Other Catholic Organizations

Come! Refresh your spirit in the Goodness and Beauty of God. Come! Open your heart to the Holy One who desires to reveal the "hidden sweetness" in all that is sacred in your life. Come! Be embraced by unconditional Love. Presenter: Sister Loretta Schaf, OSF. is a Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia. She has […]

Vallombrosa Center is sponsoring a retreat weekend for Families and Friends of Alcoholics by Fr. Tom Weston, SJ. Enjoy the peace and beauty of our grounds while gaining insight and encouragement. We will have some conversations, some prayer, some quiet, and some time to rest and to share our experiences, strengths and hopes. Cost: $350, […]

A Silent Retreat for Men, led by Fr. Kevin Leidich SJ and Michael Cheney St. Ignatius Loyola invites us to consider how God is actively involved in our lives every day. He sees our relationship with God as dynamic and rooted in the invitation to share in God’s work and ministry. Let’s explore ways of […]

A Silent Retreat for Women Renowned priest and author Henri Nouwen insisted that an authentic life came from living out of the core of who we truly are. The questions are, then: Who are we? What is our spiritual identity, and how do we identify our true selves? In this highly technological age, we will […]

Cornel West, Princeton UniversityOctober 3, 2014 | 7-8:15 p.m.Mayer TheaterSanta Clara UniversityBook signing to followCo-sponsored by the Commonwealth Club In the 2014-15 Bannan Institute series will kick-off with Cornel West, one of the world’s most provocative activists, authors, and philosophers. Come hear West discuss his latest book, Black Prophetic Fire, and offer a fresh perspective […]

Maureen O’Connell, LaSalle UniversityOctober 9, 2014 | 4-5:15 p.m.St. Clare Room, Library and Learning CommonsSanta Clara University See. Judge. Act. Catholic Social Teaching, developed by Roman Catholic leaders as a way to respond to calls for justice in the 20th Century, has used this three-step approach for responding to what popes and bishops call "the […]

A Non-silent Retreat for Women and Men, led by Ms. Chris Rogers and Ms. Rosemary Robinson What does it mean to be invited by God — to be called forth in a particular, personal way? Through poetry, music, scripture, silence and conversation, we will examine the notion of vocation in terms of living out of […]

Aldo Billingslea, Santa Clara UniversityOctober 14, 2014 | 4-5:15 p.m.St. Clare Room, Library and Learning CommonsSanta Clara UniversityCo-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Santa Clara’s own Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, Aldo Billingslea, facilitates a panel of SCU staff and faculty members in a reflection on issues of diversity and inclusion within […]

Tom Lucas, S.J.October 21, 2014 | 4-5:15 p.m.St. Clare Room, Library and Learning CommonsSanta Clara University Please join us in commemorating the 200th anniversary of the restoration of the Society of Jesus in a visually engaging presentation by Tom Lucas, S.J. of Seattle University. Fr. Lucas will detail the cultural, political, and religious Context of […]

A Non-silent Retreat for Women, led by Ms. Catherine Wolff and Ms. Nancy Greenfield Pope Francis has expressed a "vivid hope" that women will play a "more incisive" role in the Catholic Church, as well as in all the venues in which "the most important decisions are adopted." Together, we will seek new ways for […]

November 5, 2014 | 4-5:15 p.m.St. Clare Room, Library and Learning CommonsSanta Clara University In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the assassination of six Jesuits and two of their collaborators at the Universidad de Centroamerica (UCA) in El Salvador during the country's civil war, this panel will consider the life struggles and challenges out […]

November 12, 2014 | 4-5:15 p.m.St. Clare Room, Library and Learning CommonsSanta Clara UniversityReception immediately followingCo-sponsored by the University Library as the Book of the Quarter, Office of Undergraduate Studies, and the President’s Office In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the assassination of six Jesuits and two of their collaborators at the Universidad de […]

A Non-silent Retreat for Women and Men, led by Fr. Gregory Boyle SJ If love is the answer, then tenderness is the methodology, strategy, and way of proceeding. With a foundation of 30 years of ministry to gang members, Fr. Boyle will use scripture to help us see tenderness as a measure of spiritual maturity.

You are invited to take time out for yourself to engage in discovery, reflection and spiritual renewal. As we cultivate our awareness of God’s presence in the many facets of our lives, our ministries become more grounded and vibrant. This capacity is strengthened both individually and communally. Essential elements of bereavement care will be integrated. […]

A Non-silent Retreat for Women and Men, lead by Deacon Ron Hansen Noted author Ron Hansen will help us examine the presence of God in contemporary literature and film. How do we use books and movies to enhance our faith? Suggested readings will be provided in advance to facilitate retreat discussion; films will be viewed […]

A Non-silent Retreat for Women and Men, led by Paul Hanley, Mary Abinante, and Fr. Chi Ngo SJ Ignatius called himself the pilgrim — a traveler who comes from afar on a journey to a holy place. His openness allowed him to experience God deeply in the events of his life. His faith inspired him […]

A Non-silent Retreat for Women and Men, led by Fr. Tom Weston SJ At this time of the year, we often ask ourselves how we can achieve a sense of thankfulness and tranquility. We’ll take a look at the many gifts we’ve been given — and pay attention to the many ways we can be […]