Program Descriptions
Descriptions for all Campus Ministry and Office of Mission programs can be accessed by clicking on the links below. These program descriptions may change from time to time. Students should carefully read the program descriptions prior to registering or applying for a program.
Links to register/apply for each program are available within each program description below.
Once a student has registered for or has been accepted to their chosen program, they must also sign a legal agreement, the Program Agreement, which includes a media release, medical release, assumption of risk, waiver, and release of liability, and indemnity. The Program Agreement includes a link back to this page. Prior to signing the Program Agreement, students must re-read their chosen program description by clicking on the link below.
Service and Immersion Programs
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Program Name
Appalachian Experience (APEX)
Program Dates
March 1-9, 2024
Program Director(s)
Patricia Riordan
Program Director(s) Contact Information
priordan@sju.edu
Program Description:
The Appalachian Experience (APEX) offers students an experience of community, serving with other and for others, while learning about the culture and concerns of the people of the Appalachian region. During the spring break immersion experience, students will learn, serve, and grow in relationship with the communities in Appalachia.Program Location(s):
Students will be assigned to one of the following organizations:- Towns of Clifton Forge and Covington, VA (Parrish Court United Methodist Church 2343 S Carpenter Dr, Covington, VA 24426)
- Apple Ridge Farm (9230 Pine Forest Rd NE, Copper Hill, VA 24079)
- Wade Center (1400 Highland Avenue, Bluefield, West Virginia 24701)
- Morgan Scott Project (1022 Old Deer Lodge Pike Deer Lodge, TN 37726)
- Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity (Rema Christian Center 3584 Davis Stuart Road, Lewisburg, WV 24901)
- Housing Development Alliance (2871 North Main St. Hazhard, KY 41701)
- MCC SWAP (Elkhorn Community Church 3040 Elkhorn Creek, Elkhorn City, KY)
- Appalachia Habitat for Humanity (115 Mt Laurel Dr Robbins, TN 37852)
- Town of St. Paul (16531 Russell St, St Paul, VA 24283)
- Appalachian Institute at Wheeling University (Air Farms 92 Battle Run Rd, Triadelphia, WV 26059)
- Ashe County Habitat for Humanity (127 Beaver Creek School Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694)
- Hometown Habitat for Humanity (320 Cothren Street, Wilkesboro, North Carolina)
Additionally, several groups will spend one night at:
- The Fieldhouse 14810 Murdock Street Chantilly, VA
Transportation to Location(s):
Ground transportation in SJU-owned vans and vans rented from Enterprise.Description of Activities and Related Requirement:
During the spring break immersion trip, students will take part in various physical service projects that may include, but are not limited to: light construction, cleaning, painting, lifting, climbing ladders, and using hammers, saws, or power tools. Work may be indoors or outdoors. Other service projects will include personal interaction with members of the community we are visiting. Hiking and other outdoor recreation may also be a part of some trips. Wheelchair accessibility is not guaranteed at all sites.Hotel or Housing Accommodations:
Varies per site as accommodations will be provided by the host organization. Churches, gymnasiums, camp facilities, retreat centers etc. are utilized, each requiring participants to bring sleeping bags or blankets. No hotels. Packing lists are provided to participants prior to departure.Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements:
In addition to the Community Standards, the following Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements apply:- No illegal drug possession or use; no alcohol possession or use, even if age 21 or over
- Use of cell phones is limited.
Link to application and more information:
The application link for APEX and more information can be found on the APEX website: sju.edu/APEXChange Log
9/12/2023 - Initial program description published.
