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To support the spiritual development of our students, faculty and staff, Campus Ministry offers a variety of retreats and faith-sharing opportunities throughout the year. As members of the community pause to engage questions of significance, they will pray and reflect on their experience, integrating faith, reason, and spiritual practice.

Please see our calendar for current programs. 

Prayer Intentions
To request the prayers of the College community in the event of the death of a close relative of a GMC faculty member, staff member, or student, please contact Father John Collins at 215-641-5531, or e-mail collins.j@gmc.edu . When possible, please obtain permission from the bereaved individual, and include as much information about funeral arrangements as possible. A book of prayer intentions is also available outside of the chapel in Campbell Hall.

Freshman "Survivor" Retreat, November 11-13, 2011

This is a new retreat for GMC, initiated, planned and led by a group of returning students and sponsored by Campus Ministry.  New students, reserve your spot now for this exciting weekend at a retreat center right on the beach in Long Branch, N.J.  Click here to download an application, Due November 8.  Interested?  Contact Christine Eberle, 215-641-5590 or Fr. John Collins, 215-641-5531.

Student Led Retreat:  Let Your Light Shine!

This annual retreat led by-and-for GMC undergrads will be held in February (date TBA) in Sea Isle City, N.J.  The "LYLS" retreat is an opportunity to take time apart to reflect on your life in the company of friends and classmates.  There will be opportunities for personal reflection, group conversation and prayer as well as fun activities and free time!  Why not let your light shine?  Cost is just $40 per person and includes two nights lodging, transportation, and five meals.  Applications will become available by January, but if you are interested in serving on the retreat team, contact Fr. John Collins at x531.

Students, faculty & staff at the Let Your Light Shine retreat in Sea Isle City