Retreats given regularly, listed alphabetically:
Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Hamden, CT
An international congregation, the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was founded to attain a perfect love for God by making the Heart of Jesus known, loved, and served. The sisters follow Jesus in order to imitate his virtues according to the Gospel and to understand the loving secrets of his Heart.
Retreats are held throughout the year in different locations for Catholic women 18-35 years old who are discerning a call to religious life. Come celebrate and pray with the Apostles, connect with other women who are contemplating religious life, and enjoy time for personal reflection and group sharing.
Sr. Susan Marie Krupp, ASCJ
Director of Vocations
Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
295 Benham Street Hamden , CT 06514
Email: ascjvocations@yahoo.com
Website: www.ascjus.org
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Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus
St. Louis, MO
Carmelite Vocation Retreats for Catholic Women (Age: 17-29)
Join with the Carmelites in their prayer, meals and recreation. Listen to talks on religious life and Carmelite spirituality. Take time to chat one on one with a Sister.
What is God asking of me? How can I respond to His love? Do not be afraid to ask God: "What do YOU want me to do? Make holiness something familiar. Talk about it. Think about it. Pray for it.
Sr. Mary Joseph, DCJ
Carmelite Sisters
10341 Manchester Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63122
(314) 965-7616
Website: www.carmelitedcj.org/retreats.asp
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Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus,
Northern Province Discernment Weekend
Milwaukee, WI
The Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus, Northern Province offer weekends of prayer and reflection. This is intended for single women, ages 17 – 35 and will take place at their convent in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The weekends enable participants to learn more about their Carmelite way of life and apostolate dedicated to caring for the children, youth and the aged. Special weekend events include the Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, recitation of the Liturgy of the Hours, Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet, workshops, spiritual conferences, Rosary and Scapular making, Scripture study, quiet private time, an outdoor BBQ on Saturday, and much more.
Sr. Mary Judith Kovach
(414) 453-4040
Website: www.carmelitedcjnorth.org
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Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ
Prayer Town, TX
The Sisters of the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ sponsor a retreat each October entitled "Come and See" for single women between the ages of 18 and 35, including high school seniors. This experience will include retreat talks, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, community prayer of the Divine Office and rosary, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, periods of silence, as well as time with the Sisters hearing their vocation stories. Transportation to and from the airport is provided. Information and registration forms are available upon request at the below email.
Sister Juana Teresa Chung, DLJC
Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ
P.O.Box 64
Prayer Town, TX 79010-0064
(806) 534-2312 Ex 45
Email: Vocations@dljc.org
Website: www.dljc.org
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Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne
Hawthorne, NY
(New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Georgia, Minnesota)
Come for several days or stay the entire week at our Motherhouse in Hawthorne, NY, approximately 45 minutes traveling time from major metropolitan New York area airports.)
We invite interested women who are exploring their religious vocation to visit us at our Motherhouse during one of our vocation weeks. It is an opportunity to meet members of our community and to get a sense of the tone and tempo of our religious life, as well as to become acquainted with the nature of our apostolate.
We are a Catholic congregation of religious women living in community. We take the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience and pursue a deep prayer life. Our unified apostolate witnesses to the sanctity of life at all stages. We nurse incurable cancer patients in seven modern homes. All care is free. Many who enter our Community have no prior nursing experience.
To make arrangements, call or write:
Sister Teresa Marie, O.P., Vocation Director
The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne
Rosary Hill Home
600 Linda Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 769-4794
Website: www.hawthorne-dominicans.org
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Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist
Ann Arbor, MI
Would you be interested in attending a retreat with our Dominican Community of Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist?
Sneak Preview of the Retreat ! ! !
You'll be praying Holy Mass, the Divine Office, and the Rosary with the Sisters, attending conferences, recreating, sharing thoughts, a movie and good times, but above all, you'll be LISTENING TO GOD SPEAK TO YOUR HEART during Eucharistic Adoration. Special conferences will be given concerning the Marian and Eucharistic themes of the retreats as well as the specific character of the retreat.
Sr. Joseph Andrew, O.P., or Sr. Annunciata, O.P.
4597 Warren Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI. 48105
(734) 994-7437
Email: smmevocations@rc.net
Website: www.sistersofmary.org
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Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia
Nashville, TN
Weekend of prayer and spiritual enrichment
Single Catholic women between the ages of 17-30 are invited to attend. This monastic experience will include retreat talks, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the celebration of the Sacrament of Penance, community prayer of the Divine Office and rosary, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, periods of silence, as well as time with the Dominican Sisters.
Jesu Caritas Retreats (for single women ages 17-30)
Vocation Retreats (for single women considering the religious life)
Sister Catherine Marie, O.P. or Sister Mary John, O.P.
