Retreats

At this time of unrest, people are looking for     a place of refreshment, peace, spiritual enrichment and hospitality. 
Villa Pauline,
on the beautiful and spacious grounds of the Sisters of Christian Charity  
is just such a place of respite and silence.

We invite you to enjoy the elegance and "homeyness" of a Georgian mansion            built in the 1890's
      with its expansive porch,       
large gathering space,
options for break-out groups,
dining room,
spiritual library,
and lovely chapel.

The Pauline House Hermitage,
located on our grounds, 
is a small apartment
available for private retreats.

Thank you for considering 
Villa Pauline!

For Retreat Inquiries and Scheduling

Sister Marie Pauline Demek, S.C.C.
Director
smpdemek@scceast.org
973-738-4266

Sister Josita Marks, S.C.C.
Assistant Director
josdolphin@gmail.com

Come join us at Villa Pauline Retreat Center for a six-day or weekend retreat.
Call for reservations: 973-738-4266
Sister Marie Pauline, Director

RETREATS FOR 2021                                                                                  (There are still spaces left)

PREACHED RETREAT:  July 16-23, 2021     Villa Pauline     Facilitator: James Croghan, S.J.
PREACHED RETREAT: August 7-14, 2021   Villa Pauline    Facilitator: Rev. Daniel Issing,  C.S.C.                     
Theme: “Fervor at our Fingertips: The Practice of Joy in the Consecrated Life

Villa Pauline - where God and nature meet to deepen                           one's relationship with God! Come and see!
             Retreat Ministry, an apostolate dear to our foundress,                  Blessed Pauline’s heart, has been flourishing on our Mendham property since 1937.

      Spiritual presentations, programs, school and parish staff days/programs and spiritual direction as well as the other enriching     opportunities for spiritual growth are all available at Villa Pauline. 

The Pauline House Hermitage is available for individual retreats.

Thoughts from a retreatant: " I want to tell you what a wonderful experience I had at Villa Pauline. The Villa and surrounding countryside offered such a sense of peace that it was easy to garner a great deal of spirituality just by being there.  The retreatants were able to contribute easily in such an atmosphere. I look forward to seeing the lovely Sisters who were so thoughtful and who helped make the retreat successful!"
 

                                             "We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart,                                             and to bring home those who are lost." -- Francis of Assisi