A Practicum in Giving the 19th Annotation 2023-24
With Linda Robinson
Open Dates
Hybrid: Online or in-person
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 of the weeks of the Spiritual Exercises as they unfold in the everyday life of a retreatant. Growth in the knowledge and understanding of Ignatian Rules for Discernment will unfold the appreciation of the art and skill of spiritual discernment. Requirements for admission: Completed a…
Silent Directed Retreat – Online Option
With Jaclyn Newns, Sister Margaret Scott, aci and Linda Robinson
Open Dates
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 on staff will accompany you throughout this privileged time of retreat in the Ignatian spirit. If you have a place to make retreat and want to meet online with one of our Spiritual Directors, register for this online option, which will provide you with only…
An Online Practicum in Giving the 19th Annotation 2022- 2023
With Sister Karen Doyle, SSJ and Nan C. Bouché
Open Dates
Online
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 life of a retreatant. Growth in the knowledge and understanding of Ignatian Rules for Discernment will unfold the appreciation of the art and skill of spiritual discernment. Requirements for admission: Completed a Formation Program for Spiritual Direction Receives monthly Spiritual Direction Meeting with at least…
La Salle Academy Faculty Retreat
January 1, 1970
Group Inquiry
Flexible Dates
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.
Host Your Retreat – Elementary, Middle and High School
Flexible Dates
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
Flexible Dates
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 – Overnight
Flexible Dates
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 […]
Desert Day
Package Dates
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 […]
Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life Inquiry
With Sister Lyan Tri, ACJ, Linda Robinson, Leigh Murray and Sister Pat Mensing, SSJ
Package Dates
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 of prayer. It is expected that the retreatant would set aside 1 hour of prayer a day, plus 15 minutes for the examen at the end of the day. While it is usually better to begin this retreat in the early fall so that the…
Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life
Package Dates
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 of prayer. It is expected that the retreatant would set aside 1 hour of prayer a day, plus 15 minutes for the examen at the end of the day. While it is usually better to begin this retreat in the early fall so that the…
Handmaid Feast Days
Package Dates
Centering Prayer
Package Dates
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 […]
Sponsored or Personal Day of Prayer
Package Dates
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
Package Dates
Spiritual Direction Office Reservation
Flexible Dates
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 in the comments. List of possible offices: Mother Pilar Office (at the bottom of the ramp on the way to the Shrine) Mother Cristina Office (across from Sr. Lyan's office, next to Room 29) Reconciliation Room (outside the Chapel) St. Ignatius Office (near the Retreatant…
Busy Person’s Retreat
With Fr. Joe Schad, SJ, Sister Kathy Benham, IHM and Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ
Flexible Dates
The Busy Person’s Retreat is an experience designed to support you to connecting with God in your daily, ordinary life. During these days, you will be encouraged to take the time to pray on your own for about 30 minutes each day. Daily 30 minute meetings with your spiritual director either in-person or via Zoom are also intended to help you as a daily check-in, ideally bringing you to a deepening of your prayer life. While there are many forms of prayer and everyone prays in their own way, this retreat experience may help you to better understand the range…
Personal Overnight Retreat
Flexible Dates
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.
