Please click on our events to find out more about these retreats, which are sponsored by the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center. If you would like information about scheduling a group conference to come to our Center, please call 410-442-3120. Conferences are distinguished from retreats because the group comes to our center for the facilities, lodging and/or meals, but they have their own presenter and attendees. Retreats are events that we plan here at the Center and that are open to the public to attend.
To maintain an atmosphere of quiet relaxation, we are an adult-only Retreat & Conference Center. Our retreat and event registrations are only open to those who are 18 and over. Please also note that only certified service animals are permitted during your stay. Thank you.
For more details, additional programs and registration information please call: 410.442.3120
“Life itself is the great sacrament through which we are all wounded and healed. If we live everything, life will be faithful to us.” ~ John O’Donohue All of life has the potential to deepen us if we are open to it. Experiences of loss, despair, rejection, abundance, hope, love … Continue reading
Without a doubt, St. Ignatius of Loyola had a profound love for The Eucharist. As the Catholic Church in the United States looks to deepen our belief and love of the Eucharist, this retreat will help participants better understand Christ's Presence in the Eucharist and deepen our experience of Communion. … Continue reading
Quiet Mornings sessions are currently being held virtually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, and the 4th Saturday, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. (Sessions will be held in-person on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-10:45am.) Please email Joanne at jmcahooneph3@gmail.com for the Zoom invitation for all virtual sessions. … Continue reading
Held in person on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1-2pm and on the 4th Tuesday of the month, 7-8pm. For these in-person sessions, registration is required and preferred in advance. If you have not registered in advance, please arrive early so that you can register at our Welcome Center. … Continue reading
Please call 410-442-3120 to be placed on the waitlist for this retreat or to register for our June 2-4 SoulCollage with Mickey Reed or the October 6-8 SoulCollage with Annette Laugel. Immerse yourself in a weekend of exploring your intuition and imagination through collage making! The SoulCollage® process invites you … Continue reading
The Sacred Triduum of Holy Week is a journey from darkness to light. That journey of Jesus from the Last Supper to the empty tomb on Easter Sunday is our journey as well. How are we to understand this journey for ourselves? How do we live in that journey, through … Continue reading
Celebrating the Triduum – the most important three days of the Church’s Liturgy and Calendar Join us for this special Friends Day retreat during Holy Week. Fr. Gene Nickol will explore this theme during his presentations. Our Friends Day of Prayer retreats are held monthly on the first Wednesday of … Continue reading
Living Deeply the Paschal Mystery: Graced Vulnerability, Courageous Waiting, Empowered Loving All of life is a continuous journey of change where we experience the many dimensions of the Paschal Mystery. At the Passover meal on Holy Thursday, we witness Jesus’s self-sacrificing love for us in the giving of himself in … Continue reading
Living Deeply the Paschal Mystery: Graced Vulnerability, Courageous Waiting, Empowered Loving All of life is a continuous journey of change where we experience the many dimensions of the Paschal Mystery. At the Passover meal on Holy Thursday, we witness Jesus’s self-sacrificing love for us in the giving of himself in … Continue reading
Are you looking to go deeper in your relationship with God? Join us as we explore the Spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Our retreat will explore some of the key aspects of the spirituality which flowed out of the life and Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, who … Continue reading
Life can be a challenge on many days. Sometimes we make it more difficult by being a challenge to ourselves. Yet, we need to remember the scripture statement from Song of Solomon 4:7 “You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you.” We are good. We are … Continue reading
“When I am among the trees… they give off such hints of gladness. I would almost say that they save me, and daily.” ~ Mary Oliver We are acutely aware that our Earth is suffering greatly and in need of our respect and action. On this annual celebration of Earth … Continue reading
This week-long intensive course will provide a deeper foundation for understanding and engaging in the practice of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It is intended to enhance the students’ understanding of the spiritual life, with attention given to developing the basic skills required for this ministry. COURSE OBJECTIVES: - … Continue reading
