What to Expect

Join renowned spiritual director and author Father Donald Haggerty as he offers a retreat during the Advent season.  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.

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, December 10, 2027

4:00-10:30 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, December 11, 2027

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. | Exposition, Confessions, and All-Night Adoration (Adoration concludes Sunday at 8 A.M.)

8:00 P.M. | Night Prayer

Saturday, December 11, 2027

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, December 12, 2027

7:00-8:30 A.M. | Breakfast

8:00-8:30 A.M. | Morning Prayer and Benediction

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

How to Prepare

• Spend Time in Quiet Prayer - Before the retreat, set aside some quiet time to pray and invite the Holy Spirit to guide you. Ask God to open your heart to whatever He wants to reveal and to help you be present to the retreat experience.
• Take a Break from Technology - Consider taking a break from digital distractions during the retreat. Prepare by letting your contacts know you’ll be detached for a few days. This can help you slow down, be more present, and listen more attentively to God.
• Be Open to New Connections - A retreat is an opportunity to meet people who are also seeking a deeper relationship with Christ. You never know how God may use a simple conversation or new friendship.
• Prepare Your Heart for Reconciliation - Prayerfully consider receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the retreat. Take time to reflect on where you may need God’s mercy, healing, and grace.

Cancellations made by November 10, 2027, are eligible for a 100% refund of the amount paid. Cancellations made by November 19, 2027, are eligible for a 50% refund of the amount paid.

Please note: Double Occupancy is reserved exclusively for married couples. Pricing is per couple.

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Please note that guests who cancel after November 19 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, snacks, and access to trails and other recreational activities. To fully embrace the immersive nature of this retreat, all participants must stay overnight on campus. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this journey together!

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