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Program Name
Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice
Program Dates
October 28-30, 2023
Program Director(s)
Beth Ford McNamee
Program Director(s) Contact Information
emcnamee@sju.edu
(610) 660-3124Program Description:
The Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice is an opportunity to learn, pray, and advocate for justice at the largest annual Catholic social justice gathering in the United States.Program Location(s):
Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USTransportation to Location(s):
Students and staff will drive in SJU vehicles.Description of Activities and Related Requirements:
The program involves attending a conference.Hotel or Housing Accommodations:
Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USCampus Ministry Rules/Requirements:
In addition to the Community Standards, the following Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements apply:- COVID vaccinations are mandatory for participants
- No illegal drug possession or use; no alcohol possession or use, even if age 21 or over
Link to application:
The application will be posted yearly in the fall on the Campus Ministry website.Change Log
9/12/2023 - Initial program description published.
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Program Name
Philadelphia Service Immersion Program 2.0 (PSIP 2.0)
Program Dates
August 20- 23, 2024
Program Director(s)
Eric Thompson
Dan Joyce S.J.Program Director(s) Contact Information
ethompso@sju.edu
djoyce@sju.eduProgram Description:
PSIP 2.0 is an early move-in opportunity specifically for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students will participate in community service at a community partner site in Philadelphia during the day. In the late afternoon and evening, students will explore different historical and cultural destinations in the Philadelphia area. Students will also spend time on campus reflecting on their service experiences while also fostering a community amongst their peers.Program Location(s):
In small groups, students will serve at various community partners throughout the city of Philadelphia. During the late afternoon, the student groups will join SJU alumni to visit a Philadelphia historical or cultural destination. The service sites and historical/ cultural destinations may include, but are not limited to:- Community Center at Visitation (2646 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125)
- Providence Center (2557 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133)
- Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden (2241 North Philip Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19133)
- Pathways to Philadelphia Housing (5201 Old York Rd 4th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19141)
- Sisters of St. Joseph Welcome Center (728 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134)
- Lutheran Settlement House ( 1340 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125)
- Philabundance and Hub of Hope (Suburban Station Concourse, 1400 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102)
- Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance (420 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130)
- Our Brother's Place Bethesda (907 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA 19123)
- Saint Joseph’s University (5600 City Ave, Philadelphia, 19131)
- Magic Gardens (1020 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147)
- Franklin Square Mini Golf (200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
- Independence Hall (520 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA 19106)
- Spruce Street (301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
Transportation to Location(s):
Students will travel together in a group either via public transportation (SEPTA), an SJU owned vehicle, or walking.Description of Activities and Related Requirements:
Student volunteer activities vary depending on site location and may include, but are not limited to: organizing, moving items, interacting with community members, bagging food for a food bank, preparing meals, cleaning, painting, gardening/ outdoor work.In addition to service, students can expect to visit a Philly destination as listed above. This can include extended times outdoors, hiking, walking, and there may be facility limitations such as non-wheel-chair accessible.
Hotel or Housing Accommodations:
During the program, students will stay in their own on-campus or off-campus homes. Housing accommodations are not provided.Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements:
In addition to the Community Standards, the following Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements apply:- No illegal drug possession or use; no alcohol possession or use, even if age 21 or over
- Clothing should be modest and respectful. Sneakers should be worn at service and Philly destinations.
Link to application:
A link to the application can be found at sju.edu/PSIP.Change Log
9/12/2023 - Initial program description published.
