Calendar
Retreat leaders: Fr Roger Schmit, OSB, Br Placid Dale, OSB, and Karen Ceckowski
Bring Lent to a conclusion with one of the most exciting, reflective and enriching weekends. This weekend allows us to look more deeply into the Sacramental life of the Church. Includes a candlelight Reconciliation Service, a social gathering to meet those from other parishes coming into the Church, and the Palm Sunday procession.
Retreat costs includes all the meals, a private room with its own bathroom and shower, linen and towels, retreat director fee, handouts and any private spiritual direction time. Prices are set to cover these costs. Anyone unable to pay the suggested amounts may leave whatever offering they can afford.
All retreats include prayer with monastic community and Lectio Divina.
We offer weekend Confirmation Retreats lead by our staff. To get more information on what we offer, costs and availability, email us with your request.
Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809
Join the monastic and seminary community for the most sacred and exciting holy days of the year. Rich liturgies, daily retreat talks, a sedar meal, time for silence and a joyous Easter Vigil celebration will all be part of these days at the Abbey.
Pricing:
$250 per person.
Retreat costs includes all the meals, a private room with its own bathroom and shower, linen and towels, retreat director fee, handouts and any private spiritual direction time. Prices are set to cover these costs. Anyone unable to pay the suggested amounts may leave whatever offering they can afford.
All retreats include prayer with monastic community and Lectio Divina.
We offer weekend Confirmation Retreats lead by our staff. To get more information on what we offer, costs and availability, email us with your request.
Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809
Retreat leaders: Fr. Roger Schmit, OSB, and Dr. Ed Hett, MD
St. Benedict tells his monks to keep death daily before their eyes. Using Sacred Scripture, Pastoral Care of the Sick, and Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care as primary sources, Dr. Ed Hett, MD and Fr. Roger Schmit, OSB will reflect on issues we might need to talk about when considering and preparing for our own death or the death of a loved one.
Pricing: $200 a person.
Retreat costs includes all the meals, a private room with its own bathroom and shower, linen and towels, retreat director fee, handouts and any private spiritual direction time. Prices are set to cover these costs. Anyone unable to pay the suggested amounts may leave whatever offering they can afford.
Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809
Retreat Leader: Br Michael Marcotte, OSB
Lettering the Word Beginner’s Retreat. Introduction to use of calligraphy as a means of Lectio Divina and introduction to calligraphy using a felt-tipped pen. Friday evening through Monday noon. Limited spaces so sign up early.
Pricing:
$260 per person – includes calligraphy supplies
Retreat costs includes all the meals, a private room with its own bathroom and shower, linen and towels, retreat director fee, handouts and any private spiritual direction time. Prices are set to cover these costs. Anyone unable to pay the suggested amounts may leave whatever offering they can afford.
All retreats include prayer with monastic community and Lectio Divina.
We offer weekend Confirmation Retreats lead by our staff. To get more information on what we offer, costs and availability, email us with your request.
Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809
Retreat leader: Br. Cyprian Langlois, OSB
Reflections on the Benedictine value of humility as a way to understand humility as self-transcendence. Humility opens the door to the hearts of others and to the heart of God—moving us beyond self-centeredness.
Retreats include three conferences, adoration, and the sacrament of Reconciliation, with silence between sessions and at meals. Private spiritual direction will be available throughout the weekend, along with liturgies with the monastic community. The retreat begins on Friday with evening prayer at 5:15 and concludes after lunch on Sunday.
Pricing: $200 a person.
Retreat costs includes all the meals, a private room with its own bathroom and shower, linen and towels, retreat director fee, handouts and any private spiritual direction time. Prices are set to cover these costs. Anyone unable to pay the suggested amounts may leave whatever offering they can afford.
Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809
Retreat leader: Br. Cyprian Langlois, OSB
Reflections on the Benedictine values of rootedness, faithfulness, steadfastness, and perseverance in our spiritual life and relationships. Monks model stability in ways every person can carry out in their daily lives.
Retreats include three conferences, adoration, and the sacrament of Reconciliation, with silence between sessions and at meals. Private spiritual direction will be available throughout the weekend, along with liturgies with the monastic community. The retreat begins on Friday with evening prayer at 5:15 and concludes after lunch on Sunday.
Pricing: $200 a person.
Retreat costs includes all the meals, a private room with its own bathroom and shower, linen and towels, retreat director fee, handouts and any private spiritual direction time. Prices are set to cover these costs. Anyone unable to pay the suggested amounts may leave whatever offering they can afford.
Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809
Retreat leader: Br. Cyprian Langlois, OSB
Reflections on the Benedictine ways we can together stop, look, and listen to deepen our spiritual journey together. Stop as in resting in the Lord. Look as in walking by faith. Listen as in obedience.
Retreats include three conferences, adoration, and the sacrament of Reconciliation, with silence between sessions and at meals. Private spiritual direction will be available throughout the weekend, along with liturgies with the monastic community. The retreat begins on Friday with evening prayer at 5:15 and concludes after lunch on Sunday.
