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 April 11-12, 2025, 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 for the retreat will be available in early 2025.
Fill out the form below if you are interested in signing up for the retreat and you will receive a reminder when sign-ups are available.