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Program Name
Philadelphia Service Immersion Program for First-Year Students (PSIP FY)
Program Dates
August 20- 23, 2024
Program Director(s)
Eric Thompson
Dan Joyce S.J.Program Director(s) Contact Information
ethompso@sju.edu
djoyce@sju.eduProgram Description:
PSIP is an early move-in opportunity specifically for first-year students. Students will participate in community service at a community partner site in Philadelphia during the day. In the late afternoon and evening, students will explore different historical and cultural destinations in the Philadelphia area. Students will also spend time on campus reflecting on their service experiences while also fostering a community amongst their peers.Program Location(s):
In small groups, students will serve at various community partners throughout the city of Philadelphia. During the late afternoon, the student groups will join SJU alumni to visit a Philadelphia historical or cultural destination. The Service sites and historical/ cultural destinations may include, but are not limited to:- Gompers Elementary School (5701 Wynnefield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131)
- Aquinas Center (1700 Fernon St, Philadelphia, PA 19145)
- Saint John's Hospice (1221 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107)
- Guadalupe Family Services (509 State St, Camden, NJ 08102)
- Inglis House (2600 Belmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131)
- Lucy Outreach (3201 Federal St, Camden, NJ 08105)
- PAR (2024 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140)
- Northern Children's Services (5301 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128)
- GESU School ( 1700 W Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19121)
- Feltonville Intermediate School (238 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120)
- Broad Street Ministries ( 315 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107)
- Cradles to Crayons (4700 Wissahickon Ave Suite 142, Philadelphia, PA 19144)
- Barnes Foundation (2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130)
- Historic Rittenhouse Town (208 Lincoln Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19144)
- Eastern State Penitentiary (2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130)
- Wissahickon Valley Park (Valley Green Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19128)
- Logan Square Sites
- Philadelphia Art Museum (2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130)
- Kimmel Center (300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102)
- Forbidden Drive at Fairmount
- West Philadelphia
- Old Saint Joseph's Church (321 Willings Alley, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
- Independence Hall (520 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA 19106)
- Museum of the American Revolution (101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
- Constitution Center ( 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
- Spruce Street (301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
Transportation to Location(s):
Students will travel together in a group either via public transportation (SEPTA), an SJU owned vehicle, or walking.Description of Activities and Related Requirements:
Student volunteer activities vary depending on site location and may include, but are not limited to: organizing, moving items, interacting with community members, bagging food for a food bank, preparing meals, cleaning, painting, gardening/ outdoor work.In addition to service, students can expect to visit a Philly destination as listed above. This can include extended times outdoors, hiking, walking, and there may be facility limitations such as non-wheel-chair accessible.
Hotel or Housing Accommodations:
During the program, students will stay in their own on-campus homes. Housing accommodations are not provided.Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements:
In addition to the Community Standards, the following Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements apply:- No illegal drug possession or use; no alcohol possession or use, even if age 21 or over
- Clothing should be modest and respectful. Sneakers should be worn at service and Philly destinations.
Link to application:
A link to the application can be found at sju.edu/PSIP.Change Log
9/12/2023 - Initial program description published.
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Program Name
Weekly Service
Program Dates
Fall and Spring semesters, weekly
Program Director(s)
Beth Ford McNamee
Program Director(s) Contact Information
emcnamee@sju.edu
(610) 660-3124Program Description:
SJU Weekly Service is a relationship-based service program grounded in our Catholic, Jesuit tradition and welcoming of all students. We seek to provide students with an opportunity to experience the realities of our neighbors in the Philadelphia and Camden communities, reflect on their unique calling as agents of change, and develop a lifelong passion of working for justice.Program Location(s):
Weekly Service placement locations are located in the greater Philadelphia and Camden communities. A complete listing of service placements are on the Weekly Service website.Transportation to Location(s):
SJU students will have the option of the following transportation options: (1) drive or ride in SJU vehicles (2) drive or ride in a student’s personal vehicle (3) utilize public transportation to service, or (4) walk to their service placement if applicable.Description of Activities and Related Requirements:
Student volunteer activities vary depending on site location and may include but are not limited to: tutoring/mentoring youth; visiting with seniors in nursing homes; facilitating activities with adults or youth with disabilities; serving food at a soup kitchen or organizing food donations at a food bank; or running with individuals who are transitioning out of homelessness.Hotel or Housing Accommodations:
N/ACampus Ministry Rules/Requirements:
In addition to the Community Standards, the following Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements apply:- Cell phones should be put away during service (with the exception of the group leader who can keep their cell phone on hand in case of any emergencies).
- No illegal drug possession or use; no alcohol possession or use, even if age 21 or over
- COVID vaccines are mandatory for some placements (which are specified in the site descriptions)
- Students must watch an information video before applying if they are a new volunteer. Students must attend both a general orientation and a site specific orientation.
