Prayer

Private Retreat

Flexible Dates

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 […]

Weeklong Directed Template

Flexible Dates

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

Flexible Dates

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

Flexible Dates

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 […]

Weekend Guided Template

Flexible Dates

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 […]

Married Couples Template

Flexible Dates

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 […]

Spring Bereavement

With Fr. Demetri Belsito

May 3, 2025
This retreat will explore the complexities of grief, loss, and mourning, offering space for mutual sharing and reflection on the Christian response to suffering. Through a mix of instruction and personal time, you will be encouraged to reflect on the healing power of hope, God's grace, and strength in the face of loss.

Day of Recollection: Star of the Sea

With Maureen O'Brien

May 14, 2025
Join us for a day-long retreat to deepen your connection with the Blessed Mother. Reflect on scripture, meditate on her holy presence, and discover new pathways to her love. Through shared sessions, journaling, and contemplative movement around the island, encounter Mary as Mystical Rose, Star of the Sea, and more.

Living the Spirituality of Mary

With Maureen O'Brien

May 16 - 18, 2025
Immerse yourself in a weekend retreat to deepen your connection with the Blessed Mother. Through scripture, reflection, and contemplation, experience her love and presence on the island. Ponder her titles like Mystical Rose and Star of the Sea while engaging in prayer, journaling, and contemplative movement around the sacred grounds.

Relics of the Saints—A day of Exploration, Veneration, a Transformation

With Fr. Demetri Belsito

June 4, 2025
Join us for a fascinating exploration of the Church’s veneration of saints' relics, from apostolic times to today. Discover why these relics are sacred, their role in the consecration of altars, and the miracles attributed to their veneration. Learn about the revered relics on Enders Island, including those of Sts. Peter, Paul, and more.

The Gifts of the Spirit; Living Life to the Fullest

With Kathy Irr

June 22 - 27, 2025
Come deepen your connection with God through prayer, scripture, and reflection at this guided retreat. Each day includes Mass, personal time for reflection, confession, and two inspiring conferences to deepen your spiritual life. Embrace the Holy Spirit’s gifts and renew your relationship with God in a supportive community.

FREEDOM IN FOLLOWING THE VOICE OF THE SPIRIT

With Sr Theresita Donach CSFN

July 4 - 6, 2025
Join us for a weekend retreat focused on discovering the freedom to follow God’s call. Through scripture, reflection, and group discussions, you’ll explore the relationship between faith and freedom, learning how to listen to the Spirit and embrace God’s guidance. Recharge spiritually in the peaceful setting of Enders Island.

Navigating Life's Final Journey: Conversations

With Patricia O'Connor

July 9, 2025
Join us for a Day of Recollection to prepare spiritually and emotionally for life’s final journey. Through guided reflections, prayer, and discussions, we will explore surrender, gratitude, forgiveness, and the hope of eternal life. Find peace, comfort, and spiritual support as you navigate the mysteries of aging and mortality.

A Week of Prayer and Peace: A Directed Retreat

With Kathy Irr and Deborah Notarianni

July 13 - 18, 2025
This directed retreat offers a personalized spiritual journey to deepen your prayer life, discern God’s will, and experience renewal. Tailored to your unique needs, it provides a transformative opportunity to encounter God’s presence, whether you’re new to prayer or seeking to enrich your existing spiritual practice.

A Week of Prayer, and Peace: A Directed Retreat

With Sr. Marion Scranton and Fr. Demetri Belsito

August 10 - 15, 2025
Deepen your prayer life and discern God’s will on this transformative directed retreat. Tailored to your unique needs, this retreat offers a flexible journey of spiritual renewal. Whether new to prayer or experienced, you’ll encounter God’s presence in a personal and powerful way, with daily Mass, spiritual direction, and quiet reflection.

