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November line up is here! 🍁🍂🙏🏻 We have a great line up this month. We hope you can join us. To learn more or register for any of these events check out the link in our Bio!

Today is All Souls Day! We pray for all the souls who have passed away and that through the mercy of God, may rest in peace. 🕯️🙏🏻

As we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saint and the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed we pray that we might follow the holy witness of the saints and that those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith rest in the light and peace of the Risen Christ. Happy All Saints' Day!

As we celebrate the Feast of our founder, Saint Paul of the Cross, we give thanks for his witness and love of the Passion of Christ. May we continue to reflect the goodness, kindness and compassion of God in all we do in our daily lives so that we can follow in the footsteps of Saint Paul of the Cross and stand with the crucified of today in every moment of our lives. Saint Paul of the Cross, pray for us!

Join us Monday, October 20th from 7-9pm as we celebrate our Founder and Feast Day St. Paul of the Cross! Come learn about who St. Paul of the Cross was, explore our historic and beautiful grounds and enjoy wine pairings from his homeland of Tuscany, Italy! Register today at the link in our bio!

Today is the Feast of Guardian Angels! 👼🏼 God assigns a guardian angel to each of us to protect and guide us throughout our life! Thank you God for the gift of our guardian angels! 🙏🏻. Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day, be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

October is here, fall is in full swing at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center and we have a great lineup of events and opportunities to reflect and be renewed! 🍁☀️🍂See you there!

Today, we celebrate the Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross! On September 14, 320 AD, Saint Helen, mother of the Emperor Constantine the Great, ordered the construction of many new churches over the holy sites of Christ's Nativity and Crucifixion. During the excavations, three crosses were discovered, in which Saint Helen had them tested to see if one of these was the Holy Cross on which Christ was crucified. When a woman near death was touched with the third cross and miraculously restored to health, Saint Helen declared it the True Cross, and her son Constantine ordered the building of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Church of the Resurrection) which was dedicated in 335 AD. On this great feast, we remember God's greatest gift, the Death and Resurrection of His only Begotten Son. The cross is the life for every Christian. We are called to take up our cross and follow Him. He chose to die on a cross, he defeated death and open the gates for eternal life through the cross. Death is not the end but the beginning of a new life. Our crosses are not the end but the way to eternal life. We endure them in faith. How can we celebrate this great feast? Venerate the cross in your home by kissing or kneeling while the head of the family holds the Cross. Find a procession at your church or, place crosses in your home in each room and do in home procession. Lastly, St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center is blessed to have has a piece of the true cross displayed in our St. Maria Goretti Garden Room! We invite you to come and pray before this miraculous relic. We have a handful of events coming up this month, whichever you attend, come early or stay afterwards. You can also stop by during office hours 9am-4pm this week and take the opportunity to sit in the presence of a piece of the true cross, basking in the glory of the life, death and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ! -Reflection by Ashley Dillon

Saint Paul of the Cross Retreat Center presents... THE CHOSEN!  Join us at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center for a screening of Season 1, discussion and prayer. No cost. Tea and Coffee will be provided. Dates: Episodes 1 & 2: Thursday, September 25th  Episodes 3 & 4: Thursday, October 9th  Episodes 5 & 6: Thursday, November 6th  Episodes 7 & 8: Thursday, December 11th Morning Screening 10am-12pm: Screening starts at 10 AM and ends with discussion and prayer. Evening Screening 7pm-9pm: Screening starts at 7 PM, and ends with discussion and prayer. Register Today! Phone: 412-381-7676
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September is HERE 🌻🍁🍂! We have a great line up this month, kicking off with BELOVED, an outdoor Festival of Praise TONIGHT starting at 6:30pm at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center. Hope to see you there!

Happy Labor Day! Wishing you and your families a day of joy, peace and rest on this day! A special THANK YOU to all of our Staff, Associates, Promoters and Volunteers! We couldn't be where we are today without you. Blessings and Gratitude! -St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center Team

Today, we celebrate the feast of Saint Augustine of Hippo, who is one of the Church's greatest Saints! We love this quote! Saint Augustine knew restlessness first hand. He looked in all the wrong places to find rest, happiness and fulfillment. Eventually, by God's mercy and love, St. Augustine found true rest, happiness and fulfillment in our Lord! Today, may we seek the Lord and rest our hearts and minds in him alone. Next month kicks off our Men's and Women's Weekend Retreat Season. It's the perfect opportunity to take time from our busy world, every day obligations and stressors and make time for rest, reflection and to recharge! Check out the link in our bio to view all upcoming retreat weekends we hope to see you there! #staugustine #retreat #catholicsaints #catholicchurch #rest #reflection #recharge #pittsburghevents #pittsburgh

Here at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, St. Gemma Galgani is a beloved patron saint of ours! The story of St. Gemma is one that is full of joy, suffering and hope! Through her example we are encouraged to seek grace in all of life's storms for which the Lord promises us. May we trust the Lord's hands in our lives like Saint Gemma. St. Gemma Galgani, Pray for Us! 🙏🏻

Saint Paul of the Cross Retreat Center is proud to officially launch our 2025-2026 Season of Men's and Women's Weekend Retreats starting NEXT Month! It is a wonderful opportunity to take some time away from our busy world, your obligations and your stressors. Make time to rest, reflect and recharge. Come to our historic and peaceful sacred space, where you can quiet your mind, open your heart and soul to breathe. Come and pray, worship at the feet of our Lord, hear His words for you and make the retreat experience your own! Our retreat center is located in the heart of South South Slopes, a historic gem of Pittsburgh. It offers beautiful gardens, updated rooms for retreatants, an intimate chapel for time of prayer and worship, many quiet spaces to relax and scenic views of city. The retreat schedule provides for a relaxed pace of spiritual programming/workshops, personal growth, as well as times for fellowship, personal prayer, or casual walks outside around our peaceful campus. Not to mention enjoy our amazing meals throughout the weekend! For weekend dates, FAQ's or to register please click the link in our bio! We look forward to seeing you this season. #saintpaulofthecross #retreatcenter #mensweekend #womensweekend #rest #renewed #prayer #getaway

