Where is Your Center?

University Ministry offers experiences rooted in the Ignatian tradition that ignite your imagination, cultivate your creativity, examine your spiritual depth, and invite you to explore who you are at your core. 


RETREATS

University Ministry retreats create sacred spaces and opportunities for the USF community to become reflective, spiritually attentive, engaged, rejuvenated, and active. From in-person retreats there are opportunities for everyone from any tradition, spirituality, or system of belief. Retreats are offered throughout the year and vary from one day to five days depending on the nature, intent, and theme.  

Students at Kairos Retreat
KAIROS RETREAT

Kairos - meaning “God’s Time” in Greek – is a student-facilitated weekend retreat that allows for intentional reflection on relationships with God, self, and others. Foster community, reflect on your life and relationships, and engage with your spirituality through this life-changing experience! This retreat is open to all USF students.  

Person doing yoga
MONDAY MEDITATIONS

Join us for a guided meditation to start the week right. Guided meditation can help reduce stress, increase patience, improve focus, and more! Open to all students, faculty, and staff! Register in advance through Zoom. 

For more information, email Poonam Kakodkar.

Lone Mountain
IGNATIAN SILENT RETREAT

This weekend-long retreat, led by Fr. Donal Godfrey, S.J., University Chaplain, offers the opportunity of silence to explore your thoughts and emotions, as well as give an introduction to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Open to faculty, staff, and USF students.  Scholarships available.                                              

First year USF Students
FIRST YEAR STUDENT RETREAT

Connect meaningfully with other first year students and reflect on where you are as you begin life at USF. This retreat explores Ignatian spirituality. Build on USF's mission, meet new friends, and more!

 

SII Retreat students at retreat center
SII SPRING RETREAT

This retreat is designed for St. Ignatius Institute (SII) living and learning community members only where one explores Ignatian values, learns about the life of St. Ignatius, and builds SII community.

 

Students at Spectrum Retreat
SPECTRUM RETREAT

Are you curious about queer spirituality? Spend a weekend with your favorite people from Qmmunity exploring it! There are guest speakers, fun activities, nature time, and more!                                               

 

Other retreats held throughout the academic year include:

  • Movement Mindfulness Retreat
  • Welcoming Spring Hiking Retreat
  • Writing Retreat
  • Forest Bathing Retreat
  • Advent and Lenten Footprints

Are you interested in University Ministry leading a retreat or reflection session for your department or organization? Our team is excited about bringing its expertise to you. Sessions may be held in person (with appropriate COVID protocols) or on Zoom.

For more information, please contact Richard Alvia.


STUDENT LITURGIES

As a Jesuit university, we gather together to celebrate the Eucharist, the central expression of the Catholic Faith. Through our weekly Student mass in St. Ignatius Church, the signature liturgies during the school year, or more intimate worship services in residence halls, we mark significant moments in the life of the university. All are welcome. 

If you are interested in participating in mass, please contact Laura Diaz-Flaviani

Interested in our liturgical choir or other student liturgy resources? Visit our USF Liturgical Choir webpage for more information.

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UM STUDENT EVENTS

Breaking Bread and the Binary
Thursdays | 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | University Ministry - Romero Room (Toler 122)

Join us on a self discovery journey to explore the intersectionality between our different spiritual traditions and our LGBTQIA+ identities. We meet every Thursday during the academic year.

For more information, please contact Qmmunity.


Qmmunity Meditation Group

We are a Qmmunity Meditation group focused on fostering spiritual and mental wellness through meditation practice. People of all identities are invited to take part in this meditative journey of self reflection and acceptance. Join us! No experience is needed.

For more info, email us at csangel@usfca.edu or zccacoyannis@dons.usfca.edu.