This is the animating question in this sixth annual ecumenical retreat. It will engage us in the process of spiritual growth by exploring the various connections between beauty and spirituality in lectures, workshops, and liturgy.

This retreat for fathers and their sons, ages 11–17, provides opportunities for open communication and mutual learning between fathers and their adolescent sons...along with Mass and a traditional blessing of the sons.  This fun weekend will include, weather permitting, dodgeball competition, water balloon toss, and a hayrack ride. 

Every Catholic at some point during the Mass has probably asked, “Why do we do that?” or “What does that mean?”

Every word, gesture, object, sign, and symbol of the Mass is imbued with rich meaning and yet so much of it has been forgotten or is unknown to the average Mass-goer.

Enjoy a day of contemplation and creativity with the aid of The Saint John’s Bible.

This Bible beautifully presents both Scripture and Illumination, and both will be used as we prayerfully reflect and respond from our creative selves.

Today we will take a look at the theological and pastoral themes of renewal that guided the Second Vatican Council, a transformative series of meetings from 1962 to 1965.

During this retreat the group will gather daily for a conference.

Each participant will meet individually with one of the directors every day. Opportunity to join the monks for Mass and prayer.

Retreat for mothers and their daughters, ages 11 – 17.

The mother-daughter relationship is very special even as it undergoes numerous changes. This retreat provides opportunities for enhancing open communication between mom and daughter during the tween/teen years.

Join us as we pray with and open our hearts to this holy Gospel, so rooted in the Old Testament and so foundational for our understanding of Jesus Christ and the Church.

We will pray with key passages of St. Matthew for a deeper love for Jesus and to help us as his disciples in 2026.

The Rule of St. Benedict calls us to “diligently cultivating silence at all times.”

How can we practice stillness in our often-chaotic world and follow the psalmist's call to be still and know God’s loving presence?