CONFERENCE WEEKEND RETREATS

These retreats are given by priests and sisters with daily Eucharist and the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
 

March 28-30, 2008  (Women) Director:  Visiting Director

April 25-27, 2008  (Women) Director:   Visiting Director
 

Time: Friday, 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, after brunch

Note: Promoters sponsor these Conference Retreat Weekends. If you would like to be a promoter and bring a small group to these Retreat Weekends, please call the Center.

Summer Directed Retreats

Offers time for a staff member to meet with you individually to assist you in processing your prayer and discerning the movement of the Spirit.  Those wishing to make a silent retreat at this time are also welcome.

Please click here for reservation form.

July 7-14, 2008 

Directors: Mary Carboy, ssj

                Julie Grey, op

                Elizabeth Sweeney, ssj

                Margaret Scott, acj

July 17-24, 2008

Directors:  Mary Carboy, ssj

                 Julie Grey, op

                 Rita Woehlcke, ssj 

                 Claire McNichol, ssj                                                        

Fee: $360 (non-refundable deposit $60)

 PRIVATE/DIRECTED RETREATS

This silent non-structured retreat offers the opportunity to foster the retreatant’s prayer life and relationship with God.  The retreatant meets daily with the director to reflect upon the prayer experience and to discern God’s presence.  Retreats are available upon request and director/room availability.

 Directed Retreats
 Fee:   1 overnight          $70
            5 days              $330
            6 days              $360
            7 days              $390
            8 days              $420  
         

 Private Retreats    

  $50 per day

A HERMITAGE FOR INDIVIDUAL

Saint Joseph Hermitage offers a "desert" experience for anyone who feels called.  The hermitage, located on the grounds of St. Raphaela Center, provides a quiet, peaceful space that includes bedroom, bath, and enclosed porch. Also available are a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, providing the option of taking meals within the Hermitage.  Daily stipend is $50.  Please contact Sr. Mary Caboy, ssj for more information.

OVERNIGHT RETREATS FOR GROUPS

The Center offers its facilities to host a program for your parish, faculty, prayer groups, etc.  You can either bring your own director/facilitator and plan your own program or allow the staff at the Center to do this for you.  Our space can accommodate groups up to 45 persons overnight (single/double occupancy).  Call the Center at (610) 642-5715 for information, scheduling and fees.

Eight-Day Retreat