Posted May 27, 2026 in Articles
Hearts of Gratitude filled the Chapel and the Loyola Room at the Jesuit Retreat Center on Thursday, May 14, as guests gathered to celebrate all the good things happening at this place of peace.
Remarks from Board Chair, Tim Merriman, and Interim Director, Mary Jo Lupica, along with a video message from Mike Marco, S.J., new Executive Director beginning October 1, centered on gratitude for the thousands of donors and friends of JRC.
More meaningful retreats, interesting programs and special events will take place in the weeks, months and years ahead, so please join us!
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Posted April 29, 2026 in Press Releases
Parma, Ohio. April 29, 2026. The Jesuit Retreat Center (JRC) in Parma, Ohio, after a national search, is pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Michael Marco, S.J., as its next Executive Director. His appointment... read more
Posted November 06, 2025 in Articles
Our 2025 Fall/Winter Newsletter is now available for download. This issue includes:
Updates about the St. Stanislaus statue restoration project and the entire Pilgrims of Hope Restoration Initiative to preserve beloved features of our grounds for... read more
Posted March 12, 2025 in Articles
At the Jesuit Retreat Center, one of the things of which we are most proud is our long connection with the Recovery community. Shortly after the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous in Akron in 1935, Sister... read more
Posted October 29, 2024 in Articles
Not infrequently, first time retreatants or guests at the Jesuit Retreat comment, “I never even knew this place existed”. That’s always slightly surprising to me as we have been here on State Road for over... read more
