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. Click here for downloadable 2011-12 schedule.

Women’s Discernment Group in St. Louis: “Is God Tugging at your Heart?”: Do you find yourself wondering what God really has in mind for you? If you are a woman, age 18-30, and would like to explore methods of discernment, pray about your vocation, deepen your relationship with Christ and meet other young women seeking to discern their vocations too, you might be interested in joining the Women’s Discernment Group at SLU. The group will meet this semester, every other Monday in the Stauder Room of the Campus Ministry Center from 7 to 8 p.m. on the following days: Oct. 17; Nov. 14; Nov. 28, and Dec. 12.

Sr. Colleen Smith, A.S.C.J.

Vocation Director

800 Montebello Camp Road

Imperial, Missouri 63052

203-988-4742

Email: vocations@ascjus.org
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, Carmel.DCJ
Carmelite Sisters
10341 Manchester Road
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
Wauwatosa, 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. M. Immaculata Osterhaus, Carmel.DCJ

1230 Kavanaugh Place

Wauwatosa, WI 53213
414-453-4040
Website: www.carmelitedcjnorth.org

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Discalced Carmelite Nuns

Monastery of Terre Haute, Indiana

August 10–12, 2012

(Please contact the nuns if this date does not work for you.)

Monastic Experience Weekend

The Sisters of the Terre Haute Carmel invite single women between the ages of 18 and 45, who are discerning a call to religious life, to a weekend of discernment and to learn about our community and the Carmelite way of life. The arrival date is Thursday evening, August 9, concluding early Sunday afternoon, August 12, after dinner with the community. You will be given the opportunity to share in the monastic schedule with our community within the enclosure of the monastery. In addition, talks will be given by some sisters on:  Discernment, the Liturgy of the Hours, the Carmelite Charism, and Teresian Prayer. 

There is no fee; the only cost is the generosity of your time and an open heart.

For more information, please contact us by phone or email.

Mother Mary Clare, O.C.D.

Vocation Director

Carmelite Monastery

59 Allendale

Terre Haute, IN 47802

812-201-7098

vocations@heartsawake.org

www.heartsawake.org

www.nun.tv

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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 ext. 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:
Sr. Alma Marie, O.P., Vocation Director
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 Road
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 Mary Emily, O.P.
801 Dominican Drive
Nashville, TN 37228-0147
615-256-0147

Email: vocation@op-tn.org

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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

Prince 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
CALLED TO DISCERN RETREATS 2011-2012

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. Click here for more details.

Sister Mary Ann Spanjers, OSF
Holy Family Convent
2409 S. Alverno Rd.
Manitowoc, WI 54220
920-682-7728
Email: smaryannsp@fscc-calledtobe.org
Website: www.fscc-calledtobe.org

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Handmaids of the Precious Blood

Jemez Springs, NM

Want to know what JOY is? Explore its meaning as "Jesus, Only You!" Find out what its like to give your life to Jesus for His priests! Young women, ages 19-39, who feel drawn to a contemplative life centered on Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration for the sanctification of priests and the needs of the world may write or email to inquire about arranging a visit to our monastery. While visiting you will experience our Community life, daily Mass, work, daily Eucharistic Holy Hours and Nocturnal Adoration as well. You will share in our Marian focused life as we give our "Fiats" to the Lord daily in living out His Will in joy. Praying and working and meeting the nuns is part of the program, but most of all, meeting Jesus in the Eucharist and living with Him day and night.  If you cannot visit us in person, explore our website. Write or email:

Mother Marietta, H.P.B.

Rev. Mother Prioress
Cor Jesu Monastery

P.O. Box 90

Jemez Springs, NM 87025

(575) 829-3906

Email: vocations@nunsforpriests.org

Website: www.nunsforpriests.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.

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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Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate
Monroe, NY

Our community combines a deep prayer life with outreach to Catholics families, especially those who have drifted away from the faith, and with religious education for the total family. 

Upcoming Come and See vocation retreats are detailed in our website, under “Vocation News.” Individual or small group vocation days or weekends can also be arranged at other times. We can be reached from major highways and major airports or by bus from New York City. Contact the Vocation Director, Sr. Dolores Marie, for more information or to register.

Sr. Dolores Marie, PVMI

Marycrest, Box 658

Monroe, New York 10949

845-783-2251

Email: pvmi@frontiernet.net
Website: parishvisitorsisters.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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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: sr.mary-michael@cdolinc.net

Website: www.cksisters.org

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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" in October and December 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@gmail.com
Website: www.panhandlefranciscans.org

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Servants of Mary, Ministers to the Sick

Kansas City, KS

Discernment Group
This group is for young women (high school or college) who are discerning their vocation. They meet monthly to reflect on calls within Scripture and their own calling as well as the spiritual life and prayer. They also join the Sisters for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Holy Rosary, personal prayer and Evening Prayer. Come and share with others on their journey of vocational discernment! For more information, contact:

Sr. Catherine Bussen, S. de M.
Vocation Director
800 N. 18th St.
Kansas City, KS 66102
913-371-3423
Email: vocservantsmkc@yahoo.com
Website: www.sisterservantsofmary.org

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Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood
Manchester, NH

Ladies interested in the contemplative life are invited to visit the Precious Blood Monastery in Manchester, New Hampshire. Come by yourself or with a friend. Just call or email the Sisters to set up a date. We will pick you up at the airport or bus station if it is needed. You may come in the cloister to pray and work with the Sisters if you are interested in our community.