Living Simply in a Complex World

With Fr. Anthony Ciorra

August 20, 2025
In a world of increasing complexity, Jesus calls us to simplicity and compassion. This retreat day offers practical guidance on living the Christian life in the 21st century, helping you focus on faith, love, and service in your everyday life.

God's Grandeur : A Weeklong Guided Retreat

With Sr. Marion Scranton

August 24 - 29, 2025
This retreat invites you to explore how nature and God connect spiritually. Through scripture, Laudato Si’, poetry, and the surrounding environment, you’ll deepen your relationship with the Divine. With Mass, personal reflection, confession, and enriching talks, you’ll experience spiritual renewal and community growth.

Journaling to the Beloved: An Individual Guided Retreat

With Maureen O'Brien

September 21 - 24, 2025
This retreat offers guided journaling to deepen your relationship with God. Using themed prompts based on the Psalms, Miracles of Jesus, insights from saints, and spiritual writings, you’ll be inspired to write with truth and beauty. Whether new to journaling or experienced, find space for reflection and connection with the Beloved. A journal will be provided.

Slow Down You’re Moving Too Fast

With Kathy Irr

September 24, 2025
We are calling on all the worn and weary. Press pause and recharge with a day of spiritual renewal. This retreat offers intentional practices to enhance your prayer, meditation, and reflection, along with the much-needed rest to restore your soul. Take a step back and encounter God in a peaceful, quiet space.

Resting and Reflecting by the Sea

With Fr. Anthony Ciorra

September 28 - October 1, 2025
Take time to rest and reflect on this retreat by the sea. Enjoy the peaceful beauty of Enders Island while listening to scripture and teachings from the Gospels. Experience a sunset cruise aboard the Schooner ARGIA, complete with dinner and time for spiritual renewal.

The Voice of God - An Evening Cruise on the Argia

With Fr. Anthony Ciorra

September 30, 2025
Sail Away Argia
Set sail for a serene evening of prayer and reflection aboard the ARGIA. Led by Fr. Anthony Ciorra, this retreat will guide you through the Gospels, deepening your connection to Christ’s teachings while the calming sea opens your heart to God’s voice. A peaceful journey of spiritual renewal awaits.

Twelve Steps for Every Woman

With Kathy Irr

October 3 - 5, 2025
Join us for a transformative weekend designed for women seeking peace and fulfillment through the Twelve Steps. Reflect, pray, and meditate as you explore each step and discover God’s will for your life. Whether seeking recovery or simply a deeper connection, this retreat offers a path to contentment and spiritual renewal.

And Jesus wept

With Sr. Theresita Donach, CSFN and Sr Brenda Whelan, RSM

October 5 - 10, 2025
Join us for a reflective week as we explore the many colors of grief, whether through loss or life changes. Through scripture, shared prayer, and quiet reflection, you’ll examine how Jesus experiences and shares in grief. This retreat offers a safe space to process and heal on your grief journey.

The Power of Gratitude and How It Can Lead to Greater Holiness in Your Marriage

With Pat and Mary-Jo McLaughlin

October 18, 2025
Join us for a retreat designed for married couples, focusing on the power of gratitude in your relationship. Learn practical tips for cultivating an “attitude of gratitude” to strengthen your bond and deepen your call to holiness together. A transformative experience for couples seeking deeper connection and growth.

Practicing Life with the Serenity Prayer

With Maureen O'Brien

November 7 - 9, 2025
Join us for a serene weekend retreat reflecting on the Serenity Prayer and its deep connection to 12 Step Recovery. Explore the themes of serenity, acceptance, change, wisdom, and courage, and discover how this prayer can guide and inspire your life with renewal and strength.

Winter Bereavement

With Fr. Demetri Belsito

December 6, 2025
This retreat will explore the complexities of grief, loss, and mourning, offering space for mutual sharing and reflection on the Christian response to suffering. Through a mix of instruction and personal time, you will be encouraged to reflect on the healing power of hope, God's grace, and strength in the face of loss.

