We’re grateful for our generous 100th Anniversary Celebration sponsors!
The Jesuits and staff are grateful for the many people who give of their time, talent and treasure to support the Mission and ministry of Manresa. On Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, we celebrated our Volunteers and Benefactors with a special appreciation dinner. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the lounge, followed by a plated dinner in the dining room. Each guest received a stemless wine glass with Manresa’s 100th Anniversary logo.
In October, the staff and family of Facilities Manager Pete Luyckx gathered for a luncheon to celebrate his retirement from Manresa. Pete began his 41-year career at Manresa in September 1984, a year after coming on retreat with his father.
“I heard they were looking for someone, and Fr. Simon hired me,” said Pete, who holds the record for the longest serving staff member.
Pete said he stayed as long as he did because the job “offered a steady paycheck and every day’s work was different.”
Though he won’t miss the middle-of-the-night false alarm calls or snow removal each winter, Pete said he will miss the people at Manresa.
“It’s kind of like a family, you know. And I’ll miss the free lunches, of course,” he quipped.
Pete is confident that facilities assistants Leonard Waske and Vito Gill will do a great job of picking up where he leaves off. “The place is in good hands,” he said.
His plans for retirement are to “take it easy, travel up north this winter and maybe travel the country in the spring.” He said he’s also happy to help out at Manresa when needed.
Manresa is grateful for Pete’s faithful service and wishes him all the best in the years to come.