801 Dominican Drive
Nashville, TN 37228-0147
(615) 256-0147
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Fr. Kolbe Missionaries' Annual Women's Retreat
Oceanside, CA
The annual retreat, held in January, will allow you to:
- spend time in prayer, in silence and in thanksgiving for God's providential love and care
- experience the powerful love of Christ and His Mother Mary
- reflect deeper on the gift of the Most Holy Eucharist
- become more aware of our total consecraction in the spirit of St. Maximilian Kolbe
Price of Peace Abbey Retreat House
650 Benet Hill Rd.
Oceanside, CA
626-917-0040
Email: FKMinCAL@aol.com
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Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity
Manitowoc, WI
Young Adult Single Women
Lenten/Spring Retreat, and Spring/Summer Retreat
We invite you to join other young women who desire to grow in their faith and discover more about Jesus' transforming love through prayer, the Eucharist, community, music outreach, times of relaxing and sharing together. The world needs you; God calls you; We invite you to these weekend retreats to spend time letting Jesus love you! Cost, $25.
Sister Mary Ann Spanjers, OSF
Holy Family Convent
2409 S. Alverno Rd.
Manitowoc, WI 54220
920-682-7728
Email: smaryannsp@fscc-calledtobe.org
Website: http://www.fscc-calledtobe.org
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Little Sisters of the Poor
Western Province
Join the Little Sisters of the Poor for discernment weekends, for single Catholic women, 18 - 35 years of age, who are open to exploring the possibility of a religious vocation. These retreats begin in an atmosphere of silence with Eucharistic adoration and a guided experience of "lectio divina," the contemplative reading of Holy Scripture. The discernment weekends will include Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours and the Rosary, an introduction to the Little Sisters of the Poor, and opportunities for both one-to-one and group discussion with the Little Sisters.
The retreats are held at Sacred Heart Home, Denver, CO; Villa Guadalupe, Gallup, NM; and Jeanne Jugan Residence, San Pedro, CA.
Each discernment weekend begins on Friday at 5:00 p.m. and concludes on Sunday at noon. Those who desire a more extended experience of the Little Sisters' life may arrange to spend a few extra days with the Sisters before or after the weekend. There is no charge for these retreats.
The Little Sisters of the Poor are also happy to welcome single Catholic young adult women for acquaintance visits, "Come-and-see" weekends, and live-in volunteer experiences. They also offer overnight hospitality to young women on "nun-runs." Please contact Sister Carolyn to arrange for any of these opportunities.
Sr. Carolyn
303-594-7420
Email: vcdenver@littlesistersofthepoor.org
Website: www.littlesistersofthepoor.org
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Little Sisters of the Poor
Pittsburg, PA
Who: For young women ages 18-35 who are exploring the possibility of a religious vocation.
What: We will begin in an atmosphere of silence with Eucharistic adoration and a guided experience of lectio divina, the contemplative reading of Sacred Scripture. The retreat will include Mass on Saturday and Sunday, the Liturgy of the Hours, the Rosary and times of encounter with the Little Sisters and the elderly residents of Sts. Peter & Paul Home. Please bring a Bible, a sleeping bag (if possible) and, most importantly, an open heart!
Where: Sts. Peter & Paul Home, 1028 Benton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Sr. Martha
412-307-1100
Email vocpittsburgh@lspusa.org
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Passionist Nuns Vocation Retreat
Whitesville KY
Held in July
Consecrated Life Retreat for single Catholic women ages 16 - 35 considering a call to religious life
Come and See! Learn about Passionist life. Hear vocation stories. Visit with the nuns. Time for silence and prayer, laughter, hiking, and even a tour inside the monastery. Visit our website for photos of previous retreats and for more information.
Call or email Sr. John Mary, CP prior to registering.
270-233-4571
Email: vocations@passionistnuns.org
Website: www.passionistnuns.org
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Religious Sisters of Mercy
Alma, MI
The Religious Sisters of Mercy, with its Motherhouse in Alma, MI, is a Religious Institute of Pontifical Right dedicated to the mission of the Church through the Spiritual and Corporal works of Mercy as physicians, seminary professors, canon lawyers, nurses, and teachers. Established in 1973 in response to the renewal called for in the Second Vatican Council, the Institute recognizes Venerable Catherine McAuley as its original foundress.
We invite single Catholic women between the ages of 17-35 to attend a weekend with us. This experience will include presentations, times of reflections, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, community prayer of the Divine Office and Rosary, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and experience of the common life of the sisters.
We will be having monthly retreats beginning in February. If you are not able to attend, we may be able to arrange another weekend for a personal retreat.
Sister Gilmary Kay, R.S.M
1965 Michigan Ave
Alma , Michigan 48801
989-463-6035 ex. 202
Voice mail: 989-463-6035 ex. 252
Email: stjosephs@chartermi.net
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School Sisters of Christ the King
Lincoln, NE
Seek His Kingdom Retreat
The School Sisters of Christ the King sponsor retreats entitled "Seek His Kingdom" for single women between the ages of 18 and 35, including high school seniors. The retreat, aimed at helping the participants to deepen their relationship with Christ, is held at Villa Regina Motherhouse. There is a minimal fee which includes room and board. Transportation to and from the airport is provided. Information and registration forms are available by contacting us.
Responding to the Heart of the King
Other retreats, entitled "Responding to the Heart of the King," specifically directed at vocation discernment, are held regularly. Cost and contact information are the same as above.