- Students volunteering with youth must complete background check clearances.
- Students must travel or walk to service with at least one other student.
Link to application:
Weekly Service applications can be found on the Weekly Service website.Change Log
9/12/2023 - Initial program description published.
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Program Name
Winter Immersion Program (WIP)
Program Dates
Preparation: September 25, 2023
Immersion: January 6-13, 2024
Integration: January 15 - March 25, 2024
Program Director(s)
Tinamarie Stolz
Program Director(s) Contact Information
tstolz@sju.edu
(610) 660-3123Program Description:
The Winter Immersion Program (WIP) invites students to live out a “faith that does justice” by encountering God’s love in the relationships made along el camino (the way), and living out justice-centered values upon return. WIP is not just a week-long experience. Students will engage in a preparation, immersion, and integration process as a community. WIP explores the intersection of faith and justice and dives deeply into themes such as: Ignatian Social Justice, Catholic Social Teaching, liberation, and context of the WIP sites, which will vary depending on the community they will be immersed in.Program Location(s):
- Las Cruces, New Mexico
- El Paso, Texas
- San Salvador, El Salvador
Transportation to Location(s):
- SJU vans to the airport
- Planes to Program Locations
- Ground transportation (including but not limited to vans or private buses once on site)
Description of Activities and Related Requirements:
It varies per site. Our immersions are focused on encounter and building relationships. However, there is a lot of walking and standing. In the homestays in El Salvador are in a rural mountainous area.Hotel or Housing Accommodations:
- Las Cruces – house with one floor
- El Paso – bunk beds located in a church
- SanSalvador – depending on the group size, hotel or homestay
Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements:
- Cellphones are to be turned off at all times
- No illegal drug possession or use; no alcohol possession or use, even if age 21 or over)
- COVID vaccinations are mandatory for participants
Link to application:
Application will be online once createdChange Log
9/12/2023 - Initial program description published.
Retreats
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Program Name
Chapel Choir and Band Retreat
Program Dates
February 2-3, 2024
Program Director(s)
Diane Hankee
Program Director(s) Contact Information
dhankee@sju.edu
(610) 660-1673Program Description:
A 24-hour retreat for students involved in SJU’s Chapel Choir and Band to relax, pray, have fun, sing/play music, and learn about one another on a deeper level.Program Location(s):
St. Raphaela Retreat Center - Haverford, PATransportation to Location(s):
Students usually carpool to and from the retreat, with upperclass students driving others. If needed, SJU vans are used.Description of Activities and Related Requirements:
Community builders, student-led talks, small group discussions, music rehearsals, morning and evening prayer,Hotel or Housing Accommodations:
Housing accommodations at St. Raphaela CenterCampus Ministry Rules/Requirements:
In addition to the Community Standards, the following Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements apply:- You must be a member of the SJU Chapel Choir or Band to participate in this retreat.
- Cell phone usage is limited.
- No illegal drug possession or use; no alcohol possession or use, even if age 21 or over
- COVID vaccinations are mandatory for all participants.
Link to application:
No application.Change Log
9/12/2023 - Initial program description published.
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Program Name
Discover Retreat
Program Dates
April 14-16, 2023
Program Director(s)
Doug Ray, S.J.
Program Director(s) Contact Information
dray@sju.edu
Program Description:
The Discover retreat is for juniors and seniors who have already made the Search retreat. It offers an opportunity to revisit and deepen many of the experiences from Search, with a focus on discerning where God is calling you in your life today.Program Location(s):
Saint Raphaela Center, 616 Coopertown Road, Haverford, PA 19041Transportation to Location(s):
Students drive themselves to the Saint Raphaela Center in carpools in their own vehicles.Description of Activities and Related Requirements:
Most of the activities on the retreat take place indoors, and involve sitting while listening to talks by other students or meeting with each other in small groups. Some brief activities will be outdoors and involve light amounts of physical activity such as stretching, running, and jumping.Hotel or Housing Accommodations:
The Saint Raphaela Center provides housing for students and staff in a combination of single, double, or triple accommodations.Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements:
In addition to the Community Standards, the following Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements apply:Students are asked to minimize their use of cell phones, to keep any information that other students share confidential (except in the cases of mandatory reporting and students who may be a danger to themselves or others). Students are asked not to use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs, and to refrain physical intimacy while at the Saint Raphaela Center.
