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.

Although the vocation office no longer owns a van, if you need transportation assistance, please ask.  Carpooling is sometimes available to and from Immaculate Conception Retreat Center.

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 next retreat will be held on March 27-28, 2026, 6pm - 5pm.  
       
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  


Sign ups are not available at this time. Please fill out the form below and you will be contacted by Father Donato Infante when registration begins so that you can register.