Retreats
The Office of Mission & Ministry sponsors several opportunities for students to break away from their normal routine for community, reflection, and prayer. Contact the Campus Minister, Kiera Bommer, at kbommer@iona.edu to learn more about these retreats!
Day One: Howaya!
Date: Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Center at Mariandale
Day One is a fun, social and reflective day away for all new Gaels, both freshman and transfer students. This student-led retreat is all about new beginnings and invites participants to connect with others while exploring themes of identity, faith and values. The group will have the opportunity to share personal stories, play games and explore the trails and grounds of the retreat center.
Soul Society
Date: April 4-6, 2025
Cost: $100
Location: Marist Brothers Center
This retreat is a collective journey toward inner growth! It features regularly scheduled times for meditation and prayer, small group reflection, outdoor activities, and service. To give back to the retreat center, everyone will have a practical task: preparing meals, washing up, light gardening, or other general upkeep. All are invited to a weekend of community-building, prayer, personal reflection, and rest!
Accommodations, transportation, meals, and lodging are included.
Retreat for Busy People
Dates: October 28-November 1, 2024
Cost: Free
Partner with a guide of your choosing for daily spiritual conversation and reflection. Times are mutually agreed upon and meetings are about 30 minutes. You'll receive a booklet with scripture readings from the Bible, inspirational quotes, and reflection questions. When you meet your guide, you share how the readings spoke to you, Each session ends with a prayer.
On Sunday evening after the weekly Mass at Holy Family Church, you are introduced to your guide and can decide a time to meet. You will try to meet each day, Monday - Thursday. On Friday, all retreatants and their guides gather for a luncheon to share reflections and meet others on the journey.