Link to application:
There is a single site where the applications for the Spark, Ignite, Search, Discover, and Senior Retreats can be found. The application for a particular retreat is only available on that site when registration is actually open. At other times, the page is blank. The page can be found at the following link: https://epay.sju.edu/C21318_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=93&SINGLESTORE=trueChange Log
9/12/2023 - Initial program description published.
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Program Name
Ignite Retreat
Program Dates
February 16-18, 2024
Program Director(s)
Doug Ray, S.J.
Program Director(s) Contact Information
dray@sju.edu
Program Description:
Ignite is a weekend retreat for first-year students designed to help them continue their spiritual growth at SJU. It is centered around the idea of understanding themselves as beloved sons and daughters of God, and reflecting on that idea through a series of talks by their fellow students, and small group discussions.Program Location(s):
Saint Raphaela Center, 616 Coopertown Road, Haverford, PA 19041Transportation to Location(s):
Participants travel to and from the Saint Raphaela Center in a school bus chartered from First Student Inc. Some student leaders also travel on the bus, while others drive either their own vehicle or a university vehicle, depending on the program’s needs.Description of Activities and Related Requirements:
Most of the activities on the retreat take place indoors, and involve sitting while listening to talks by other students or meeting with each other in small groups. Some brief activities will be outdoors and involve light amounts of physical activity such as stretching, running, and jumping. Students briefly gather around an outdoor firepit.Hotel or Housing Accommodations:
The Saint Raphaela Center provides housing for students and staff in a combination of single, double, or triple accommodations.Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements:
In addition to the Community Standards, the following Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements apply:Students are asked to minimize their use of cell phones, to keep any information that other students share confidential (except in the cases of mandatory reporting and students who may be a danger to themselves or others). Students are asked not to use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs, and to refrain physical intimacy while at the Saint Raphaela Center.
Link to application:
There is a single site where the applications for the Spark, Ignite, Search, Discover, and Senior Retreats can be found. The application for a particular retreat is only available on that site when registration is actually open. At other times, the page is blank. The page can be found at the following link: https://epay.sju.edu/C21318_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=93&SINGLESTORE=trueChange Log
9/12/2023 - Initial program description published.
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Program Name
Search Retreat
Program Dates
November 10-12, 2023
Program Director(s)
Doug Ray, S.J.
Program Director(s) Contact Information
dray@sju.edu
Program Description:
Search is a weekend retreat for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The experience is one of renewal and reflection, with time to think, walk, pray, create, communicate, connect, laugh and rest. It is a weekend of personal and spiritual exploration.Program Location(s):
Saint Raphaela Center, 616 Coopertown Road, Haverford, PA 19041Transportation to Location(s):
Participants travel to and from the Saint Raphaela Center in a school bus chartered from First Student Inc. Some student leaders also travel on the bus, while others drive either their own vehicle or a university vehicle, depending on the program’s needs.Description of Activities and Related Requirements:
Most of the activities on the retreat take place indoors, and involve sitting while listening to talks by other students or meeting with each other in small groups. Some brief activities will be outdoors and involve light amounts of physical activity such as stretching, running, and jumping. The students also engage in an outdoor trust walk, in which one member of a pair is blindfolded, while the other guides them on a walk around the property.Hotel or Housing Accommodations:
The Saint Raphaela Center provides housing for students and staff in a combination of single, double, or triple accommodations.Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements:
In addition to the Community Standards, the following Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements apply:Students are asked to minimize their use of cell phones, to keep any information that other students share confidential (except in the cases of mandatory reporting and students who may be a danger to themselves or others). Students are asked not to use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs, and to refrain physical intimacy while at the Saint Raphaela Center.
