![]() | Villa Pauline Retreat and Spiritual Center Scroll down for information on our programs and retreats in the sections below or you can download a flier with registration form for each program by clicking on the title in the list below. Feb. 19, 2025 Serendipity of SufferingMarch 19, 2025 Acceptance: Pathway to Peace April 9, 2025 Reel Insights: A Man Called Otto April 23, 2025 Missionary Discipleship Summer, 2025 Summer Retreats For more information about programs or to register for summer retreats, please call Sister Joseph (973)919-9874. |
Please make checks payable to: Villa Pauline Retreat and Spiritual Center. | Online Program Registration | Print Retreat Registration (PDF) |
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10:00 AM | Arrival/Coffee and Socializing |
10:30 AM | Presentation |
11:10 AM | Quiet time for prayer and reflection (Exposition) |
11:40 AM | Sharing of the graces of the morning |
12:00 PM | Lunch |
1:00 PM | Presentation |
1:30 PM | Guided Meditation (imaginative Leccio) |
1:40 PM | Time for sharing or reflection as needed |
2:00 PM | Departure |
Join us at Villa Pauline for the first Film Study event for 2025!
Wednesday, April 9 -- 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Arrival: 9:30 AM/Coffee/12:30/Hot Lunch Suggested Offering: $60.00
A Man Called Otto
Fall in love with the grumpiest man in America!
Based on the acclaimed Swedish novel, A Man Called Ove, discover what can happen when you let life in!
We are well into the season of Lent. Let us take pause to reflect on our own faith and relationship stories as we await God’s transfiguring love. In the film, there are myriad opportunities to find God.
Reel Insights speaks to those who enjoy movies and search for meaning in life.
Introduce the film…View the film…Discuss and Savor the film.
Facilitator: Sr. Marie Pauline, SCC – a film aficionado!
Fr. Richard will draw from the Scriptures to reflect on our call to discipleship, how we are commissioned and challenged to live it, the joys and challenges of being disciples of the Lord, and where and how to find encouragement as we continue to
live out that discipleship.
Drawing on over 30 years of parish ministry and experiences, it will be an opportunity to deepen our commitment to the Lord and the life of the Spirit who invigorates us.
Suggested donation $60 (or according to your means.)10:00 AM | Arrival/Coffee and Socializing |
10:30 AM | Presentation |
11:15 AM | Mass and period of Adoration |
12:00 PM | Lunch |
1:00 PM | Presentation |
1:30 PM | Reflection and sharing |
1:40 PM | Summary thoughts and practical suggestions |
2:00 PM | Departure |
Five Day Preached Retreat Mallinkcrodt Convent Rev. Dennis J. W. O'Donnell | Register Now! |
Donation: $500 | or see links near top of page for downloadable forms. |
Six Day Preach Retreat Villa Pauline Retreat & Spiritual Center Rev. James Croghan, SJ | Register Now! |
Donation: $600 | or see links near top of page for downloadable forms. |
Villa Pauline Retreat and Spiritual Center Rev. Anthony Ciorra, Sr. Carol Makravitz, Sr. Teresa Skierkowski | Register now |
Donation: $700 | or see links near top of page for downloadable forms. |
![]() | Rev. Anthony Ciorra is not new to the SCCs. In the summer of 2024 he preached two retreats, one at the Motherhouse and one at Villa Pauline. He is a leading expert on Christian Spirituality. He holds graduate degrees in psychology, spirituality and pastoral theology. He earned his PhD in Historical Theology from Fordham University. Currently he is Assistant Vice-President for Mission and Catholic Identity at Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT His professional experience ranges from parish life and preaching to teaching and administration, to retreat work and formation ministries. In addition he give workshops and retreats throughout the world. Father Ciorra is a member of Voluntas Dei US, a secular institute whose members strive to live the will of God in the present moment |
![]() | Sister Carol Makravitz, SCC is a member of the Villa Pauline Spiritual irection and Retreat Team. As a well-known spiritual director, director of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola and 19th Annotation of the Exercises, Sister brings with her direction various gifts and insights in prayer and the spiritual life. Sister is a member of the Spiritual Directors International. |
![]() | Sister Teresa Skierkowski, SCC is also a well-known member of the Villa Pauline Spiritual Direction Team and past director of the former Quellen Spiritual Center. A member of Spiritual Directors International, Sister has presented day programs, Lenten programs, seasonal reading groups and facilitated the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius through the years at Villa Pauline. |
Six Day Preached Retreat Villa Pauline and Spiritual Center Rev. Ron Hoye, CM | Register Now |
Donation: $600 | or see links near top of page for downloadable forms. |
Fr. Ron Hoye, CM, has been leading parish missions on and off for more than 10 years. He has taught Business Ethics at DePaul University in Chicago, been heavily involved in youth and young adult programs across the country and continues his interest and involvement in Leadership and Evangelization Outreach. His missions blend humor, story, sacrament and spiritual reflection in a presentation that appeals to all ages.
This retreat presents a practical, “how-to” approach in living our lives as disciples of Christ. Our relationship with Jesus is the main thing, not just as vowed religious, but as sons and daughters of our loving God. But how do we live that? As individuals and church? As members of the same community? What are some practical ideas and things that can easily be incorporated into the routines of life to assure the main thing stays the main thing? Filled with stories and humor this retreat begins and ends in Scripture. Five topics are addressed and expanded: • Gratitude • Prayer • Service • Forgiveness • Witness