Benedictine Abbey of St. Andrew - Valyermo, California

Preached Retreats

Spend a weekend on a retreat led by a retreat master who offers a series of conferences following some theme.

  • April 30 - May 3, 2018: Spring Artists' Retreat
  • May 18-20: Pentecost Retreat

Click here to see more 2018 offerings.

 

Private Retreats

Private retreats (time at the Abbey without a schedule of conferences) are generally available weekdays. Weekends have limited availability and may be on a wait list basis only.

Monday-Saturday Night:

$75 per night single; $125 per night for two persons shared ($62.50 per person) includes three meals

For general information, click here.

Mount Angel Abbey - Saint Benedict, OR

Discernment Retreats

  • July 20-22, 2018
  • November 16-18, 2018

Contact Fr. Odo Recker, O.S.B. Tel. 503-845-3123 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Visit the website for more information.

Franciscans of the Eucharist - Chicago, IL

Come and See

Please call 773-486-8431 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more about the discernment process. You can also visit the website to learn more.

The Friars of the Sick Poor - Los Angeles, CA

If you have a desire to serve as a Friar of the Sick Poor, please call or email us.

562-432-4770 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (FSSP) - Denton, NE

Vocation Retreat

Vocation Retreats are held at the end of May or the beginning of June of each year.

Please contact our Vocation Director:

Fr. William Lawrence, FSSP This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Visit

Come and See

To plan a vocation visit, please contact:

Fr. Emmanuel Mansford, CFR | 212-281-43555

Franciscan Friars Minor

Come and See

If you are interested in making a discernment visit, please contact the following Vocation Directors:

Br. Leopold Maria of Our Mother of Sorrows | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | 547-286-0519

Br. Juan Diego Maria of Our Mother of Divine Providence (Spanish) | 260-416-6256

 

Franciscan Brothers of Peace

Come and See Application

If you are a Catholic man 18 to 35 years of age and believe Jesus is calling you to a life of prayer, brotherhood and service as a Franciscan Brother of Peace, please consider to make a "Come & See" visit to our community in St. Paul, MN. Please fill out this application.

Discalced Carmelite Friars (California-Arizona Province)

Vocation Discernment

Contact the California-Arizona Provincial Vocation Director or visit the website:

Fr. Robert Barcelos, O.C.D.

408-2551-1361 ext. 323

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Discalced Carmelite Vocations

Live-In Retreat

Contact the Vocation Director for a Live-in Retreat under his direction.

Here is a link to the contact page.

Alexian Brothers

Come & See Program 

The Alexian Brothers offer a personalized Come & See experience to participate in the Alexian Brothers' life of prayer, ministry, and community.

Please contact the Vocations Office at 847-463-8904 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange a visit.

To learn more about a Alexian Brother vocation, please click here.

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