Prayer
Private Retreat
Wouldn't you like to be alone with God? Jesus did, too. In the hustle and bustle of the crowds pressing him for cures, miracles, and the Word of God, the evangelists tell us that Jesus frequently withdrew to commune with His Father. At Enders Island, you can find the peace and beauty which we frequently […]
Sacred Artist Private Retreat
Welcome to St. Edmund's Sacred Artist Retreats, a tranquil oasis on Enders Island where creativity and spirituality intertwine. This coastal paradise offers a serene escape, surrounded by beautiful gardens and stunning ocean views. Here, painters, sculptors, and mixed-media artists can find the perfect setting to awaken their inner artist and create masterpieces. During your private […]
Weeklong Directed Template
This retreat is ideal for those seeking to deepen your prayer life, discern God’s will, or experience spiritual renewal. Tailored to your unique needs, the directed retreat offers a flexible and transformative journey. Whether you are new to prayer or have an established spiritual practice, this retreat provides an opportunity to encounter God’s presence in […]
DOR Template
Take a day to pause and reflect upon the call of the Lord. A Day of Recollection provides a quiet moment of prayer in our busy lives. Make some time for yourself and God, share good food, company, and a quiet place to reflect and appreciate your faith. The day will begin with Mass at […]
Weeklong Guided Template
Ender’s Island is the perfect setting for deepening your relationship with God and renewing your faith in the hope of His promises. Join us for a week of serenity on the beautiful grounds of Enders Island. This retreat will allow you to reconnect with God and find peace within the beauty of His creation. Share […]
Married/Deacon Couples Template
Ender’s Island is the perfect setting for deepening your relationship with God and renewing your faith in the hope of His promises. Join us for a weekend of serenity on the beautiful grounds of Enders Island. This retreat will allow you to reconnect with God and find peace within the beauty of His creation. Share […]
1-Day Sacred Art Template
You are welcome to start your day with Mass at 9 AM. Check in and coffee with be at 10 AM in the Sacred Art Studio. Lunch served in the dining of the Enders House, an early 20th century arts and crafts style mansion and the oldest structure on the island. The day will conclude […]
Reading Scripture from the Heart of the Church: A Lenten Journey
With Fr. Thomas F.X. Hoar, SSE, Joe Haley and Michael Patton
Walking with Saints: A Day of Recollection with St. Patrick and St. Joseph
With Fr. Demetri Belsito
Lenten Days of Solitude
With Deborah Notarianni
Triduum Retreat
With Fr. Alfred Irving
Join us for a journey through the heart of the Christian faith. The Paschal Triduum is not three separate days of prayer, but one continuous celebration of the Paschal Mystery. This retreat offers a sacred space to step away from the noise of the world and walk intimately with Christ from the Upper Room to […]
Where Women meet the Master: A Day of Recollection
With Sr Theresita Donach CSFN
In the Footsteps of Mary
With Karin Battiston
Living with the Seven Sorrows of Mary
With Sr Theresita Donach CSFN
Spring Bereavement
With Fr. Demetri Belsito
Come Away For a While and Rest with Me
With Fr. James Steuterman
Finding Freedom and Grace: A Woman’s Journey Through the 12 Steps
With Kara Marziali
The Way of the Heart
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
Patron Saints of Freedom
With Sr Theresita Donach CSFN
As we celebrate the Semi quincentennial of our country, let’s take a look at some of the saints who could be know as ‘Patron Saints of Freedom’. Each of them shows, in their own way, how freedom is strongest when lived for others. Some we may be familiar with St. John Paul II, St. Teresa of […]
A Week of Silence and Prayer
With Fr. Demetri Belsito and Karin Battiston
This retreat is ideal for those seeking to deepen their prayer life, discern God’s will, or experience spiritual renewal. Tailored to the unique needs of each participant, the directed retreat offers a flexible and transformative journey. Whether you are new to prayer or have an established spiritual practice, this retreat provides an opportunity to encounter […]
And Jesus Wept
With Sr Theresita Donach CSFN and Sr Brenda Whelan, RSM
Take time to explore the many colors of grief. Whether through death or a life event grief is felt in many ways. Together we will look at the commonalities we all share in grief as well examine where in scripture Jesus experiences grief Himself or shares in the grief of another. This week will give […]
Walking with Mary
With Deacon Francis Valliere
A Week of Silence and Prayer
With Fr. Demetri Belsito and Kathy Irr
This retreat is ideal for those seeking to deepen their prayer life, discern God’s will, or experience spiritual renewal. Tailored to the unique needs of each participant, the directed retreat offers a flexible and transformative journey. Whether you are new to prayer or have an established spiritual practice, this retreat provides an opportunity to encounter […]
Spiritual Intelligence
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dominated the news and the world of technology. This Day of Recollection will invite you to go to another and deeper place where you will discover "Spiritual Intelligence." Jesus, who is The Way, The Truth, and The Life, shows us what is "Real Intelligence," giving us principles for living a fuller […]
Loving God in the Night: An Introduction to the Spiritual Life According to Saint John of the Cross
With Fr. Michael Bovino
Delve into the profound spiritual wisdom of Saint John of the Cross in this reflective Day of Recollection. Through insightful talks and quiet moments of prayer, participants will explore the themes of trust, surrender, and love in the midst of spiritual trials and uncertainties. This retreat offers an accessible introduction to the transformative journey of […]
Living in a Complaint Free World
With Sr Theresita Donach CSFN
“Go from being a person who whines to being a person who shines!” Will Bowen Complaining is a common habit, with most of us doing it 10 to 30 times daily. Ready to break free? This engaging Day of Recollectiom will equip you with the tools to understand the nature of complaining, learn practical […]
Winter Bereavement
With Fr. Demetri Belsito
Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come […]
An Advent Day of Solitude
With Deborah Notarianni
Our Lady of Guadalupe: Day of Recollection
With Maureen O Brien
In this Day of Recollection we will immerse ourselves in the beauty and grace of Our Lady of Guadalupe. As we await in the darkness of Advent, we will consider her timeless question, “Am I not here, I who am your mother?” We will revisit her miraculous apparition in Mexico in 1531, a story of […]
Lenten Days of Solitude
With Deborah Notarianni
Spring Bereavement Retreat
With Linda Whelan
A Week of Silence and Prayer
With Deborah Notarianni and Fr. Demetri Belsito
This retreat is ideal for those seeking to deepen your prayer life, discern God’s will, or experience spiritual renewal. Tailored to your unique needs, the directed retreat offers a flexible and transformative journey. Whether you are new to prayer or have an established spiritual practice, this retreat provides an opportunity to encounter God’s presence in […]
Living Life to the Fullest: A Guided Retreat
With Kathy Irr
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Based on John 10:10 we will examine what living life in the Spirit means to us. What are the distractions, worries and attachments that kill a life intended to be lived […]
Hearing His Voice: A Day of Recollection
With Kathy Irr
Take a day to open your heart to the everyday signs of God’s still small voice. Deepen your prayer life and find ways to create silence and tune your soul toward the Creator. The day will begin with Mass at 9 am in The Chapel of Our Lady of the Assumption. From there, please follow […]
Come Away. Listen in the Stillness
With Kathy Irr
Find quiet and let God stir your soul as you enjoy time away from the distractions and worries of everyday life. Rest and refresh. Receive spiritual direction daily. Eat wonderful food and give yourself an opportunity for growth. This retreat is ideal for those seeking to deepen your prayer life, discern God’s will, or experience […]
Autumnal Transformation; A Day of Recollection
With Kathy Irr
Winter Bereavement
With Fr. Demetri Belsito
Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come […]