2020 Retreats
Days of Renewal with Fr. Jack Welch, O. Carm.
A series of four days for renewal, reflection, and prayer with the inspiration of the Carmelite doctors of the church. Register for each day individually or for a package of all four and save on the registration fee.
Day One: Saint Teresa of Avila
Thursday, February 27, 2020, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Day Two: Saint John of the CrossFriday, March 20, 2020, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM CANCELLED
Day Three: Saint Therese of LisieuxSaturday, April 25, 2020, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM CANCELLED
Overnight Retreat: Mary Mother of God, Our Sister in Faith
May 8-9, 2020
Arrive Friday, 5:00 PM – Depart Saturday, 3:00 PM
An Armchair Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED due to the Carmelite Spiritual Center being closed through April 30, 2020.
With his personal collection of slides, songs and biblical insights, Fr. Bob Colaresi takes you on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, without leaving the USA!
Remember Me: A Seder Meal
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED due to the Carmelite Spiritual Center being closed through April 30, 2020.
Fr. Bob Colaresi leads us through this Passover Meal, including a lamb dinner, weaving the Jewish roots of our own tradition in a remarkable drama of history, theology, culture and prayer.
Holy Week Retreat
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED due to the Carmelite Spiritual Center being closed through April 30, 2020.
This Holy Week Retreat offers a powerful, prayerful experience rooted in the central mystery of our faith: the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Good Friday – A Solemn Day of Prayer
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED due to the Carmelite Spiritual Center being closed through April 30, 2020.
On this day we remember and pray the final journey of Jesus through those last hours and His Passover to God.
Into the Land of Carmel 2020
A Week-long Retreat in the Carmelite Tradition
July 12 – 17, 2020
This retreat/seminar will reflect the life lived long ago on Mount Carmel, but with additional elements of instruction in the tradition. With the saints of Carmel as our guides, we will explore the origins of Carmel, our living tradition, and the nature of contemplative prayer.
Past Programs:
Walking on Water: A Men’s Retreat on Courage and Trust
January 24-26, 2020
Rev. Joel Blunk will be leading us on this retreat and has extensive experience working with men through MALEs and for the related international men’s organization, Illuman.
Cost: $200 (double occupancy) or $250 (single occupancy), including two overnights, meals, and program.
Pre-registration by January 21st is required.
St. Thomas Women’s Weekend
February 21-23, 2020
A women’s retreat open to all Women of Faith who believe in God’s graced presence in their lives, sponsored by St. Thomas Women of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church – Naperville, IL.
Ash Wednesday: What Color Is Your Lent?
February 26, 2020, 9:30 am to 3 PM
Join us in this day of reflection, looking at the Lord’s call for Lent.