An Advent Day of Solitude

With Kathy Irr

December 8 - 9, 2025
Escape the noise and chaos of daily life with A Day of Solitude on Enders Island. Experience peaceful reflection, prayer, and spiritual direction as you reconnect with your faith. Attend Mass, walk serene grounds, and embrace the quiet solitude that allows you to grow closer to God.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

With Kara Marziali

December 10, 2025
Before you deck the halls, max out your credit card, bake cookies, or wrap presents, take time to withdraw from the distractions of the season. This Advent Day of Recollection is an opportunity to enter into a deeper awareness of God's presence through prayer and personal reflection and be reminded why it truly is the most wonderful time of the year.

Married Couples Weekend

February 13 - 15, 2026

    Join us for a transformative weekend retreat designed to deepen your relationship with each other and with God. Escape the distractions of daily life and find peace on the beautiful Ender's Island, where you’ll have the opportunity to reflect, heal, and recommit to your marriage. Through guided reflections and prayer, you’ll strengthen your […]

Living Lent

With Kara Marziali

February 25, 2026
Join us for a Day of Recollection to deepen your relationship with Christ and prepare your heart for Easter. Through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, reflect on the significance of the Cross, the Empty Tomb, and the Risen Lord, enriching your Lenten journey and spiritual renewal.

Walking with Saints: A Day of Recollection with St. Patrick and St. Joseph

With Fr. Demetri Belsito

March 18, 2026
Discover the lives and enduring legacy of Saint Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland, and Saint Joseph, the humble foster father of Jesus and Protector of the Church.

In the Footsteps of Mary

With Kathy Irr

May 13, 2026
Take a day for reflection and prayer as we follow Mary’s example of responding to God’s call to holiness. You will reflect on key moments in Mary’s journey of joy and sorrow. How are you called to transformation by the Holy Spirit, so that by faith, you will  continue your  journey towards heaven.

Spring Bereavement

With Fr. Demetri Belsito

May 16, 2026
The structure of the day will struggle to weave time together with time being alone; the group will be encouraged to share on all levels of experience, allowing for individual reticence and respecting the desire for mutuality. Doubts, fears, uncertainties, worries, questions…all are welcome, and all are pertinent to the group’s quest.

Finding Freedom and Grace: A Woman’s Journey Through the 12 Steps

With Kara Marziali

June 12 - 14, 2026
During this retreat, we will unpack how the 12 Steps align with Catholic teachings and how they can empower women to find greater peace, purpose, and joy in their everyday lives. Whether you are familiar with the 12 Steps or discovering them for the first time, this weekend will provide an opportunity for self-reflection, spiritual renewal, and community support.

The Way of the Heart

With Fr. Anthony Ciorra

June 28 - July 3, 2026
We are invited into the heart of God where you will discover that you are "God's Beloved".

Faith Based Weekend

With Sr. Theresita Donach, CSFN

August 7 - 9, 2026
Deepen your relationship with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, during this beautiful weekend retreat - helping to more fully understand our daily ministry of love as Christians. Sessions will include Mysteries of the Rosary, Marian apparitions, Marian art through the ages, and more.

Walking with Mary

With Deacon Francis Valliere

August 19, 2026
Step away from the busyness of daily life and immerse yourself in the spiritual treasures of the Rosary.

A Week of Silence and Prayer

With Fr. Demetri Belsito and Kathy Irr

August 23 - 28, 2026

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 Intelengence

With Fr. Anthony Ciorra

September 16, 2026

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

October 14, 2026

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 […]

Faith Based Weekend

October 30 - November 1, 2026
Deepen your relationship with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, during this beautiful weekend retreat - helping to more fully understand our daily ministry of love as Christians. Sessions will include Mysteries of the Rosary, Marian apparitions, Marian art through the ages, and more.

Winter Bereavement

With Fr. Demetri Belsito

December 5, 2026

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 […]