Retreats
Campus Ministry hosts off-site retreats throughout the academic year. Take time away from the busyness of the academic year to spend time with God in fellowship with peers. Retreats have no registration fees and transportation is provided.
When: September, 2023 (dates TBA)
Where: Toah Nipi Retreat Center, Rindge, N.H.
Who is it for: first-year students
Instagram: @pc_connections_retreatContact:
JP Manning
mannin5@providence.eduTake a break from the busyness of your first weeks of college to form new friendships and reflect on the role of God in your life. Make connections with student retreat leaders and fellow new students. Enjoy a weekend of canoeing, s’mores around a bonfire, quiet time, a fresh outlook on college, and great food. The weekend includes small group games and discussion, an Olympics Games competition Saturday afternoon, and the opportunity to learn about all that Campus Ministry has to offer. Transportation and lodging are provided. Students of all faith traditions (or none) are welcome.
When: fall semester, 2023 (dates TBA)
Where: Taconic State Park, Copake Falls, N.Y.
Who is it for: male undergraduate studentsContact:
JP Manning
mannin5@providence.eduUnplug, unwind, and enjoy the great outdoors in the beautiful fall weather during our annual Men’s Wilderness Retreat. Enjoy hiking during peak foliage season, campfires, cooking over an open fire, and camaraderie, as well as opportunities for Mass and confession.
Registration will begin in early September and you will receive a packing list upon signing up. Transportation and tents are provided. We have additional camping gear for all participants.
When: fall semester, 2023 (dates TBA)
Where: Mount Monadnock, Jaffrey, N.H.
Who is it for: female undergraduate studentsContact:
Sister Anne Frances Klein, O.P.
aklein2@providence.eduCome and enjoy the scenic views on Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey, N.H. This retreat includes a hike up Mount Monadnock, tent camping at Monadnock State Park, fellowship around the campfire, Mass on the mountain, and adoration in the woods. Take a break, enjoy the fall color, and experience the glory of God’s creation. This retreat is open to all women on campus.
Registration will begin in early September and you will receive a packing list upon signing up. Transportation and tents are provided. We have additional camping gear for all participants.
When: fall semester, 2023 (dates tba)
Where: The Retreat at Norwich Lake, Huntington, Mass.
Who is it for: sophomoresContact:
JP Manning
mannin5@providence.eduLighthouse is a retreat which focuses on the experiences of your second year on campus. These include things like balancing leadership positions and commitments, nurturing old and new relationships, and perhaps feeling a little lost or uncertain about your faith. It can be very easy for your sophomore year to leave you in search of a firm foundation, an anchor which can bring clarity and strength to your specific story. On Lighthouse, we want to meet you where you are, walk with you, and be instruments in your discovery of how God is calling to you, even in stormy seas.
The weekend includes witness talks from junior and senior students about their sophomore years at PC, Mass, eucharistic adoration, opportunities for confession, prayer, games, a bonfire by the lake, and great food.
When: spring semester, 2023 (date TBA)
Where: Mercy by the Sea Retreat Center, Madison, Conn.
Who is it for: undergraduate studentsContact:
JP Manning
mannin5@providence.eduThis one-day retreat includes reflections by a chaplain and campus ministers, opportunities for sacraments, and time for personal prayer and reflection. Other than the talks by staff and the sacraments, this retreat will be made in total silence. This is our most unique retreat offering in that there are no small groups, games, or icebreakers, but simply time to be with God in a profound way. We are so excited to share the graces of this beautiful weekend with you!
When: spring semester, 2023 (dates TBA)
Where: Enders Island Retreat Center, Mystic, Conn.
Who is it for: undergraduate studentsContact:
JP Manning
mannin5@providence.edu“I was going through the motions, but didn’t feel like God was in my daily life. Not until I went on Encounter.”
This unique retreat brings together many different people who are in different places in their lives and in their walks with God. The weekend retreat is led by students who have previously attended the Encounter retreat and is filled with time for reflection, the sacraments, personal prayer, and fellowship with friends. It is a great opportunity to take a weekend away from the busy life of the PC campus and have time for prayer, reflection, and community building. Come find out what encountering Christ is all about.
