8-Day Silent Retreat: Jesus Our Peace
With Sr. Pascazia Kinkuhaire, DMJ, Sue Ballotti, Fr. Joe Miller, SVD and Fr. Mike Hutchins, SVD
August 2 - 9, 2026
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 the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, this traditional silent retreat provides time for personal reflection, solitude, and prayer. Through scripture meditation and spiritual direction, participants are invited to be attentive to the inner movements of the Holy Spirit and to cultivate a spirit of hope in their daily lives.
Optional Evening Activities:
- Labyrinth Walk – A meditative journey toward peace and renewal.
- Reconciliation Service – Reflect on God’s mercy and the power of forgiveness.
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – Spend quiet time in adoration and contemplation.
About the Leaders
Sr. Pascazia Kinkuhaire, DMJ
Sr. Pascazia Kinkuhaire, DMJ, is a Daughter of Mary and Joseph of Ugandan origin. She specializes in Social Ministry in Mission, and is a Spiritual Director. She has served in her Order as Teacher, Social Worker, Formator, and in Leadership on the Africa Province level. Here in California, she is a Designated Board Member of […]
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Sue Ballotti
Sue Ballotti is a spiritual director, retreat facilitator, and docent for labyrinth walks at Mary & Joseph Retreat Center. She is a Master Catechist for the LA Archdiocese and a past director of RCIA at St. Margaret Mary in Lomita. She serves on the Board of Directors of the MJRC as Vice-President, and is a […]
Learn more about Sue BallottiFr. Joe Miller, SVD
Fr. Joe Miller, SVD, has been a Divine Word Missionary priest for over 50 years, including 9 years as seminary formation and vocations director, 3 years as a parish priest, 10 years in hospital chaplaincy, and 10 years as Missions Office Director. He currently works in Spiritual Formation, retreat ministry,, hospital chaplaincy, and Mission Animation.
Learn more about Fr. Joe Miller, SVDFr. Mike Hutchins, SVD
Fr. Mike Hutchins is a Divine Word Missionary, now semi-retired. Over the years, he has served primarily in educational ministries, including high school teaching in South Los Angeles, college teaching in the Philippines, seminary formation and administration in Divine Word institutions in the U.S. Midwest. He has enjoyed complementary ministries in Worldwide Marriage Encounter and, […]
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