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UPCOMING EVENTS
"The Body & Soul's Journey Through Grieving" Presented by: Roslyn Karaban, MDiv, PhD and Sr. Melissa Gernon, SSJ | Tue, Nov 18 | More Details |
Senior Luncheon - "Planning Your Funeral" - lighthearted presentation With Nancy DeRycke | Fri, Nov 21 | More Details |
Sacred Stillness Day -Quiet personal Day of Prayer and Reflection Advent | Mon, Dec 1 | More Details |
Priest's Retreat: "Learning to Lead Like St. Joseph With The Most Reverend Douglas J. Lucia | Wed, Dec 3 | More Details |
"Noel Retreat" - for Women in Recovery with Deb Helton | Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7 | More Details |
Advent Retreat Day: "Blessed are They that Hope in the Lord: Advent Meditations on the Virtue of Hope" With Deacon Ed Knauf | Sat, Dec 13 | More Details |
Sacred Stillness Day - Quiet personal Day of Prayer and Reflection Advent | Mon, Dec 15 | More Details |
Senior Luncheon - Christmas Carols with Canandaigua Middle School Choral Group | Fri, Dec 19 4:00 pm | More Details |
FEATURED EVENTS
CORE Retreats
"Holy and Beloved"
2026's Weekend retreats for men, women, or couples.
Come and Be Inspired Toward Holiness - Join on one of our inspiring retreats where we’ll journey toward deeper holiness by learning from the lives and virtues of holy men and women.
Sr. Elaine Englert
SSJ Rochester
I have been a Sister of St. Joseph of Rochester for 57 years.
First 50 years - devoted to the ministry of Catholic Education as Teacher, Principal in elementary and secondary schools, Assistant Superintendent, Diocese of Rochester, NY, Creator of SSJ Women’s Leadership Program for/in a co-ed Catholic High School
Served 3 years in ministry to those underinsured and uninsured at St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center
Served 13 years as Co-Director of our SSJ Associate Program (an extra-curricular!)
Served 1 year as Coordinator of our Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse Community-then elected to our Congregation’s Leadership Team
FEATURED EVENTS
Fill Your Soul Days
Revitalize your soul once a month and attend our “one-day” retreats. Each month we feature a different theme, presenter and format. Give yourself a day to refresh, renew and invigorate your spiritual life!
FEATURED EVENTS
Special Events
We are excited to be expanding our retreat offerings and have sought distinguished individuals to lead these special retreats.
FEATURED EVENTS
Community Events
Notre Dame Wishes to serve our Community at Large and will offer special programming to address needs and interests within our community.
Senior Luncheon Series (FREE)
Private or Group Retreats
Need a quiet place to pray and rest? Whether you need one day respite from busyness of life or a week, we welcome you to stay with us. Comfortable room, great food and plenty of space to read, pray, or walk.
Looking to bring your own retreat or training session for a church or not-for profit group? Bring your group HERE! We have three options for conference room space and each can be set according to your style of retreat, training or gathering.