Thomas P. Joyce '59 Contemplative Center

The Thomas P. Joyce '59 Contemplative Center offers students of all faith traditions and beliefs a place for stillness, reflection and prayer. Many students talk about their participation in retreats as one of the highlights of their Holy Cross experience.

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Joyce Contemplative Center in Autumn at sunset
Students participating in an retreat activity at the JCC
Outer view of Joyce Contemplative Center at night
Students participating in a retreat at the JCC
Retreat opportunities range from a five-day silent retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, to Manresa, a student-led weekend retreat, and retreats for LGBTQ+ students and alumni, and an "Eat, Pray, Study" retreat during finals study period.
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⭐ IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE LOCATION OF THIS BUILDING IS 15 MIN OFF CAMPUS

The Thomas P. Joyce '59 Contemplative Center is located 15 minutes off of our main campus, in West Boylston MA. We are including it in this tour to give you an idea of what it is, and what it looks like.

🕊 Student Retreats

Our retreat programs give students and alumni opportunities to focus on faith and discernment. They frequently cite their participation in retreats as one of the highlights of their Holy Cross experience. Indeed, the retreat experience is one of the primary aspects of Holy Cross life that sets us apart.

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