Phone: 973-543-4641
Email for general inquiries: csjb@csjb.org    
Guest Ministry Email: guestministry@csjb.org
​By centering our lives in prayer and worship, we seek to:
  • Build community among ourselves
  • Live by the Vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience
  • Prepare a place where hearts may be open to receive God's love.
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Prayer Requests

Pray for justice and peace, and for the well-being of all people.

We are offering prayers for anyone
who might need them
during these anxious and uncertain times.  
​Please click here
to fill in our prayer request form:

Capital Campaign:
St. Marguerite's Roof

Our next goal for the CSJB Capital Campaign is to raise enough money to replace the 100+ year old roof on St. Marguerite's Retreat House.

It's easy to help! Just donate by check or online to the CSJB Capital Campaign and specify "St. Marguerite's Roof" on the ledger line of your check or in the "purpose" section of your online Paypal donation. We thank you for supporting our ministries of retreat and spiritual direction which are so necessary in today's world.

CLICK HERE to learn more about to donate through the CSJB Capital Campaign.

Upcoming Events

CELTIC JOURNEYS - Ireland

May 15-26, 2019

From the ruggedness of Connemara to the gentleness of the green fields of Cork, from the stretches of white sand beaches to the spectacular seascapes of the Dingle Peninsula, from the buzz of Dublin to the silence of the Wicklow Mountains... Ireland is truly a magical land, filled with wonderment and delight.   Come join us for another spiritual adventure to Ireland!

For more information contact Sister Margo at:
srmargo@gmail.com or 973-543-4641 x4

CLICK HERE for more info.

Contemplative Prayer and Sketching in Nature

Saturday June 1 • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Outside on the Convent grounds

Directed by Debra M. Cook
Come experience inner peace while creating in the presence of God.

The workshop includes developing a sense of awareness, observation and appreciation of nature and being more present and open to God. As we explore the beautiful grounds at the Community of St. John Baptist, we will be drawing upon our connections with nature, encouraging silence and a deeper presence of God.

Sketchbooks and all art supplies will be provided.

Workshop fee: $45, BYO Lunch

For more information and for reservations call Debra at 973-680-1769 or email dmcook67@gmail.com

CULTIVATING COMPASSION - a Multi-faith Conversation

Sunday June 2, 2019
2-4 PM - St. Marguerite's Retreat House

Compassion is a core belief in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. How do our traditions define compassion? How are we told to behave in order to live a life of compassion for ourselves and others? We will explore texts, stories and historical examples from our faith traditions that teach compassion and discuss how contemporary society presents challenges to us as we try to live a life of compassion. Join Sister Eleanor Francis, Rabbi Debra Smith and Dr. Shabiha Sheikh for an intriguing text study and discussion.

CLICK HERE for a flyer to hang in your church, school or other public area.

For more information please email  Sister Eleanor Francis or Rabbi Debra Smith. or call Sister Eleanor Francis at 973-543-4641

CENTERING PRAYER

Every Thursday from 7:15 to 8:15
Convent Chapter Room
Our Centering Prayer group has been meeting for many years and it is one of our most popular ministries. Guests gather in the Chapter Room, listen to a prayer, poem or meditation read aloud and then sit in silence together.

A description of this silent contemplative practice can be found HERE.

For more information contact Sister Barbara Jean at: srbj@csjb.org

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The Sisters Have A Dream

Living Stones:
A History of CSJB
in the USA
The early years 1874-1939
To receive your copy please contact
Sr. Pamela at sr-pamela@csjb.org  or
call  9735434641 x 9
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