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary the Church reminds us that we are called to eternal life in Christ. This festival calls us to have hope that where Mary has gone we too hope to follow. Saint Paul of the Cross Retreat Center is a place where we invite you to come to be a part of a community and place that accompanies you in your journey of faith. Please join us next Friday, August 22nd at 7PM for our Jam Session in our Garden. It is a wonderful opportunity to gather for community and fellowship with great music! September offers so many wonderful opportunities to grow in our faith. Click the link in our bio for more details! Thank you for your support and prayers! Please know of our prayers and gratitude for you. 🙏🏻

THANK YOU to all of those who were able to join us or be there in spirit as we celebrated the Feast of the Transfiguration and Fr. Michael's 75th Birthday last night! A special THANK YOU to everyone who helped to honor his 75th Birthday and the Feast of Transfiguration by donating to replace the lights with more efficient lighting at the Retreat Center; that aligns with our commitment to care of creation and a Passionist Charism! Fr. Michael has been a light in the lives of so many retreatants here in Pittsburgh and throughout our Province! May God continue to Bless him, in his priesthood and ministry here at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center. 🙏🏻 If you want to make a donation in honor of Fr. Michael, to help our retreat center to run lighting more efficiently please contact us today at the link in our bio!

August is here! We have a great line up this August, kicking off with a three part series Spirit, Body and Mind THIS upcoming Tuesday, August 5th! Hope to see you there! #summertime #summerevents #retreat #pittsburgh #pittsburghevents #spiritbodymind #concert #mentalhealth #augustevents

Saint Paul of the Cross Retreat Center presents a three part series "Spirit, Body and Mind", Tuesdays, August 5, 12 and 19 from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. $20/person or $40 for all three. Tuesday, Aug. 5- Music in the Spirit with Dr. Tom Octave. Tuesday, Aug. 12- Praying with your Body: Elevated Prayer with Laudate Fitness in a faith filled experience of movement. Tuesday, Aug. 19- Praying with Scripture with Fr. Michael Greene. Register Today at the link in our Bio! 🎼💪🏼🙏🏻 #retreat #mindbodyspirit #prayer #workout #scripture #pittsburgh #pittsburghevents #peaceful

Every now and again when I’m invited to some family home for meal or a visit, I encounter three scenarios: The family is on good behavior because the priest is in the house; halfway through a meal the conversation lets me know that I’m there to be a referee because of the conduct of him or her (spouse or children); and thirdly, there’s the happy family that just wants to have g guest over. I think that Jesus walked into the second scene. Martha does not wear the martyr’s crown lightly. She lets Jesus and everyone else know that she has to do all the work. Mary should be told to do here part. You know how it ends; Jesus doesn’t take the bait or solve the obvious problem. He simply says that Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken away. This Gospel reminds me of the perspective we have here at St. Paul’s Retreat Center. We want to show people radical hospitality. We’re not only happy that you’ve come to join us for the weekend or the day, but also that you feel at home, relaxed and rested. Also, in a world where experiencing denial, scarcity, fear, and loss, we want to remind people of the abundance of blessings and providence of God. Then, if people take time to reflect on their life and those family and friends that God has given them, their time here could gentleness rather than reaction. They could return to their homes or work with a spirit of gratitude. You see, just as in the home of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Jesus can melt hearts and lower tempers. So, as we visit, relax, and vacation, choose the better part, not just the bigger piece of the pie. We have a perfect opportunity this summer to relax, reflect and Remember Your Why! Join us NEXT WEEK for Quiet Time with God July 24th-25th... Register at the link in our bio! -Fr. Michael Greene, C.P. #rememberyourwhy #quiettime #reconnect

The spirituality of the Passionists is given new life by reflecting not only upon Scripture, but upon the history of the Church as well. The saints offer us as Catholics a vibrant, concrete example of the Church’s tradition, as they waded in its waters throughout their lives on earth and add to its depths as exemplars of holiness through their heavenly lives. So many excellent, faithful examples are celebrated throughout the month of July, from medieval monastics like St. Benedict to a modern example of faithful marriage in Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin. We invite you to join us in reflecting on this truth and the ways it intersects with the Passionist spirituality of St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center at our July 15th evening event, Saints in the Garden! Register Today at the link in our bio – price includes wine, cheese, and prayerful meditations on the joy to be found in better knowing the communion of saints and continued presence in our spiritual lives. #saints #julyfeastdays #wineandcheese #underthelights #summer #summerfun

"He loves, He hopes, He waits. Our Lord prefers to wait Himself for the sinner for years rather than keep us waiting an instant." -Saint Maria Goretti Honored as one of the first Passionist martyrs. Pray for us! 🙏🏻🤍 #passionists #feastday #saints #catholicchurch #italy #stpaulofthecross

Happy July 4th 🇺🇸 from our Saint Paul of the Cross Retreat Center family to yours! #independenceday #july4th #america #freedom #brave #godblessamerica

Rummage Sale THIS Saturday! Come enjoy coffee and donuts ☕️🍩 from 8:30am-10:30am or a hotdog bar🌭 from 11am-12pm while discovering vintage and unique items! Also, come explore the gardens and retreat center with guided tours. All proceeds go to supporting the mission and outreach of Saint Paul of the Cross Retreat Center! See you there! #rummage #rummagesale #antiques #goodfinds #pittsburgh #pittsburghevents #goodfood #treasure