Building a Spiritual Community
Campus Ministry’s retreat programs offer a time to unplug from the many distractions of life and refocus your heart and mind on your spiritual journey.
Whether your idea of getting away is finding a quiet, wooded spot for personal prayer or practicing yoga and meditation, there's something for everyone: incoming freshmen, graduating seniors, those wishing to experience one-on-one spiritual guidance or those looking to meet new people.
Available Retreats
The Freshmen Escape is a chance to take time out and reflect on your experiences during a weekend led by upperclassmen. You'll meet new friends, discuss issues of college life, explore your faith, and hang out and relax.
The Escape was held September 20–22, 2024. For more information, contact Paige Kennedy, Retreat Program Coordinator.
Emerge is for sophomores, juniors and seniors and provides an opportunity to relax, reflect, build a community of support, serve and be strengthened.
Emerge will be on November 15–17, 2024. For more information, contact Paige Kennedy, Retreat Program Coordinator.
During the craziness of senior year, take a short break to reflect on your time at St. Edward's and stop to enjoy these last moments with other seniors. This overnight retreat led by St. Edward’s staff provides an opportunity to share memories and pray together for God’s blessing as you prepare to move beyond the Hilltop. The retreat is open to all seniors graduating in December 2024 and May, August or December 2025.
The Senior Retreat will be on February 7-8, 2025. For more information, contact Josh Stagni, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry.
Encounter is a student-led weekend retreat that allows students the opportunity to step back from the many demands of life at St. Edward's in order to intentionally reflect on their relationships with God, with themselves, and with others.
Encounter will be on February 28–March 2, 2025. For more information, contact Paige Kennedy, Retreat Program Coordinator.
Connect with other women and join us for some time of reflection and sharing designed to help us slow down and recognize God in our everyday life.
The Women's Retreat will be on April 12, 2025. For more information, contact Paige Kennedy, Retreat Program Coordinator.
Get together with other men for food, brotherhood and spiritual conversation.
The Men's Retreat will be on April 12, 2025. For more information, contact Josh Stagni, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry.
Connect with others from the queer community and join us for some time of reflection and conversation.
The Queer Retreat will be on May 3, 2025. For more information, contact Josh Stagni, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry.