Retreats
PARISH RETREAT WEEKENDS at
Holy Family Retreat Center, Tunxis Road, West Hartford
Theme: Pilgrims of Hope
Faith is a journey! We can never know exactly where it will take us, but we are intentional about the trek, and we have hope that it will lead us to something good.
Last year, just months before his passing, Pope Francis called for a jubilee year, and he announced the theme would be “Pilgrims of Hope.” The Holy Father stated: “Faith is a pilgrimage, and we on this Earth are pilgrims, not tourists or wanderers: we are pilgrims!”
As “pilgrims of hope,” we must be willing to take risks, to make the effort to understand God’s call, and to grow in our faith. The pilgrim doesn’t travel aimlessly but allows God to be the North Star, leading us to discover that God is at the heart of our journey. In fact, hope itself is a pilgrimage!
During the weekend retreat, with the theme Pilgrims of Hope, explore hope in the context of a journey – a sacred pilgrimage with God. Delve into the many dimensions of hope, which is a theological virtue given to us as a gift from God. While hope can be difficult to define, we know when we have it, and we never want to lose it!
We invite you to join us this year at Holy Family for our annual retreat as they celebrate their 75th Anniversary of ministry. Together, as part of God’s beloved creation, we can pursue that blessed goal – life with God as beloved companions and pilgrims of hope.
Conferences and workshops will be offered along with the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Celebration of the Eucharist. register at holyfamilyretreat.org/themed-retreats.
Each retreat begins with a buffet dinner from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday evening and concludes Sunday with the celebration of Mass at 10:45 a.m. followed by a hot brunch at noon. Families of retreatants are most welcome to attend the Sunday Mass and brunch at no extra charge.
A Day to Breathe
On Friday morning of your retreat weekend (any time after 9:00 a.m.), check-in early, enjoy some quiet time and a nurturing lunch, and settle in before the retreat begins.
Women’s Retreat Weekend: 2026 dates to be announced
Contact: SuzanneRuffee 860-573-1294
Maureen Brouillard 860-371-0231
Men’s Retreat Weekend January 31 - February 2
Contact: Mark Molloy 860-543-4410.
