WHAT IS A IGNATIAN RETREAT?

Based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, they're also known as directed retreats. Each day involves spending four or five prayer periods in meditation and scripture. We offer 4-day 8-day and 30-day options.

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FIND GOD IN THE SILENCE

lgnatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the lgnatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an lgnatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit.

The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside of Mass and Exposition, and no social time as even the meals are taken in silence to continue the reflection and prayerful atmosphere. Retreatants journal about each of their prayer times and the movements that occurred there, so that when they meet with the director, they can be given guidance and appropriate scripture passages for their meditation. It is suggested to read Meditation and Contemplation by Father Timothy Gallagher, OMV to learn more on the lgnatian methods of meditating on Scripture.

See the schedule of upcoming retreats, or contact us to inquire about 4-Day, 8-Day and 30-Day Directed Ignatian Retreats.

First Day
Check-in from 6-7pm.

We begin our retreat with a 7pm meeting and Holy Hour.
 
During your Retreat
We spend the week in silence,
prayer, spiritual exercises, daily Mass and adoration, and daily meetings with a retreat director.
 
Last Day
Our retreat ends with a final meal and sharing by all the retreatants. Typically, 4-day retreats end with noon lunch and 8-day retreats with 5pm supper.
 
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WHAT TO DO ON RETREAT

A silent retreat can seem daunting at first, but can be extremely fruitful and pleasing to the soul when each day is filled with the habits below
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Read.
Bring spiritually enriching books and spend time with Scripture each day
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Pray.
Each day, spend four or five prayer periods in the spiritual exercises
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Go to Mass and Adoration.
Spend this community time being strengthened by the Eucharist
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Speak with the Retreat Director.
Meet daily with your retreat director to receive guidance and insight

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Do you have questions about our Directed lgnatian Retreats? Feel free to contact us!
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Dates Name Leader  
December 15 - 18, 2025 Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Dec. 15-18 With Fr. Gary Coulter, Jo Vasa and Matt Simmons View Details
December 15 - 22, 2025 Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Dec. 15-22 With Fr. Gary Coulter, Jo Vasa and Matt Simmons View Details
December 19 - 22, 2025 Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Dec. 19-22 With Fr. Gary Coulter, Jo Vasa and Matt Simmons View Details
Flexible Dates Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day, 5-Day, or 6-Day Dec 28, 2025-Jan 2, 2026 With Fr. Gary Coulter, Jo Vasa and Sarina Stokes View Details
January 15 - 19, 2026 Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Jan 15-19 With Fr. Gary Coulter and Sarina Stokes View Details
January 15 - 23, 2026 Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Jan 15-23 With Fr. Gary Coulter View Details
January 19 - 23, 2026 Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Jan 19-23 With Fr. Gary Coulter and Matt Simmons View Details
February 19 - 23, 2026 Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Feb. 19-23 With Jo Vasa and Fr. Christopher Barak View Details
February 19 - 27, 2026 Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Feb. 19-27 With Jo Vasa View Details
February 23 - 27, 2026 Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Feb. 23-27 With Fr. Gary Coulter, Jo Vasa and Matt Simmons View Details
March 16 - 19, 2026 Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Mar 16-19 Spring Break With Jo Vasa and Fr. Gary Coulter View Details
March 29 - April 2, 2026 Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Mar 29-Apr 2 Holy Week With Jo Vasa and Matt Simmons View Details
April 28 - May 2, 2026 Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Apr 28-May 2 With Jo Vasa, Meagan Gitchell, Sarina Stokes and Fr. Christopher Barak View Details
April 28 - May 6, 2026 Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Apr 28-May 6 With Meagan Gitchell, Jo Vasa, Sarina Stokes and Fr. Christopher Barak View Details
May 2 - 6, 2026 Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day May 2-6 With Fr. Gary Coulter, Jo Vasa, Meagan Gitchell, Sarina Stokes and Fr. Christopher Barak View Details
May 15 - 19, 2026 Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day May 15-19 With Fr. Gary Coulter, Matt Simmons and Fr. Christopher Barak View Details
May 15 - 22, 2026 Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) May 15-22 With Fr. Gary Coulter and Matt Simmons View Details
May 19 - 22, 2026 Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day May 19-22 With Fr. Gary Coulter, Jo Vasa and Matt Simmons View Details