Preserve & Enrich Our Common Home
Caring for these holy grounds is one of the ways Manresa responds to the calls of God … to preserve and enrich our common home.
If there’s one thing retreatants consistently agree on, it’s the beauty of Manresa’s 39 acres of natural landscape. From the banks of the Rouge River to the nature trail surrounding the property to the paved walkways connecting the Stations of the Cross and more, Manresa offers a park-like setting to walk and contemplate God through nature.
Caring for these holy grounds is one of the ways Manresa responds to the calls of God, the Church and Earth itself to preserve and enrich our common home. We hope that by being thoughtful stewards of the natural world here at Manresa and beyond, we can pass on to future generations a better, cleaner world.
Manresa 100th Anniversary
Donate a Tree, Enrich our Common Home
As part of our 100th Anniversary Celebration, we’re planting 100 trees along the east end of our property. With a mature height of 40 to 60 feet and a spread of 12 to 20 feet, these Green Giant Arborvitae, also known as Western Red Cedars, will soften traffic noise from Woodward Avenue and offer a beautifully natural screen of privacy. This project not only celebrates our 100th Anniversary but will add another layer of beauty to our grounds that will last well into our future.
On Arbor Day, April 24, 2026, we’ll gather to dedicate and bless the trees and all those who contributed to their placement. A plaque with the names of our donors will be erected near the row of trees.
We invite you to be part of the celebration and leave a lasting impact on the beauty of Manresa. Trees are $1,500 each.
Thank you for your generous support of Manresa and for your faithful stewardship of God’s resources.
Donate a Tree!
Giving Options
There are several ways to donate to Manresa. You may choose to financially support our on-going operations, our capital needs for buildings and grounds, or by making a gift to our endowment to help maintain Manresa’s present and future financial health. If, on the other hand, you wish to make a general donation, Manresa will use your gift as needed at the time it is received.
McGrail Fund
The McGrail Fund was established in 2002 to support the expanding Mission of Manresa. It is named in memory of Fr. John McGrail, SJ, a former Executive Director. Manresa’s financial needs were ...
The McGrail Fund was established in 2002 to support the expanding Mission of Manresa. It is named in memory of Fr. John McGrail, SJ, a former Executive Director. Manresa’s financial needs were growing because we offered retreats to all regardless of ability to pay. Since many could not pay, Manresa needed to find other resources, and the McGrail Fund is one of those resources. It is generally used as an endowment to maintain the financial stability of Manresa, but with explicit Board approval the funds can also be used for capital improvements and operational support.
Capital Improvements
A Capital Fund was established to underwrite necessary major repairs and improvements to the buildings and grounds. Recent and past improvements include a new Upper Room gathering space, updated library and dining ...
A Capital Fund was established to underwrite necessary major repairs and improvements to the buildings and grounds. Recent and past improvements include a new Upper Room gathering space, updated library and dining room, a Jesuit Memorial Garden, renovated Stations of the Cross, adding a 15th Resurrection Station and Empty Tomb, a prayer labyrinth and a new maintenance and storage facility. Some capital projects have been funded by individuals, others have been a community effort.
Bequests and Planned Giving
Manresa accepts bequests and offers planned giving opportunities, which can leave a lasting legacy supporting our ministry far into the future while also providing tax and other benefits to the donor. For ...
Manresa accepts bequests and offers planned giving opportunities, which can leave a lasting legacy supporting our ministry far into the future while also providing tax and other benefits to the donor. For more information about Planned Giving opportunities, please contact Steve Raymond, Associate Director, at 248.644.4933 Ext. 111.
Jesuit Memorial Garden
The Jesuit Memorial Garden was created to memorialize all of the Jesuits who have served at Manresa and for those wishing to honor or memorialize a loved one through the purchase of ...
The Jesuit Memorial Garden was created to memorialize all of the Jesuits who have served at Manresa and for those wishing to honor or memorialize a loved one through the purchase of a brick or plaque in our Wall of Remembrance. Bricks and plaques continue to be available for those wishing to honor or remember a loved one.
Adopt-a-Retreatant
Manresa, for nearly 100 years, has opened its doors to thousands of retreatants without regard to a person’s financial situation. Our doors remain open to all retreatants with the support of our ...
Manresa, for nearly 100 years, has opened its doors to thousands of retreatants without regard to a person’s financial situation. Our doors remain open to all retreatants with the support of our Adopt-a-Retreatant Program. Thank you in advance for your gift to this program.
St. Ignatius Legacy Society
Many retreatants have become members of our St. Ignatius Legacy Society, established to recognize and honor benefactors who have created personal legacies at Manresa through an estate provision or planned gift. Learn ...
Many retreatants have become members of our St. Ignatius Legacy Society, established to recognize and honor benefactors who have created personal legacies at Manresa through an estate provision or planned gift. Learn more about joining the Legacy Society today.