and…

Advent Blessing and Adoration Holy Hour

This is our advent Christmas video of 2020—our inaugural video this season. This is a three-part program beginning with a talk on advent, a presentation to holy hour, concluding with Benediction and a Christmas greeting by retreat director Fr. Gerald Laba. We send a special welcome to retreatants and friends of St. Paul’s, and all…