Villa Regina Motherhouse
4100 SW 56th Street
Lincoln, NE 68522
402-477-5232
Email: schoolsistersvr@juno.com
Website: www.rc.net/lincoln/schoolsisters/
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School Sisters of St. Francis
Panhandle Franciscans
Panhandle, TX
The School Sisters of St. Francis are hosting "Come and See Reflection Weekends" for women discerning the religious life. Retreatants will have time to bask in God's love by following our prayer schedule with a listening heart in prayer, adoration, the Divine Office, and the rosary. This is an opportunity to experience our Franciscan way of life, our apostolate, and have some fun too, with plenty of time to talk with Sisters and ask questions.
Sr. Mary Michael Huseman, O.S.F.
P.O. Box 906 , Panhandle , TX 79068
806-537-3182
Email: schsrs@panhandlefranciscans.org
Website: www.panhandlefranciscans.org
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Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Eucharist
Independence, MO
"At any time of day it is time to love God." - Mother John Hau
Do you think God may be calling you to Religious Life? Have you felt an irresistible urge to give yourself totally to Christ and His Church? Have you tried to ignore it but it keeps seeping back into your soul? Then come! Come and share the support of others with the same values and dreams. And experience the miracles God wishes to work through you!
The Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Eucharist invite you to come and spend a weekend seeking to know God’s will for you. The weekends offer time for prayer (both communal and private); Eucharistic Adoration; conferences on Prayer, St. Francis and the life of a Religious; and opportunities to visit with the Sisters. The weekends are for young ladies 14-17 years of age, and single women 18-40.
Sr. Andrea Kantner, OSF
Vocation Director
2100 N. Noland Road
Independence, MO 64050
816-252-1673
Email: stfran2100@aol.com
Website: www.osfholyeucharist.org
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Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George
Motherhouse in Alton, IL
Veni Si Amas (Come if you Love) Discernment Retreats
Held in Alton, IL
Designed for single Catholic young women, ages 18-30, who are seeking God's will, these retreats give participants the experience of life with the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, including Holy Mass, community prayer, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, as well as learning about apostolic service, community life, formation and the ways in which they Make Christ's Merciful love visible in their service.
Sister M. Beata, FSGM
Alton, IL
618-463-2757
Email: vocations@altonfranciscans.org
Website: www.altonfranciscans.org
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Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George (other retreats)
Motherhouse in Alton, IL
Discernment Retreats
Held at the Sisters' house in LaCrosse, WI
For women 17 - 35 years old who are seeking God's will for them. Held each summer. See contact information below.
Come Follow Days
Held at the Sisters' house in LaCrosse, WI
For girls 4th - 6th grade, and later for girls 7th - 10th grade. Together, we will explore: What do Sisters do all day? What is an aspirant? Why are they at the House of Formation? How do I know I am called to be a Sister? And other questions. Held each summer.
For more information on Discernment Retreats and Come Follow Days, please contact:
Sister M. Stephania, F.S.G.M.
Director of Mater Redemptoris Convent and House of Formation
La Crosse, WI
608-788-4530
Email: materredemptoris@pngusa.net
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Sisters of Jesus Our Hope
Bound Brook, NJ
"Making Life Choices — Helping Catholic Single Women
Consider God's Call"
Sponsored by the Sisters of Jesus Our Hope for one day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the below address. Day includes talks on the topic, time for personal prayer, faith sharing and questions. Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages provided.
514 Church Street
Bound Brook, NJ.
732-271-5777
Email: sisterjudith@sistersofjesusourhope.org
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Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration
Mishawaka, IN
Behold, how good it is,
and how pleasant
where brethren dwell at one!
(Psalm 133)
- As Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, we are dedicated to the salvation of souls through ceaseless adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament and works of charity in schools and hospitals. We are devoted to the following of the gospel and loyalty to our Holy Mother Church, in the Spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, and our foundress, Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel.
- Come and experience the lived adoration of a community holy dedicated to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
- Come and share the Franciscan Joy of a community united in the service of the Church and one another.
- Come and see us as you journey to discover the Will of God for your life.
- Check our website for the dates for retreat opportunities for high school girls and young adult women:
Sister M. Lois DeLee, O.S.F.
Vocation Director
P.O. Box 766
Mishawaka, Indiana 46546-0766
574-259-5427
Email: srlois@yahoo.com
Website: www.ssfpa.org
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Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Wichita, KS
Come and See Retreats and Retreats for Young Women
Come and see what religious life is all about. Any woman 18-30 is invited to learn more about religious life and deepen her spirituality. The weekend includes prayer, sacraments, conferences and times to speak individually to a sister.
Any individual or group is welcome to schedule a visit with us on dates other than those listed at retreat weekends. During such a time, the visitor(s) would follow the schedule of the Sisters, praying, working and studying with us, with ample opportunities for questions and discussions on discernment.
Come to the Mary, Mother and Guide retreat for single women, which will deepen your spiritual life by walking in the footsteps of Mary, our Model and Guide. The weekend will include prayer, sacraments, and conferences.
These events will be held at the IHM Motherhouse, Wichita, Kansas.
Sr. Maria Jacinta, IHM
605 N. Woodchuck
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 722-9316
Website: www.sistersihmofwichita.org |
