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Other Retreats

Beach Retreat

At least once a year, and sometimes once a semester, retreats are held at the Jersey Shore. Have a chance to enjoy the beach environment while you reflect on the awesome nature of God and the presence of the divine within each one of us.

Camping & Canoeing Retreat

This is one of the most popular retreats and usually sells out quickly. Spend a weekend in early September tent camping with other students. Talks and reflections on the power of creation and our relationship with God and others. Saturday includes a canoe trip down the Delaware River.

Catholic Identity Retreat

A weekend retreat that focuses on particularly Roman Catholic themes, especially what is means to be a Catholic today. This weekend is an open discussion about issues that Catholics and other Christians, and other believers might be asking.

  • What does it mean to be a Catholic?
  • Why I am still catholic?
  • What is essential about being a Catholic?

Discipleship Retreat

For those called to a deeper expression of the Catholic faith.

Faculty & Staff Retreat Days

Days of Recollection for Faculty and Staff. Currently, there are days in Advent and Lent. Talks, reflection, refreshments and Mass directed toward Staff and Faculty of the university.

Interfaith Retreat

Spend a weekend with believers of different faith backgrounds. Understand what makes us different and what makes us the same.

Poconos Retreat

Come to the mountains for a weekend of nature, adventure and reflection. Usually located at winterized camps, these retreats are an interaction with nature, God, others and self. Weekends often include hiking, sports activities and exercise time. Evenings by a campfire tend to be a highlight for many.

RCIA Retreat

For students and parishioners of St. Thomas of Villanova Parish seeking full initiation in the Church.

Senior Retreat

A weekend for the Senior Class as they prepare to move on. This year's class is invited to a weekend in the Pocono Mountains January 18-19-20. This retreat is led by staff and recent alumni.

Social Justice Retreat

February 1-3, 2008. Service and Reflection. Stay at Romero House in Camden for service opportunities and discussion to heighten awareness of the Christian call to service.

Workout Weekend

March 28-30, 2008. Body, Mind and Spirit. Take time to seek balance in your life though excercise of Body, mind and spirit. Yoga and/or Tai Chi, rock climbing, excercises, sports, as well as games, meditation and talks to help retreatants grow in integraton and balance.