Advancement in the Life of Prayer
with Father Donald Haggerty
NOVEMBER 6–8, 2026
AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE | FLORISSANT, MO
Join renowned spiritual director and author Father Donald Haggerty as he offers this retreat again for a weekend focused on advancing in your daily prayer life.
Designed for those seeking deeper intimacy with God, this retreat offers guidance, silence, and prayer to lead you into the heart of communion with the Lord.
Fr. Haggerty, a priest of the Archdiocese of New York, serves at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. He taught moral theology and worked as a spiritual director in seminaries for twenty years, and has directed many retreats worldwide for the Missionaries of Charity. He is the author of numerous books on spirituality, including The Contemplative Hunger, Conversion, Contemplative Enigmas, and Saint John of the Cross: Master of Contemplation.
Speaker

Fr. Donald Haggerty
What to Expect
Your retreat includes talks, participation in the Mass, opportunities for Confession, and time for Eucharistic Adoration. We’ve worked to balance times of reflection with Mass, devotions, and personal prayer, allowing you to deepen your relationship with God at your own pace.
Friday, November 6, 2026
4:00 P.M. | Room Check-In and Registration
4:15 P.M. | Chateau Tour (Optional/Weather Permitting)
5:30 P.M. | Holy Mass
6:15 P.M. | Dinner
7:30 P.M. | Welcome and Session 1
9:00 P.M. | Night Prayer with the Students
Saturday, November 7, 2026
2:00-4:00 P.M. | Quiet Reflection (Free Time) and Confessions
4:00 P.M. | Session 4
5:00 P.M. | Evening Prayer
5:30-7:00 P.M. | Dinner
7:00-8:00 P.M. | Confessions
8:00 P.M. | Exposition and Night Prayer
8:00 P.M.-7:00 A.M. | All-Night Adoration
Saturday, November 7, 2026
7:00-8:30 A.M. | Breakfast
8:30 A.M. | Morning Prayer
9:00 A.M. | Session 2
10:00 A.M. | Break
11:00 A.M. | Session 3
12:10 P.M. | Holy Mass
1:00-2:00 P.M. | Lunch
2:00 P.M. | Rosary Walk and Chateau Tour (Optional/Weather Permitting)
Sunday, November 8, 2026
7:00 A.M. | Morning Prayer and Benediction
7:30-9:00 A.M. | Breakfast
8:45 A.M. | Session 5
9:45 A.M. | Break
10:00 A.M. | Mass
11:30 A.M. | Checkout
*Schedule subject to change
Please note: Double Occupancy is reserved for married couples only.
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Please note that guests who cancel after October 16 are eligible for a $150 per person credit toward a future event listed on our Retreats Calendar. The credit is valid for one year from the issue date. To receive this credit, please email us. The registration fee includes lodging, meals, and access to other recreational activities. Our rooms are available for single occupancy or double occupancy for married couples only. The double occupancy registration fee is per couple. Please email us in advance to discuss any special requests. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this meaningful journey together.
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