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Welcome to Siena Prayer Center 

“Come away by yourselves to a lonely place and rest awhile.”
Mark 6:30Spend quiet time deepening your spiritual life at Siena Prayer Center.

Siena Prayer Center at St. Catherine-by-the-Sea in Ventura, California, offers a place of tranquility and peace for all to experience. 

Come and deepen your relationship with God. Be still and open yourself to the Divine Presence. Take time away from your busy life and spend quiet time deepening your spiritual life. You will be rewarded with new insights from the Lord.

The center, with its beautifully landscaped grounds, will help you to experience God in a unique and special way. You are invited to walk the paths and enjoy the lovely gardens, climb the hill behind the center and enjoy a view of the ocean from on high.

Services are available in English and Spanish.
Servicios también estan disponible en español.

Labyrinth Walk at Siena Prayer CenterSpiritual Direction
Individual Retreats
Group Retreats
Centering Prayer
Art and Prayer
Spirituality Workshops
Labyrinth Walk
Gift Shop

The Siena Prayer Center is open to people of all faith traditions.

For more information, contact:

Sister Gloria Valdovinos, CSC
Siena Prayer Center at St. Catherine-by-the-Sea
1931 Poli Street
Ventura, CA 93001-2360
(805) 652-1700, ext. 233 or 500
e-mail: gloriacsc2@juno.com