This week-long intensive course will provide a deeper foundation for understanding and engaging in the practice of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It is intended to enhance the students’ understanding of the spiritual life, with attention given to developing the basic skills required for this ministry. COURSE OBJECTIVES: - … Continue reading
This is the virtual option for those that are unable to attend in-person. Although we encourage the in-person option for a more complete experience, we understand that isn’t always possible. The program will begin at 7pm on Sunday. Please be sure to include the correct email address within your registration … Continue reading
Neuroscience and positive psychology research confirms what spiritual traditions have been teaching for centuries: simple practices will nurture our attentiveness and focus, our physical and cognitive health, and our overall well-being. All of us experience disruption and distraction in our lives, emanating from various sources: personal challenges, the pandemic, or … Continue reading
Spend some intentional time this Spring being reaffirmed as a caregiver for someone with a long-term illness or condition, including, but not limited to, dementia. This retreat utilizes a lens for understanding the spiritual or meaningful dimensions of the caregiver role and is tailored to uplift participants who may or … Continue reading
“Experiencing Loss without Losing It” As we age, we experience so much loss in our lives: loss of loved ones and friends; loss of pets; loss of positions of responsibility; loss of physical and cognitive abilities…just to name a few. When faced with so much loss, is there a way … Continue reading
Because this business of becoming conscious, of being a writer, is ultimately about asking yourself, how alive am I willing to be? ~ Anne Lamott Practicing wonder, or at least noticing surprises in our daily living, begins to form us as people open to nuances of delight. To move into … Continue reading
Letting Wisdom/Spiritual Teachers throughout the Ages Guide Our Grieving For example, 13th century poet Rumi believes "Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation.” Psychotherapist and Bereavement Counselor, Annie Hisle offers uplifting … Continue reading
This overnight option includes both the Tuesday evening mini-retreat and full day retreat on Wednesday. Check-in begins at 3pm on Tuesday. Dinner on Tuesday, breakfast and lunch on Wednesday are also included. "Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda” - Managing Regrets and Disappointments with Grace, Forgiveness, and Empathy Tuesday, May 9, 7-9pm Who … Continue reading
“Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda” - Managing Regrets and Disappointments with Grace, Forgiveness, and Empathy Who among us has not regretted something that we said or did? Who among us experienced disappointment in ourselves when we failed to speak up or take action? These responses are truly human, but – if not … Continue reading
What a Healthy Body-Mind-Spirit Interconnection Can Do for Us…at Any Age Wednesday, May 10, 9am-4pm There is so much talk about how our emotions affect our bodies and how our core beliefs affect our ability to bounce back. What’s the science supporting that? More importantly, how can we use the … Continue reading
Working in Solidarity: Anti-Racism Retreat for Faith Communities Why is there so much misunderstanding between Black & White folks? Is racism the issue? Or is it a matter of economics? Will Critical Race Theory help or hinder the call for racial equality? What can you do as an individual or … Continue reading
Working in Solidarity: Anti-Racism Retreat for Faith Communities Friday - Sunday lunch Why is there so much misunderstanding between Black & White folks? Is racism the issue? Or is it a matter of economics? Will Critical Race Theory help or hinder the call for racial equality? What can you do … Continue reading
Working in Solidarity: Anti-Racism Retreat for Faith Communities Why is there so much misunderstanding between Black & White folks? Is racism the issue? Or is it a matter of economics? Will Critical Race Theory help or hinder the call for racial equality? What can you do as an individual or … Continue reading
The Life & Legacy of Howard Thurman: African American Mystic, Teacher, and Prophet Monday – May 15, 2023 – 9am to 4pm “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs are people who have come alive.” ~Howard … Continue reading
Mental health has been a stigma that paralyzes our communities. This course is designed to help us navigate torrents and erratic times with an individual. Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or … Continue reading
The SoulCollage® process provides an opportunity to meet our spiritual guides, sources of inner wisdom, parts of our personality and companions along the way. Through a creative, right brained process of sorting, selecting and combining images, the stories of your soul can appear before your eyes in the form of … Continue reading
Mindfulness is paying attention to what is happening in the present moment, nonjudgmentally, and with compassion. The present moment is where we meet God. Paying attention to our experiences gives us valuable information we can use to live better. Living mindfully allows us to live more connected with God and … Continue reading
