Franciscan Roman Catholic Spiritual Retreats are known for their pleasing blend of scheduled and open time allowing guests to truly recharge mentally, spiritually and physically.

Weekend & Midweek Retreat Schedule

Arrival time at our Retreat Center is 6:30 p.m. on the first day of your retreat. Early arrivals are welcome after 4:00
If you need to arrange an arrival earlier than 4:00 p.m., please call the office at 952-447-2182.

Friday (or Tuesday for Midweek)

Early arrivals are welcome after 4:00.  Stations of the Cross at 5:00 with a light dinner served at 5:30. (suggested donation for dinner $10.00)

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.  Check-in (Lobby)

7:30 p.m.  Welcome (Marian Lounge)

Followed by Night Prayer (Chapel). Spend Friday night in your own private room with writing desk, comfortable bed and relaxing chair. 

The Chapel is also open through the night should you like to spend time there.

Saturday Morning (or Wednesday Morning for Midweek)

8:00 a.m.  Morning Prayer (Chapel)

8:25 – 9:00 a.m.  Breakfast

9:15 a.m.  Conference I (Chapel)

10:00 a.m.  Opportunity for confession. 

10:15 - 11:15 Opportunity for spiritual direction with our staff in spiritual direction rooms.

11:30 a.m.  Conference II (Chapel)

Saturday Afternoon (or Wednesday Afternoon for Midweek)

12:00 p.m. Rosary (optional) (Chapel)

12:30 – 1:15 p.m.  Lunch 

1:30 – 3:15 p.m.  Opportunity for spiritual direction, rest, private prayer, walks, reading, etc.

3:30 p.m.  Conference III (Chapel)

4:30 p.m.  Mass (Chapel)

5:30 – 6:15 p.m.  Dinner

7:00 p.m.  Night Prayer (Chapel) followed by an optional movie on a recurring spiritual human challenge.
Spend Saturday night in your own private room with writing desk, comfortable bed and relaxing chair. 

The Chapel is also open through the night should you like to spend time there.

Sunday (or Thursday for Midweek)

8:25 – 9:00 a.m.  Breakfast

9:15 a.m.  Morning Prayer, followed by Conference IV (Chapel)

10:00 – 11:15 a.m.  Opportunity for spiritual direction with our staff

10:45 First-time retreatants & captains feedback (Library)

11:30 a.m.  Mass (Chapel)

Farewell/Departure