Maris Stella Retreat and Conference Center: Come to the Quiet!

Maris Stella Mission Statement

Maris Stella, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth is a center that provides a ministry of hospitality, offering space and nourishment to individuals and groups seeking physical, psychological and spiritual enrichment.

Located on the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay, it is a rich resource for study and reflection on the sacredness of creation..

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2013 Retreat Brochure

The mission of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth is to proclaim and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our time and to place our gifts in service to others. We search for sources of nourishment that will sustain us in this mission of love and justice and we seek to identify resources that will broaden our understanding of how our ministry fits into the challenge of transforming the earth.