Tau Center offers diverse experiences where individuals can nourish their spirit.

Welcome to Tau Center, a Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans

Come Explore Tau Center

Finding Presence in Nature -
Being Present with Ourselves -
Joining in the Presence of others -
in the stillness and calm of Tau Center

Welcome to the Tau Center. We invite you to "come join us" for scheduled retreats and program offerings. If you would like to schedule a individual retreat, please fill out this form. Small group reservations are now open. Please fill out this form for more information. A list of offerings are listed to the right on this page. 

Click here for eJournal of Finding Presence in Community

Journal in PDF format

Reflection video here


Individual & Guided Retreats

To schedule a day retreat, please fill out this personal retreat request. Note that there is a minimum 2-week notice. 

Come Explore a Virtual Day Retreat Here

Learn more about a Day Retreat here

All retreatants and program attendees are required to sign in at the Entrance 5 reception desk upon arrival.

Small Group Retreats & Programs

Tau Center is accepting reservations for small groups. Note that there is a minimum 4-week notice. Please fill out this group retreat request.

Come Explore a Virtual Group Retreat Here

Learn more about a Group Retreat here

All retreatants and program attendees are required to sign in at the Entrance 5 reception desk upon arrival.

Seasonal Programs

Tau Center offers a range of programs, in-person and online, focused in the area’s of Contemplation, Creative Spirituality, Eco-Spirituality and Franciscan Life.

We also offer additional topics and small groups that may support your spiritual journey.   

Click here for a complete list of our current scheduled offerings.

Calendar Format

Wheaton Franciscan Sisters

Be a blessing in the heart of the world!

We are a welcoming community of Catholic sisters, covenant companions, partners, and friends committed to sharing the Good News of God’s infinite love through prayer, service, and community. We invite you to join us as seekers – in prayer – in worship – in personal growth – in mission – in community.

No matter where you are on your life journey, you are welcome here. 

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Sunday Liturgy and Prayer

Journey Together 2024

Winter Reflection

In the silence of
a midwinter dusk,
there is a sound so faint
that for all you can tell
it may be only
the sound of
the silence itself.

You hold your breath to listen.
You are aware 
of the beating
of your heart.
   
The extraordinary thing 
that is about to happen
is matched only by
the extraordinary moment
just before it happens.

- Frederick Buechner