Link to application:
There is a single site where the applications for the Spark, Ignite, Search, Discover, and Senior Retreats can be found. The application for a particular retreat is only available on that site when registration is actually open. At other times, the page is blank. The page can be found at the following link: https://epay.sju.edu/C21318_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=93&SINGLESTORE=trueChange Log
9/12/2023 - Initial program description published.
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Program Name
Senior Retreat
Program Dates
February 3-4, 2024
Program Director(s)
Doug Ray, S.J.
Program Director(s) Contact Information
dray@sju.edu
Program Description:
Seniors make an overnight retreat to reflect on and celebrate their time at SJU, and discern where they are being called to go next.Program Location(s):
Saint Raphaela Center, 616 Coopertown Road, Haverford, PA 19041Transportation to Location(s):
Students drive themselves to the Saint Raphaela Center in car pools in their own vehicles.Description of Activities and Related Requirements:
Most of the activities on the retreat take place indoors, and involve sitting while listening to talks by other students or meeting with each other in small groups. Some brief activities will be outdoors and involve light amounts of physical activity such as stretching, running, and jumping.Hotel or Housing Accommodations:
The Saint Raphaela Center provides housing for students and staff in a combination of single, double, or triple accommodations.Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements:
In addition to the Community Standards, the following Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements apply:Students are asked to minimize their use of cell phones, to keep any information that other students share confidential (except in the cases of mandatory reporting and students who may be a danger to themselves or others). Students are asked not to use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs, and to refrain physical intimacy while at the Saint Raphaela Center.
Link to application:
There is a single site where the applications for the Spark, Ignite, Search, Discover, and Senior Retreats can be found. The application for a particular retreat is only available on that site when registration is actually open. At other times, the page is blank. The page can be found at the following link: https://epay.sju.edu/C21318_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=93&SINGLESTORE=trueChange Log
9/12/2023 - Initial program description published.
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Program Name
Spark Retreat
Program Dates
September 29-30, 2023
Program Director(s)
Doug Ray, S.J.
Program Director(s) Contact Information
dray@sju.edu
Program Description:
Spark is an overnight retreat in the early fall which is designed to help first-year students (1) foster new friendships, (2) learn the basics of Ignatian spirituality and (3) begin to discover what it means to be a Hawk in a fun and intentional way.Program Location(s):
Saint Raphaela Center, 616 Coopertown Road, Haverford, PA 19041Transportation to Location(s):
Participants travel to and from the Saint Raphaela Center in a school bus chartered from First Student Inc. Some student leaders also travel on the bus, while others drive either their own vehicle or a university vehicle, depending on the program’s needs.Description of Activities and Related Requirements:
Most of the activities on the retreat take place indoors, and involve sitting while listening to talks by other students or meeting with each other in small groups. Some brief activities will be outdoors and involve light amounts of physical activity such as stretching, running, and jumping. Students briefly gather around an outdoor firepit with sparklers.Hotel or Housing Accommodations:
The Saint Raphaela Center provides housing for students and staff in a combination of single, double, or triple accommodations.Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements:
In addition to the Community Standards, the following Campus Ministry Rules/Requirements apply:Students are asked to minimize their use of cell phones, to keep any information that other students share confidential (except in the cases of mandatory reporting and students who may be a danger to themselves or others). Students are asked not to use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs, and to refrain physical intimacy while at the Saint Raphaela Center.
Link to application:
There is a single site where the applications for the Spark, Ignite, Search, Discover, and Senior Retreats can be found. The application for a particular retreat is only available on that site when registration is actually open. At other times, the page is blank. The page can be found at the following link: https://epay.sju.edu/C21318_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=93&SINGLESTORE=trueChange Log
9/12/2023 - Initial program description published.