By telephone: Sr. Mary Clare, a.p.b.

By email: Sr. Christine Marie, a.p.b.

700 Bridge Street

Manchester, NH 03104-5495
603-623-4264
Email: vocations@srspreciousbloodnh.org
Website: srspreciousbloodnh.org

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Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church
Baltic, CT

"Come and See"

These weekends of discernment (or longer up to one week) for college students 18 and older can be arranged according to personal schedule.

Private Retreat

During the Christmas/New Year Vacation we offer a private retreat opportunity for ages 18 and up for discernment during our Forty Hours Devotion. 

These free vocation events include visits to our Holy Family Novitiate in which those discerning their vocation participate in community prayers, meals and recreation with the Novitiate sisters.  If you would like more information about any of these, please let us know and we will be happy to send it to you.

Sr. Mary Jacinta, S.C.M.C.

Director of Vocations
P.O. Box 691
Baltic, CT 06330-0691
860-822-8241
Email: Motherhouse@SistersofCharity.com
Website: www.sistersofcharity.com

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Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Eucharist
Independence, MO

The Sisters host various discernment weekends every spring and fall.  Separate weekends are held for both high school girls, and for single women 18-40.  Discernment weekends provide opportunities to learn more about religious life as a Sister of St. Francis of the Holy Eucharist by experiencing communal prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, conferences, and time for visiting with individual Sisters.

Spiritual retreats led by the Sisters or a visiting priest are geared to deepening ones prayer life and opening ones heart to the will of God. 

Emmaus weekends are also available.  These weekends provide opportunities for quiet reflection and vocational discernment while participating in community prayer, meals and simple duties.

Sr. Mary Clare, OSF
Vocation Director
2100 N. Noland Road
Independence, MO 64050
816-252-1673
Email: stfraneucharist@aol.com
Website: www.osfholyeucharist.org

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Sisters of Jesus Our Hope
Bloomsbury, NJ

Vocation Discernment Retreat Weekends

Held at the Motherhouse of the Sisters in Bloomsbury, NJ

Designed to help Catholic single women (18-35) discover God's loving plan for their lives. Check website for next dates.

Sr. Judith Andrews, S.J.H.

Vocations Director

376 Bellis Road
Bloomsbury, NJ 08804

908-995-7261
Email: sisterjudith@sistersofjesusourhope.org

Website: www.sistersofjesusourhope.org

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Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration
Mishawaka, IN

Spring and Fall Discernment Retreats and Summer Come and See Retreats
Check www.ssfpa.org for dates for the High School and Young Adult events.

Come rest in the Heart of Christ, learn more about our Holy Mother Church and grow in the knowledge of God's will in your life. There will be opportunities for Holy Mass, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, Divine Office, Marian Devotions, conferences by priests and sisters, time for personal prayer and sharing with others who are drawn to Our Lord. To sign up or find out more information try our website below or contact:

Sister M. Lois DeLee, O.S.F.
Vocation Director
1515 Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka, Indiana 46546-0766
574-259-5427
Email: srlois@yahoo.com
Website: www.ssfpa.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. Consolata, F.S.G.M.
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. Luka, F.S.G.M.
Director of Mater Redemptoris Convent and House of Formation
La Crosse, WI
608-788-4530
Email: materredemptoris@gmail.com

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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.

We are also free for scheduled visits for individuals or groups. You pick the date and bring yourself and perhaps some friends. We’ll provide the place and the spiritual guidance. Personally scheduled retreats can have a Marian or discernment theme, or can just be a time to live, work, pray and play with the Sisters.

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

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Sisters of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Castleton, New York (Provincial House)

“Come and See” visits are available to single Catholic women, ages 18-45, who are seeking God’s will in their lives.  These visits give participants an experience of living with the Sisters of the Resurrection, including time for Liturgy, community prayer, personal prayer, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Visits are set up on an individual basis.  Please contact the Vocation Director if you would like to learn more about the Sisters of the Resurrection.

Sister Teresa Grace, C.R.

Vocation Director

500 West Hartsdale Avenue

Hartsdale, NY  10530

Days:  914-761-3300 ext. 221

Evenings/Weekends:  914-949-4460

Email: vocation@resurrectionsisters.org
Website: www.resurrectionsisters.org