VOCATION RETREAT

This retreat is for men who are at all levels of discernment –– from a curious interest in the daily life of a parish priest to the serious discernment of a vocation to the priesthood. Perhaps the thought of serving the Lord as a parish priest is a recent consideration, or perhaps it has lived in your heart for years. Regardless, this retreat is for you

There is no cost for this retreat and transportation to and from Immaculate Conception Retreat Center is available.

RETREAT DIRECTOR: Bishop Robert J. McManus
Pope John Paul II named Bishop McManus as the Fifth Bishop of Worcester and he was installed on May 14, 2004.

Bishop McManus looks forward to greeting you at Immaculate Conception Retreat Center.

THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SPIRITUAL CENTER
The Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center is rooted in the mission of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Sisters of the Poor), who founded and sponsor this spiritual renewal center. They participate in the mission of the Catholic Church to foster growth in the spiritual life of each person.

LOCATION
600 Liberty Highway, Putnam, CT 06260 view directions

FACILITIES
There are many tranquil and prayerful locations at the Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center. The facility contains a beautiful chapel, 55 bedrooms, halls, auditorium, conference rooms, dining rooms, and reflection areas.

SCHEDULE

What follows is a rough outline of what we do on the retreat.

The 2023 retreat was held on March 31-April 1, 2023, 6pm - 6pm.  Detail about 2024 will be forthcoming.
       
Friday
5:45pm    Arrival to Immaculate Conception Retreat Center, Putnam, CT
                   
6:00pm    Dinner
                   
7:15pm    An Introduction to the Liturgy of the Hours Followed by Evening Prayer
                   
8:00-8:20pm        First Presentation
8:20-8:30 Questions
8:30-9 Small group

9:00pm    Eucharistic Adoration with optional confessions
                   
10:00pm  Social/Recreation
                   
Saturday            
7:45 Morning Prayer
                   
8:00am    Breakfast

8:45-9:05am Second Presentation

9:05-9:15 questions
9:15-9:45 small group
9:45 break before Mass
10:00am Mass

11:00-11:20am Video Presentation of Fishers of Men
11:20-11:40 Third Presentation
11:40-11:50 Questions
11:50 Break before lunch

12 Noon   Lunch

1:00pm    Fourth Presentation
1:20 questions
1:30 small groups

1:45pm    Free Time/Movie/Outdoor Activities/Optional conversation with the bishop

3:30pm    Rosary walk

4:00pm Witness talk by Seminarian followed by Seminarian Panel

5:00pm  Departure 


TO REGISTER FOR THIS RETREAT
Fill out the form below and you will receive an e-mail from Father Donato Infante, vocation director, when details for the 2024 retreat are available.