Retreats

Kairos Undergraduate Retreat | Fall 2025

Undergraduate students are invited to step away from campus and leave their obligations and deadlines behind to tend to the movements of God in their lives. Kairos is an opportunity to rediscover who they are and who God is in their lives. No matter where one is on the spiritual journey, all are welcome!  The annual Kairos retreat is student-led and a great opportunity to meet new friends, to spend time in conversation and prayer, and to give yourself the space to breathe and refresh the heart and mind at the beautiful La Salle Manor in Plano, IL. The cost of the retreat is $125. Scholarships are available. Questions or want to learn more? Contact Arielle Joaquin, campus minister, at 847.328.4648 x13 via email here.

Busy Student Retreat | Winter 2026

The Busy Student Retreat enables all students to take a retreat while staying on campus and continuing with your classes and other activities. The format of this retreat accommodates your daily schedule. You commit to spend half an hour of private prayer daily and a half hour meeting with a spiritual companion. The meeting times will be arranged at a mutually convenient time for you and your spiritual companion. The retreat is free to all students on both the Evanston and Chicago campuses! For questions, contact Tim Higgins here.

Graduate Students and Young Adults (GYA) Retreat | Winter 2026

Join the annual GYA winter retreat. Arrive at Sheil on a Saturday and we will return to Sheil on a Sunday. Cost is $50 for Northwestern students, $100 for non-students. Scholarships are available. Payment can be made here.  If you have any questions, contact Tim Higgins here.

Day of Renewal | Winter 2026

Join the annual day of renewal for the entire Sheil community of students and associates. Every year we invite a speaker to help us reflect on a particular theme of faith through prayer, lecture, and small group reflection.  The day of renewal takes place at Sheil's Evanston campus and includes lunch. $10 for associates, $5 for students. Scholarships are available for students. If you have any questions, contact Martina Rica here.

Abide Retreat | Spring 2026

Abide is a new preached retreat for both undergraduate and graduate students, led by the Sheil Campus Ministry Team and enriched by small group discussions facilitated by fellow students. Rooted in the Kerygma — the core message of God’s love revealed in Jesus Christ — Abide will strengthen your sense of the closeness of God in your life and bring new depth to your relationship with Jesus as we break open the story of creation, the fall, the gift of Jesus, and living into our response to this incredible gift. The retreat costs $125, with scholarships available. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. For questions, please contact Arielle Joaquin here.