Chaplain - Student Retreats
Ignite Retreat for 1st Year Students - February
First year students! Join us for a one-night retreat to take a breather from campus, meet new friends, explore your faith, and reflect on your time at Holy Cross so far as you move into the second semester.
Date: February 6 - 7, 2026
If you have any questions, please email Emily Rauer Davis (edavis@holycross.edu)
Big Chill - February
Take some time away from campus to rest, recharge, and breathe. Come away to the Joyce Contemplative Center for 24 hours to disconnect from campus and connect with yourself and others. You may want to take time to do artwork, snowshoe in the trails of the JCC, take a nap and eat good food! Whatever you feel like you need, you are welcome to do for this brief time away!
If you have any questions, please email Emily Rauer Davis (edavis@holycross.edu)
Date: February 20 - 21, 2026
Details: No refunds within 2 weeks of the start of the retreat date.
Spiritual Exercises - March
What do you desire? What is God inviting you to? How do you integrate your faith with descisions you make in your life? What are the movements of your heart?
An adapted version of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, this five-day silent retreat is an opportunity for reflection and prayer.
In silence, you will be given the opportunity to reflect more deeply about your faith, the depth of God’s love for you, and your relationship to others.
In addition to time for personal prayer, reflection and liturgies, thematic talks are given by the Chaplain retreat directors to help assist in your faith journey. If you have any questions, please email Spiritual Exercises@holycross.edu
Date: February 27 - March 4, 2026
Details: No refunds within 2 weeks of the start of the retreat date.
Manresa Retreat - March
The Manresa Retreat offers the perfect opportunity for participants to explore their own transformative experiences and enhance their spiritual journey. By disconnecting from the daily chaos and distractions, students can focus on personal growth and spiritual development. The retreat is designed as a time of reflection, prayer, and contemplation, aimed at enriching one's relationship with themselves, others, and God.
During the retreat, participants will connect with others on a similar journey, and reflect on the changes they have encountered. The retreat encourages attendees to discover their transformative power and utilize it to live a more fulfilling life.
The Manresa Retreat is a two-night stay at the JCC, featuring student talks centered around identity, family, relationships, and moments of light and darkness. Students can engage in small group conversations, prayer, and personal reflection, enhancing their spiritual journey and deepening their understanding of God.
Date: March 20 - 22, 2026
Details: No refunds within 2 weeks of the start of the retreat date.
Women’s Retreat for Current Students
Women students and alumnae of Holy Cross are invited to gather together for a weekend of prayer, reflection, community and renewal. With a focus on feminist themes and perspectives, the women gathered will have the chance to connect with God, themselves and other Holy Cross women.
If you have any questions, please email Emily Rauer Davis (edavis@holycross.edu)
Date: April 10 - 12, 2026
Details: No refunds within 2 weeks of the start of the retreat date.
Study Retreat - May
Students are invited to step away from campus for a brief period of time to study and reflect at the Joyce Contemplative Center. The stress of campus around the time of finals can be overwhelming. This is an opportunity for students to study in a quiet, serene, and beautiful setting.
If you have any questions, please email Emily Rauer Davis (edavis@holycross.edu)
Date: May 5 - 7, 2026
Details: No refunds within 2 weeks of the start of the retreat date.
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