Alumnae/i Events

Upcoming Events

Collegeville Orchards – Open for the Season!
Friday, August 29
Open Daily 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
*Family Activities

Benedictine Pilgrimage of Hope
Saturday, Sept. 6 – 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Starting – 2:00 p.m. @ Sacred Heart Chapel (CSB)
*Walk the Wobegon Trail from Sacred Heart Chapel to Saint John’s Abbey (Approx. 5 miles)

Homecoming 2025
Saturday, Sep. 27
CSB and SJU

Empty Bowls: A Gathering of Hope
Saturday, Oct. 11 – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The House Food and Tap – St. Joseph, MN
Event hosted by St. Ben’s Monastery
*Proceeds go to St. Joseph Food Shelf

Grounding Our Emotions During Tough Times
Saturday, Nov. 15 – 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
St. Ben’s Spirituality Center
Facilitators – Becky Van Ness, OblSB & Nancy Weldon, M.Div. (SOT/Sem)

Wreath Making Workshops
Monday – Wednesday, Dec. 1-3
Hosted by Outdoor U (SJU) – Family Event
*Create own handmade wreath using natural materials from Abbey Arboretum

Advent Retreat
Dec. 5-7
Abbey Guesthouse
Facilitator – Fr. Dale Launderville, OSB

Advent Centering Prayer Retreat
Dec. 5 @ 7:00 p.m. – Dec. 7 @ 1:00 p.m.
St. Ben’s Spirituality Center
Facilitator: Hélène Mercier, OSB

Winter Retreat: Be Who You Are
Jan. 23-25, 2026
Abbey Guesthouse
Facilitator – Fr. Greg Miller, OSB

Luminary Hikes
Feb. 12-14 – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Outdoor U (SJU) – Family Event
*Illuminated walk across Lake Sagatagan to Stella Maris Chapel

Married Couples Retreat
Feb. 13-15, 2026
Abbey Guesthouse
Facilitators – Dr. Chris Conway & Margaret Muzzolese-Conway

Lenten Retreat
March 6-8, 2026
Abbey Guesthouse
Facilitator – Mr. John Geissler

Maple Syrup Festival
Saturday, March 28 – 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Hosted by Outdoor U (SJU) – Family Event

Triduum Retreat
April 2-5, 2026
Abbey Guesthouse
Facilitator – Fr. William Skudlarek, OSB

Ministry for Today Summit 2026
Saturday, Aug. 1
9:00 a.m.
Emmaus, SJU

Homecoming 2026
Saturday, Oct. 17
CSB and SJU