Retreat: a period of seclusion for the purposes of prayer and meditation.
Every day we are bombarded my social media, customers, co-workers, family situations, and more. Even Christ, Himself, became overwhelmed that He took time to go out and pray, to escape and ponder. Daily reflection on our spiritual life is a necessity so that we place Christ at the center. Some people already make this a habit, while others are just getting started. Still there are others who want to know how to start. Below you will find a few of the retreat centers in the area that parishioners have attended and recommend. Most of the centers have group retreats, private retreats, directed retreats, self-directed retreats, and scheduled retreats with topics for individuals and families. Retreats are offered all year long. Check their websites. Throughout the summer, we will place brochures around the church from the various centers. We will also try to mention upcoming retreats in the bulletin that might spark interest. Take time for yourself and become reacquainted with God or further your relationship with Him. Rest. Relax in God’s presence. Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center 120 E Boyson Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233 [email protected] 319-395-6700 Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Oblates of the Virgin Mary 123 St Raphael Circle, Irene SD 57037 605-263-1040 http://www.broom-tree.org Creighton University Retreat Center (Jesuit) 16493 Contrail Avenue Griswold, IA 51535 (712) 778-2466 http://www.creighton.edu/ministry/retreatcenter Jesuit Retreat House (Men’s retreats) 8243 Demontreville Trail N. Lake Elmo, MN 55042-9546 Phone: (651) 777-1311 • Fax: (651) 777-1312 http://www.demontrevilleretreat.com/ Christ the King Priory (Benedictine) 1123 Road I Schuyler, NE 65661 402-352-2177 https://christthekingpriory.com Schoenstatt Retreat Center (Sisters of Mary) W284 N698 Cherry Lane Waukesha, WI 53188-9402Ph: 262-522-4300 Fax: 262-522-4301 email: [email protected] New Melleray Abbey (Trappists) 6632 Melleray Circle Peosta, Iowa 52068 Fr. Mark Scott, O.C.S.O. E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 563.588.2319 https://newmelleray.org/Retreats Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat Housewww.schoenstattmn.com/retreatCenter.html 420 W County Line Road, Barrington, Illinois 60010 Phone: 847-381-1261 https://jesuitretreat.org/ Franciscan Spirituality Center 920 Market Street LaCrosse, WI 54601 608-791-5295 [email protected] Conception Abbey (Benedictine) Phone: (660) 944-2809 Fax: (660) 944-2885 [email protected] 37174 State Highway VV Conception, MO 64433 Schoenstatt on the Lake (Sisters of Mary) 27762 County Road 27 Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 Phone: (507) 794-7727 Email: [email protected] http://www.schoenstattmn.com/retreatCenter.html |
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