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Community Dinner & Movie Night: Spring Gathering
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming evening at Mary & Joseph Retreat Center as part of our Dinner & Movie Night Series. We’ll begin with appetizers and dinner, followed by a family-friendly film for those who would like to stay and enjoy the rest of the evening together. These evenings are centered on community […]
Retirement: Safe & Soulful
With Mark Mitchell, LMFT
Retirement can open the door to a new and meaningful season of life, but it can also bring questions, uncertainty, and unexpected challenges. This workshop will help you reflect on your retirement journey with greater safety, purpose, and soulfulness. Together, we will explore the four phases of retirement, the four dangers of retirement, and how […]
DESIGN FOR LIVING: 3-Day Spiritual Retreat
With Herb Kaighan - Centering Prayer and Jo Brooks
Hosted By: Herb Kaighan & Jo Brooks Step away from the noise for a few days and come back to yourself. This retreat is a gentle, practical reset – for your nervous system, your relationships, and your sense of direction. Over the weekend we'll guide you through a grounded recovery process and teach emotional sobriety: […]
Along the Way: Pilgrim Walk
With Sue Ballotti
Join us for our ninth annual Pilgrim Walk, a 4.8-mile journey through the streets and trails of Palos Verdes, leading to the sacred grounds of the retreat center. Inspired by the famous pilgrimage “The Way” to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, this half-day walk is adapted to our own community and surroundings. What to Expect: […]
Grateful Gatherings - 1st Tuesdays Monthly
With Valeria Chow - Life Coach, Facilitator
This Event takes place every first Tuesday of the month, from 9:30am-11:00am. The Power of Living Gratefully ~ Experience, deepen, and share the power of living gratefully. Bring gratitude to life… We hold grateful living as an engaged mindfulness practice, grounded in both wisdom and science, which supports our ability to see the wonder and […]
When Life Goes On... Sowing seeds of hope
With Valeria Chow and Sue Ballotti
The most precious opportunity presents itself when we come to the place where we think we can't handle whatever is happening. - Pema Chödrön Summer carries a quiet invitation — longer days, open skies, and the gentle reminder that the world keeps turning, even when ours has been upended. This retreat creates a warm and […]
Pilgrimage of the Heart: Weekend Retreat
With Terry Hershey
“Faith is not the clinging to a shrine but an endless pilgrimage of the heart” Rabbi Heschel “We walk not only to disconnect from the rapid pace of life, but to make space for presence, healing, connectedness on many levels – with others, with our world, and with ourselves.” Rev. Terry Hershey Join Terry […]
8-Day Silent Retreat: Jesus Our Peace
With Sr. Pascazia Kinkuhaire, DMJ, Sue Ballotti, Fr. Joe Miller, SVD and Fr. Mike Hutchins, SVD
Jesus is the embodiment of peace, offering a profound, supernatural serenity that transcends temporary worldly calm. He is the anchor that steadies us in times of challenge. This year’s retreat offers a sacred space to deepen your faith, rediscover inner peace, and embrace the quiet confidence that comes from trusting in God’s plan. Rooted in […]
Grateful Gatherings - 1st Tuesdays Monthly
With Valeria Chow - Life Coach, Facilitator
This Event takes place every first Tuesday of the month, from 9:30am-11:00am. The Power of Living Gratefully ~ Experience, deepen, and share the power of living gratefully. Bring gratitude to life… We hold grateful living as an engaged mindfulness practice, grounded in both wisdom and science, which supports our ability to see the wonder and […]
Bilaterial Drawing with Intention
With Laurie Wallace
We are presenting a series of workshops throughout the year exploring the linkage between the mind and creativity to enhance our self-awareness. Each workshop is designed to stand alone but follow theme presented. Third in the series, this workshop, first presented in 2025, "Bilateral Drawing" is an introduction to creating abstract art using both hands […]
SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Events!
We have many exciting events being planned. Details on each event with be forthcoming, but in the meantime, save the dates: November 14, 2026: Christmas Kintsugi December 2026: Annual Nativity Exhibit March 7-12, 2027: 5 Day Silent Retreat August 1-8, 2027: 8 Day Silent Retreat
