Dear Friends of Saint Vincent,
The rising demands of contemporary life, and the nature and values of our secular society, have the combined effect of eroding our spiritual lives. It becomes important then, to be aware of this effect and to respond by actively nurturing the spiritual life. A retreat can be a catalyst for spiritual renewal and for concentrating on God’s purpose for our earthly existence.
The monks of Saint Vincent Archabbey have tended to the spiritual needs of Christian men and women for over one hundred fifty years and have been involved in retreat ministry since 1913.
Our preached group retreats, given annually from May to July, have drawn thousands of retreatants to Saint Vincent over the years. The Saint Vincent Retreat Program is staffed primarily by the monks of the abbey who serve as retreat masters, spiritual directors, confessors, the program director, and retreat program assistants.
The program offers the following weekend retreats: an Oblate retreat; a retreat on charismatic prayer; a silent retreat for men and women, a father and son retreat; a retreat for married couples; and a retreat for men.
Accommodations include private room, linens and towels, a blanket, and all meals.
The fee is listed under each retreat description. Those who are unable to pay the indicated fee may contact the retreat program director to make special arrangements.
Our weekend retreats open on Friday evening (Thursday evening for the men's 4-day retreat) Supper is at 5:35 p.m. After supper, the sacrament of Reconciliation is offered followed by Mass and/or a conference. On each full day of the retreat, Mass is celebrated in the morning. There are three conferences held each day. Retreatants may participate in the Divine Office with the monastic community.
The celebration of Mass on Sunday, followed by the final conference and lunch, concludes the retreat.
To help make your retreat prayerful, we suggest that you bring a Bible and some spiritual reading material. The Basilica Gift Shop, located on the first floor of the Parish Center adjoining the Basilica, stocks spiritual books and many other religious items.
Rooms are either air-conditioned or equipped with a ceiling fan. Recreational opportunities include the Saint Vincent Fitness Trail, Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve, and the indoor Resnik Pool.
Please click this link for directions and a campus map.
If you have questions, please contact the director
Br. Hugh Lester, O.S.B.
Saint Vincent Retreat Program
Saint Vincent Archabbey
300 Fraser Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA 15650
724-805-2139