Posted September 01, 2021 in Articles
Dear Friends of Jesuit Retreat Center,
After 30 years in education, I understand benchmarks and metrics for success. You could look at testing scores and grades, graduation rates and placements, wins on the field or court, trophies on the shelf and medals won. In a retreat center, success is a little harder to measure, particularly in this time of pandemic. From an operational perspective, you can look at the numbers served, funds received from donors, or enhancements to the physical plant. But none of these are the true measure of “success” here at JRC... read more
Posted July 15, 2021 in Articles
May 20, 2021 marked the 500th anniversary of St. Ignatius’ conversion. When Ignatius was a young soldier, he was injured by a cannonball at the Battle of Pamplona. Recovery from his injury also sparked an... read more
Posted May 01, 2021 in Articles
Dear Friends of Jesuit Retreat Center,
I write my last letter for our newsletter with deep gratitude for countless cherished memories. I will be retiring from my position as Executive Director at the Jesuit Retreat Center... read more
Posted January 01, 2021 in Articles
Dear Friends of Jesuit Retreat Center,
It is hard to find the words to describe a year of so much shared struggle and change as well as care and connection across our country and our world.... read more
Posted October 09, 2020 in Articles
Dear Friends of Jesuit Retreat Center,
In this season of autumn, we encounter a change in creation that embodies both loss and inspiration, a striking reflection of the complexities happening in our world in this time.... read more
