"As coordinator of volunteers for the Spiritual Support Services at Oakwood Hospital, I felt that our annual retreat should be held in a safe, tranquil environment close to our homes. We selected St. Paul's Retreat Center because it embodies those ingredients. Our volunteers are able to walk in the woods, enjoy nature, and quiet reflective time, all the while being close to God. Once you enter the gated grounds you feel the atmosphere of reverence both inside and out--truly a prayerful place."
Nicola Parravano, Staff Chaplain/Volunteer Coordinator,
Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center, Dearborn, Mich.
"The Board has received very favorable reviews from those who attended the Evening of Reflection. We are grateful for your vocation and excellent work."
Michael F. Condit, Treasurer
Catholic Lawyers Association, Southfield, Mich.
"Never have we been made to feel more welcome than at your wonderful facility. Thank you for making all arrangements as requested, including the wonderful lunch. It was a pleasure working with you and your staff."
Mary Morian
Holy Name School, Birmingham, Mich.
"The Providence Spirituality Team has found that St. Paul's Retreat Center and its staff meet all our needs in hosting a variety of retreat themes and programs. The St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center offers a very beautiful, peaceful atmosphere, and a staff that goes the extra mile to ensure great customer service. The food is fantastic; we've had at least six of the menu choices and they've all been delicious. We look forward to our next event at St. Paul's."
Carol S. Maykowski, Sr. Administrative Assistant,
Dept. of Family Medicine, Providence Hospital, Southfield, Mich.
"St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center is a wonderful setting for a one-day get-away for our group. It's a quiet place in the middle of the city, offering a time for reflection, renewal and enrichment for individuals and groups. The staff accommodates our requests for the set-up of the facility and allows us flexibility in our schedule and program. Each retreat has been a rewarding, uplifting time. We keep coming back."
Chaplain Kent Aughe
Southeast Michigan Healthcare Chaplains Association
"The pastors in the Sustaining Pastoral Excellence Program at Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit have been meeting regularly the last three years at St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat Center. At this point we feel quite at home when we are there for our time together. We have always been welcomed warmly and appreciate the willingness of the staff to accommodate our needs."
Patricia Benson, OP, PhD
Director, Sustaining Pastoral Excellence Program
Ecumenical Theological Seminary (ETS)
"The Michigan Welfare Rights National Board Meeting & Conference held at St Paul of the Cross Retreat House was made more important and relevant because you hosted us with such kindness and care. The atmosphere of the facility lends itself to the ability to be able to think and reflect. The ambiance of the meals provided for us was top quality, and prepared by hands that quickly became the envy of all. At night, we spoke in quiet tones as we were able to envision what a "new world without poverty" might look like. We were treated well, the meeting rooms were magnificent, the sound systems terrific, and the sleeping areas clean and close to each other.
The Retreat/Conference was a success, made memorable because we were your guests. Don't share this review with too many, because we want to always know that St. Paul's is available to us when needed! We are in your debt, and you are in our hearts.
Maureen D. Taylor
State Chairperson for the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization
We found the conference center at St. Paul's to meet our needs, both from a spiritual and business perspective. The grounds and atmosphere create an environment, which enhances contemplation and renewal.
Ken Antczak
Vice President Human Resources
St. Mary Mercy Hospital
During our recent retreat weekend at St Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat Center, we appreciated the warm hospitality of the staff and their willingness to accommodate the needs of our group. The peaceful atmosphere was most conducive to our meditation program.
Linda Simmons
Director, TM Program of Detroit
Our experience at St. Paul's was a wonderful, tranquil and powerful weekend. I had no worries about anything. The accommodations were above our expectations and the food was GREAT!! The staff was more than accommodating to help make our retreat a success. It was a joyous getaway in the middle of busy city.
Kecia Lewis
Church of the Risen Christ
The St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center is a very welcoming place to hold a training. The outside grounds are beautiful and the kindness provided by the staff made the experience positive.
Pamela Werner
Michigan Department of Community Health
