Benedictine Center for Spirituality offers a place to be apart, to enjoy the peace of a monastic atmosphere and the warmth of Benedictine community at Saint Walburga Monastery. Through the Center we hope to share the spiritual resources of the monastery with those seeking a deeper relationship with God.

Benedictine spirituality is rooted in the listening to God which occurs
     in Scripture,
     in Liturgy,
     in personal prayer,
     in life together
     and in ministry.
The Center invites others to join in that listening to God.

Coming Soon

Monastic Live-In

July 10 - 17

For Catholic Women over 18
The Monastic Live-In is an opportunity to live, work and pray with the monastic community for a week ($175)

Schedule 2009

Overnight retreats are open to women only.
Day events are open to all and most Saturdays of a retreat weekend
are open to men and women. See list below.

Retreat Weekends for Women
Friday 7 PM - Sunday 1:30 PM

Weekends include:

Private room and meals
Eucharist and Liturgy of the Hours with the monastic community
Daily conferences
Opportunity for Silence

Rosary Retreat

Sister Marlene Milasus, OSB

The rosary is an age-old devotional practice that can be experienced on many levels. It provides a unique approach to contemplative prayer. Discover the dynamism of the rosary as a pathway to God's presence within. ($125)

Monastic Live-In

Retreat Team

An invitation to live, work & pray with the monastic community for a week. All Catholic women over 18 are invited to attend. ($175)

Vocation Discernment Weekend

For women considering Benedictine life

Retreat Days for Men and Women
9:00AM - 3:30PM

Option: Eucharist at 8 AM
The days below are part of weekend retreats. See descriptions above.
Our overnight accommodations are limited to women, but Saturday is available as a day retreat for men and women on the following retreat weekends.
Cost $30, Includes lunch

Other Offerings

Desert Days

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Enjoy God's Presence in the quiet of the monastery church and grounds. Library and other areas are also available for reading and reflection. Bring bag lunch. Call for reservation.

Monastic Easter

April 8-12

This Holy Week retreat for women begins on Wednesday at 7 PM and ends on Easter Sunday at 1:00 PM.

Monastic Live-In

July 10-17

For Catholic Women over 18.
The Monastic Live-In is an opportunity to live, work and pray with the monastic community for a week.

Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius

It is possible to make the Spiritual Exercises at home if you are willing to commit an hour a day to prayer and to meet with a director weekly from September to May. For details call Sister Marita before September 15.

Spiritual Direction

Spiritual direction is available for those seeking a companion on the spiritual journey.

A Retreat Day for Your Group

Dates and themes can be arranged to meet the specific needs of your group.

E-mail:

maritaosb@aol.com

Call:

Sister Marita at 908-353-3028

Write:

Benedictine Center
851 N. Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07208

Location:

* Near Exit 13A of NJ Turnpike or Exit 140 of GS Parkway
* 35 minutes by bus or train from NYC