Programs for College Students

Located near UC Berkeley, Chestnut Center offers Catholics and other students character education and faith formation through spiritual direction, one on one mentoring, recollections, seminars, retreats. ​

  • Monthly Meditation

    ​A meditation is a guided prayer by a priest of Opus Dei on a topic that helps us grow in our Christian life.​ ​Please visit this page for more details.

  • Monthly Recollection

    A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. As we continue to face challenges in our lives, this guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are. Please visit this page for more details.

  • Retreats

    Retreats at Trumbull Manor in Novato provide an opportunity to reflect on one’s everyday life in the light of basic Christian principles. An atmosphere of personal prayer and recollection is maintained during the retreat. Some retreats are specific to college students. Learn more about it and register here.

  • Montemare

    We are a community of young women who aim to grow as individuals to become leaders in our field, to prepare one another to actively engage in today's society.

    College students and young professionals are encouraged to attend Montemare Berkeley events lined up for the year. More details here.

  • Lights! Camera! Action!

    Every summer, college women and high school seniors are brought together for a week-long workshop in Los Angeles. What joins them is having a keen insight into the industry, an understanding that there’s something going on in movies, tv shows, and video games, besides entertainment. For more information, contact westfield.residence@gmail.com or visit their website here.

  • Holy Week in Rome

    ​​​​UNIV Congress is an annual international university congress that takes place in Rome during Holy Week. Each year a relevant aspect of our culture is chosen as the theme of the congress. Young people have the opportunity to study and reflect upon the theme of UNIV, with the purpose of suggesting forward-thinking solutions that are shared with the rest of the participants.

  • Study Sessions

    Students are welcome to use the study room at Chestnut Center. More information here.