Retreats and Retreat Centers
"Be still, and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10
Retreats and Retreat Centers offer us a place to slow down and open ourselves up to the invitations of God, whether that is to see the beauty and goodness of God in nature, to hear the loving voice of God in the silence, or to feel the compassion of God in the shared support of our brothers and sisters in Christ.
To read a little more about what a retreat is, who should go, and why, here's an article by Bishop Robert Reed on The Spiritual Benefits of Retreats.
Boston Cursillo Movement
The Cursillo is a “little course in Christianity” that begins on a Thursday evening and concludes Sunday afternoon. Each Cursillo is an encounter with Christ in a small community of the Church, in order that Christ’s love and grace can…
St. Basil's Salvatorian Center Cursillo, Methuen
Cursillo offers us the opportunity to deepen our relationship with Christ. Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” (Rev…
Eastern Point Retreat House, Gloucester
Eastern Point Retreat House is an ecumenical ministry of the Society of Jesus under the patronage of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, who is a 16th century Jesuit saint from Italy. In celebration of the 450th anniversary of his birth, Pope…
Miramar Retreat Center, Duxbury, MA
You can come for a day, soak in some of the holy, healing energy here, or come for a week and find yourself powerfully renewed. Religious and lay spiritual directors or counselors are often available, and while Miramar is a Catholic…
Campion Center Conference & Renewal, Weston
For nearly a century, Campion Center has opened wide its doors to welcome generations of seekers. Initially built as a major house of philosophical and theological studies for Jesuits preparing for ministry, Campion now serves four…
St. Thecla's Retreat House, Billerica
Nestled on 134 acres of woodlands near the Concord River in Billerica, Massachusetts, St. Thecla Retreat House, owned and operated by the Daughters of St. Paul, offers a quiet and prayerful atmosphere for groups seeking a place for rest…
Glastonbury Abbey, Hingham
For more than 1500 years, men and women from all walks of life have been visiting Benedictine Monasteries and finding there a safe place of spiritual refreshment and peace. Glastonbury Abbey's Retreat and Spirituality Center is a…
Saint Joseph Retreat House, Milton
The mission of St. Joseph Retreat House is to accompany the human person through spiritual direction and the Spiritual Exercises to encounter the person of Jesus Christ and allow him to transform and conform one’s heart, mind and soul…
Enders Island Retreat Center, Mystic, Connecticut
Enders Island is an 11-acre island off the coast of Mason's Island in Mystic, Connecticut, where men and women from all walks of life come to experience renewal, healing, and inspiration. The grounds of Enders Island include a 360°…
Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford, Maine
Nestled along Maine’s southern coast, Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, owned and operated by the Congregation of the Presentation of Mary, offers a spiritual haven for many. Refreshment for spirit, mind and body is available for persons…