Dinner at the Center
Flexible Dates
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 Sr. Mary Elizabeth Looby, GNSH
July 17 - 24, 2025
St. Raphaela Center
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 the necessary skills to guide their directees compassionately and peacefully, allowing them to listen to God’s voice and to journey closely with their loving God, both within the retreat setting and going forth into their daily lives. The number, nature and length of periods of…
Sound & Silence: the art of listening
With Eric Hollander
July 20, 2025
Join us for a very special experience of the senses in our Chapel. We will engage in the art of listening, with sound and silence, inviting participants to improvise sound, with the direction and gentle facilitation of Eric Hollander, our current Musician in Residence. No previous musical or improvising experience is required for your participation. We will gather as a small ensemble of listeners so as to learn how to free the voice of the spiritual life, express our journey in sound, create listening spaces for one another, and reflect together on the sonic experience. Improvisation (making sound with provided…
Sound & Silence: the art of listening
With Eric Hollander
July 22, 2025
Join us for a very special experience of the senses in our Chapel. We will engage in the art of listening, with sound and silence, inviting participants to improvise sound, with the direction and gentle facilitation of Eric Hollander, our current Musician in Residence. No previous musical or improvising experience is required for your participation. We will gather as a small ensemble of listeners so as to learn how to free the voice of the spiritual life, express our journey in sound, create listening spaces for one another, and reflect together on the sonic experience. Improvisation (making sound with provided…
Retiro Ignaciano de 8 días para Religiosas
August 25 - September 1, 2025
St. Raphaela Center
Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio 25 de agosto al 1ro de septiembre 2025 Casa de Retiros Santa Rafaela 616 Coopertown Road, Haverford, PA 19041 Este retiro está basado en los Ejercicios Espirituales de San Ignacio de Loyola. La Espiritualidad Ignaciana ofrece diversas oportunidades, formas de orar y acompañamiento espiritual. La hora de llegada es de 10:00 am a 11:00 am el lunes 25 de agosto y termina a la 1:00 pm del 1ro de septiembre. Para más información: Sindy Collazo [email protected] Costo: $650.00 por persona Este retiro se ofrece gracias a una colaboración entre el Centro de Retiros Santa Rafaela…
Orando como Ignacio: Spanish Day Retreat
With Sindy Collazo
August 30, 2025
St. Raphaela Center
Praying like Ignatius ~ Orando como Ignacio A Spanish Ignatian Retreat for Adults Si nunca has vivido un Retiro Ignaciano, o has escuchado sobre San Ignacio de Loyola y la Espiritualidad Ignaciana… ¿Te gustaría aprender de qué se trata?... El Centro de Retiros Santa Rafaela, en Haverford, PA, de las Esclavas del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús y el Ministerio Hispano Ignaciano de la Provincia del este de los Jesuitas anudan esfuerzos para compartir este gran tesoro para nuestra vida espiritual. Para adultos 18+ años. Sábado 30 de agosto, 2025 De 8am a 4pm Hay becas disponibles. Escribe a [email protected] Inscripciones…
Penn International Student and Scholar Services
September 6 - 7, 2025
Fall Directed Retreat Weekend I 2025
With Fr. Joe Schad, SJ, Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN, Buff Barnes, Sister Jean Marie Holup, SS.C.M., Sister Mercedes Rojo, OSF and Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ
September 12 - 14, 2025
St. Raphaela Center
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 I 2025
With Fr. Joe Schad, SJ, Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN, Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ, Sister Mary Carboy, SSJ, Buff Barnes, Sister Jean Marie Holup, SS.C.M. and Sister Mercedes Rojo, OSF
September 12 - 19, 2025
St. Raphaela Center
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 […]
Spiritual Directors Circle: Somatic Spirituality
October 14, 2025
The Spiritual Directors Circle of the Philadelphia Region presents, Somatic Spirituality: An Introduction to Integrating the Body in Your Sessions How do we help others encounter God not just in their thoughts and emotions—but in their bodies? In this one-hour introduction, we’ll explore how the body holds spiritual experience, how stress and trauma can shape our connection to the divine, and how integrating somatic awareness into spiritual direction can support healing and transformation. Our presenter, Alicia Divers has spent her entire career in full-time ministry and currently serves as the Pastor of Community and Mission at Good Shepherd New York,…
Fall Directed Retreat II 2025
With Fr. Joe Schad, SJ, Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ and Mary Pollini
October 27 - November 3, 2025
St. Raphaela Center
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 Weekend II 2025
With Fr. Joe Schad, SJ, Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ and Mary Pollini
October 31 - November 2, 2025
St. Raphaela Center
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 […]
Un Corazón Semejante al Tuyo: Spanish Weekend Retreat
With Sindy Collazo
November 7 - 9, 2025
A Heart Like Yours ~ Un Corazón Semejante al Tuyo Spanish Ignatian Weekend Retreat El Retiro Ignaciano Un Corazón Semejante al Tuyo nos invita contemplar el Sagrado Corazón, que nos revela el amor y la identidad de nuestro mejor amigo...Jesús. Un fin de semana de renovación espiritual y encuentro con Dios a través de la espiritualidad ignaciana. “Un Corazón Semejante al Tuyo” es un retiro diseñado especialmente para personas hispanoparlantes, ya sea que estén comenzando o que ya practiquen la oración y reflexión ignaciana. No se requiere experiencia previa—solo un corazón abierto y disposición a escuchar. Qué puedes esperar Este…
Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio: Spanish Weekend Retreat
With Sindy Collazo
March 6 - 8, 2026
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 celebration of the Eucharist. Methodology: The retreat introduces moments of silence in a progressive manner. After each moment, the person is offered time to pray, reflect, and is invited to share with the whole group the “fruits” of the moment of prayer. During the weekend,…