Ignatian Weekend Retreats
An Ignatian Retreat is rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola directed by an experienced retreat master who provides a series of presentations designed to assist you with your prayer, reflection and spiritual journey. The retreat includes Mass, Reconciliation, Adoration, Stations of the Cross, Rosary, Healing Service, and Spiritual Direction. It is a time of rest and silence to refresh and to deepen your relationship with God.
Come and Find Rest
We provide spiritual retreats and sacred space for prayer and discernment where people of all walks of life are encouraged to experience a deeper relationship with God.
Register for your Retreat >
Spiritual Exercise
Retreats include personal prayer, opportunities for Morning Prayer, Mass, Reconciliation, Adoration, Stations of the Cross, Rosary, Healing Service and Spiritual Direction.

Examen
God is found in our experiences. During each retreat, the Examen is offered as a process to reflect on our daily experiences with God.


Silence
Often in our busy world we struggle to hear God’s voice. Silence deepens our spiritual life, and enables us to listen to the presence of God within ourselves.

Discernment
Retreatants deepen their relationship with God through their own freedom of choice, whether making a major life decision or finding a new perspective on a certain situation.
2023 - 2024 Retreats
DATE | THEME | DIRECTOR | REGISTER | RETREAT # | SPONSORSHIP |
September 22 – 24, 2023 | A Discerning Love | Register | #2 Sorrowful Mother |
October 20 – 22, 2023 | Journeying with Christ Fr. John Predmore, SJ | Register | #4 St. Anthony | Judge John Keefe |
October 27 – 29, 2023 | Discipleship Considered Fr. Michael Graham, SJ | Register | #5 St. Peter | Immaculate Conception | St. Timothy | St. Michael |
January 5 – 7, 2024 | Encountering God in All Things Fr. Jeff Putthoff, SJ | Register | #8 St. Aloysius Gonzaga |
January 19 – 21, 2024 | A Discerning Love Fr. Nathan Wendt, SJ | Register | #10 St. Francis of Assisi | Infant of Prague |
January 26 – 28, 2024 | The Beatitudes: Key to Peace & Healing Fr. Matt Linn, SJ | Register | #11 St. Francis Xavier |
February 9 – 11, 2024 | The Eucharist and the Spiritual Exercises Fr. Tom Krettek, SJ | Register | #13 St. Elizabeth |
February 16 – 18, 2024 | Discipleship Considered Fr. Michael Graham, SJ | Register | # 14 Pope St. Paul VI |
March 1 – 3, 2024 | A Heart-Centered Approach to the Spiritual Exercises Fr. Jim Kubicki, SJ | Register | #16 Cardinal Bernardin |
March 22 – 24, 2024 | Knowing Christ Fr. Chris Manahan, SJ | Register | #19 Passion Week | Immaculate Conception |
DATE | THEME | DIRECTOR | REGISTER | RETREAT # | SPONSORSHIP |
November 3 – 5, 2023 | The Eucharist and the Spiritual Exercises Fr. Tom Krettek, SJ | Register | #6 |
March 8 – 10, 2024 | Ignatian Practices for Finding God Nicki Verploegen | Register | #17 Children of Mary |
DATE | THEME | DIRECTOR | REGISTER | RETREAT # | SPONSORSHIP |
July 7 – 9, 2023 | Praying Through the Spiritual Exercises Fr. David Watson, SJ | Register | #1 |
October 13 – 15, 2023 | God Loved Us First…drawing from us Gratitude, Hope, Trust, Love, and Service Fr. Harry Geib, SJ | Register | #3 |
January 12 – 14, 2024 | Discipleship Considered Fr. Michael Graham, SJ | Register | #9 The Saints |
February 23 – 25, 2024 | Encountering God in All Things Fr. Jeff Putthoff, SJ | Register | #15 Christ the King |
March 15 – 17, 2024 | Discipleship Considered Fr. Michael Graham, SJ | Register | #18 |
April 19 – 21, 2024 | David Nantais and Carrie Fling | Register | #20 Married Couples Retreat |
DATE | THEME | DIRECTOR | REGISTER | RETREAT # | SPONSORSHIP |
November 24 – 26, 2023 | Our Daily Reprieve Fr. Del Staigers | Register | #7 Men’s Recovery Retreat |
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Friday
5:45pm Social
6:30 Dinner with Conversation
7:30 Welcome and Orientation
8:00 Conference Talk 1 followed by Mass
Saturday
7:00am Rise
7:45 Morning Prayer
8:00 Breakfast in Silence
8:45 Group Photo
9:00 Conference Talk 2
9:45 Quiet Prayer & Reflection
10:15 Stations of the Cross
11:00 Conference Talk 3
11:30 Quiet Prayer & Reflection
12:00pm Lunch in Silence
12:30 – 1:45 Individual Spiritual Direction
2:00 Conference Talk 4
3:15 Sacrament of Reconciliation
4:45 Mass
5:45 Dinner in Silence
6:45 Conference Talk 5
7:15 Quiet Prayer & Reflection
8:00 Healing Service followed by Exposition
and All-night Adoration
Sunday
7:00am Rise
7:45 Benediction
8:00 Breakfast in Silence
9:00 Conference Talk 6
10:15 Rosary
11:00 Mass
11:45 Lunch with Conversation
12:30pm End of Retreat
*Retreat schedule is subject to change.
Retreats are directed by an experienced retreat master who provides a series of presentations designed to assist you with your prayer, reflection, and spiritual journey.
Our Ignatian Weekend Retreats are silent retreats. Often in our busy world we struggle to hear God’s voice. Silence deepens our spiritual life, and enables us to listen to the presence of God within ourselves.
In addition to the presentations and silence, you will have the opportunity to participate in Mass, Reconciliation, Adoration, Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Healing Service, and Spiritual Direction.
- Personal Spiritual resources (i.e., Bible, Journal, or reflection materials)
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
- Deodorant
- Lotion/moisturizer
- Eye mask and/or earplugs
- Shower shoes
- Bathrobe
- Slippers
- Sweater or jacket
- Chair cushion, pillow, and/or throw blanket
- Medications
- Special shampoo or soap
Each bedroom has a sink, writing table, chair, small closet, and a bible.
There are three communal wash rooms in the retreat house. Each wash rooms has private bathrooms, shower stalls, and dressing rooms.
Meals at Jesuit Spiritual Center are served in our beautiful common dining rooms. Our kitchen staff takes great pride in providing nutritious meals. We can accommodate most special dietary needs you may have, with prior notification.