Caritas Christi Center
At the Caritas Christi Center, a ministry of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we’re dedicated to providing formal and informal opportunities for spiritual growth and faith formation in the Catholic tradition. Caritas Christi Center invites God’s people to deepen their relationship with Jesus through prayer, study, and mutual interaction in order that they might bear witness to His compassionate heart.
Facilities
Center yourself in the “love of the Heart of Christ” at the Caritas Christi Center. A ministry of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Caritas Christi Center is located at Mount Sacred Heart, a tranquil setting on one of the highest points in Hamden, Connecticut. Open fields and thickly wooded areas as well as orchards, gardens, shrines, and spacious lawns comprise the beautiful 125-acre New England setting. The Caritas Christi Center is available for days and evenings of recollection, workshops, and days of prayer.
Facilities include:
- Sacred Heart Chapel (capacity: 300)
- The John Paul II Room (capacity: 100)
- The Clelian Conference Room (capacity 30–35)
- Breakout rooms, dining rooms, and a kitchen
Terms of Use
The Caritas Christi Center is available for use on a half-day, full-day, and all-day/evening basis. Please call or email to inquire about the facilities and costs.
The following policies apply to the basic use of the Caritas Christi center:
- Groups must provide a certificate of insurance.
- The center is a non-smoking facility.
Contact Information
Caritas Christi Center
295 Benham Street
Hamden, CT 06514–2801
Phone: 203-248-4225
For rental inquiries, please contact Sr. Barbara Matazzaro, ASCJ
Phone: 203-248-4225
Email: [email protected]
Questions? Contact Sr. Colleen Smith, Director