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Connect, Renew, Reflect

Upcoming Carmelite Retreats, Days of Reflection, and Pilgrimages

Our Carmelite Retreats and Days of Reflection offer you a chance to deepen your spiritual connection and share community with others.

Empowered Biblical Women: Matriarchs in a Patriarchal Culture – Friday, November 15, 2024

Explore the lives and legacies of the strong women of the bible and the lessons they impart for our lives today.

Christmas Dinner & Concert – Sunday, December 1, 2024

Join Fr. Bob and Julie McKee with her A Capella Choir of Mother McAuley High School for a festive program that is sure to touch your hearts as you prepare for the Advent and Christmas season.

Christmas Brunch – Monday, December 2, 2024

A festive brunch will be followed by a presentation looking at the birth of Christ, and his continued presence in our lives.

An Advent Program for Men – Joseph — Our Mentor as Men – Saturday, December 7, 2024

The Carmelite Spiritual Center offers an exciting opportunity to explore Joseph — Our Mentor as Men. Through reflecting on the biblical stories, Jack and Bob will lead us to be inspired by this wonderful man who mentors and models our male experience.

Embodying Love: The Word Made Flesh – Saturday, December 14, 2024

How do we embody God in our lives? Mary knew; together let’s learn from her this Advent.

Men’s Weekend Retreat – January 31-February 2, 2025

Three days of discovery exploring the parts of that have been denied, using the four major masculine archetypes: King, Lover, Warrior, and Magician. There will be presentations, time in nature, drumming, and meaningful sharing in council, to help awaken us.

Over 500 happy guests served in 2023.

Space for up to 116 guests in shared rooms.

Three hot meals prepared for you daily.

Fully Supported

We’ll Make Your Stay Special!

Our retreat center is fully staffed for your comfort. Private or shared rooms are available and kitchenettes are provided should you want to prepare your own snacks. Our facility offers 58 comfortable rooms with private baths and acres of beautiful grounds.

Expand Your Spiritual Journey

Pilgrimages of Faith

Fr. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm., leads groups on powerful, mind-expanding, deeply effecting pilgrimages to some of the holiest sites in the world. More than 1,089 pilgrims have travelled with Fr. Bob to various countries over the last 34 years.

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Testimonials

Happy Visitors

“On behalf of all the recent retreat attendees from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Downers Grove. I’d like to express our gratefulness to you and your staff at the Carmelite Spiritual Center for your warm hospitality and many kindnesses to us. We LOVE coming to your center and basking in how well you take care of us.“

Paul

Downers Grove, IL

“We’re located in Pennsylvania. We found your facility online and we took a chance and booked our group with you. Not only did we love the facility and the staff, we’re booking next year’s retreat right now! What a wonderful atmosphere you have – we felt so cared for. Thank you for making our stay so special.“

Lutheran Theological Union

Pennsylvania

“Thank you to the women of the spiritual center who took such great care of us during the visit of McCormick Theological Seminary faculty and board members. Beautiful grounds, spacious meeting rooms, good food and gracious hospitality. Thank you for all you have done. You made my work easy.“

Carol

Mount Morris, IL