Pricing: $200 a person.
Retreat costs includes all the meals, a private room with its own bathroom and shower, linen and towels, retreat director fee, handouts and any private spiritual direction time. Prices are set to cover these costs. Anyone unable to pay the suggested amounts may leave whatever offering they can afford.
Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809
Retreat leaders: Fr Roger Schmit, OSB, Br Placid Dale, OSB, and Karen Ceckowski
Bring Lent to a conclusion with one of the most exciting, reflective and enriching weekends. This weekend allows us to look more deeply into the Sacramental life of the Church. Includes a candlelight Reconciliation Service, a social gathering to meet those from other parishes coming into the Church, and the Palm Sunday procession.
Retreat costs includes all the meals, a private room with its own bathroom and shower, linen and towels, retreat director fee, handouts and any private spiritual direction time. Prices are set to cover these costs. Anyone unable to pay the suggested amounts may leave whatever offering they can afford.
All retreats include prayer with monastic community and Lectio Divina.
We offer weekend Confirmation Retreats lead by our staff. To get more information on what we offer, costs and availability, email us with your request.
Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809
Join the monastic and seminary community for the most sacred and exciting holy days of the year. Rich liturgies, daily retreat talks, a sedar meal, time for silence and a joyous Easter Vigil celebration will all be part of these days at the Abbey.
Pricing:
$250 per person.
Retreat costs includes all the meals, a private room with its own bathroom and shower, linen and towels, retreat director fee, handouts and any private spiritual direction time. Prices are set to cover these costs. Anyone unable to pay the suggested amounts may leave whatever offering they can afford.
All retreats include prayer with monastic community and Lectio Divina.
We offer weekend Confirmation Retreats lead by our staff. To get more information on what we offer, costs and availability, email us with your request.
Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809
Each year the Oblates of Conception Abbey come for days of retreat, spiritual renewal, and community.
Retreat leaders: Fr. Roger Schmit, OSB, and Dr. Ed Hett, MD
St. Benedict tells his monks to keep death daily before their eyes. Using Sacred Scripture, Pastoral Care of the Sick, and Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care as primary sources, Dr. Ed Hett, MD and Fr. Roger Schmit, OSB will reflect on issues we might need to talk about when considering and preparing for our own death or the death of a loved one.
Pricing: $200 a person.
Retreat costs includes all the meals, a private room with its own bathroom and shower, linen and towels, retreat director fee, handouts and any private spiritual direction time. Prices are set to cover these costs. Anyone unable to pay the suggested amounts may leave whatever offering they can afford.
Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809
Retreat Leader: Br Michael Marcotte, OSB
Lettering the Word Beginner’s Retreat. Introduction to use of calligraphy as a means of Lectio Divina and introduction to calligraphy using a felt-tipped pen. Friday evening through Monday noon. Limited spaces so sign up early.
Pricing:
$260 per person – includes calligraphy supplies
Retreat costs includes all the meals, a private room with its own bathroom and shower, linen and towels, retreat director fee, handouts and any private spiritual direction time. Prices are set to cover these costs. Anyone unable to pay the suggested amounts may leave whatever offering they can afford.
All retreats include prayer with monastic community and Lectio Divina.
We offer weekend Confirmation Retreats lead by our staff. To get more information on what we offer, costs and availability, email us with your request.
Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809
Each year the Oblates of Conception Abbey come for days of retreat, spiritual renewal, and community.
Retreat leader: Br. Cyprian Langlois, OSB
Reflections on the Benedictine value of humility as a way to understand humility as self-transcendence. Humility opens the door to the hearts of others and to the heart of God—moving us beyond self-centeredness.
Retreats include three conferences, adoration, and the sacrament of Reconciliation, with silence between sessions and at meals. Private spiritual direction will be available throughout the weekend, along with liturgies with the monastic community. The retreat begins on Friday with evening prayer at 5:15 and concludes after lunch on Sunday.
Pricing: $200 a person.
Retreat costs includes all the meals, a private room with its own bathroom and shower, linen and towels, retreat director fee, handouts and any private spiritual direction time. Prices are set to cover these costs. Anyone unable to pay the suggested amounts may leave whatever offering they can afford.
Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809
Retreat leader: Br. Cyprian Langlois, OSB
Reflections on the Benedictine values of rootedness, faithfulness, steadfastness, and perseverance in our spiritual life and relationships. Monks model stability in ways every person can carry out in their daily lives.
Retreats include three conferences, adoration, and the sacrament of Reconciliation, with silence between sessions and at meals. Private spiritual direction will be available throughout the weekend, along with liturgies with the monastic community. The retreat begins on Friday with evening prayer at 5:15 and concludes after lunch on Sunday.
Pricing: $200 a person.
Retreat costs includes all the meals, a private room with its own bathroom and shower, linen and towels, retreat director fee, handouts and any private spiritual direction time. Prices are set to cover these costs. Anyone unable to pay the suggested amounts may leave whatever offering they can afford.
Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809
Retreat leader: Br. Cyprian Langlois, OSB
Reflections on the Benedictine ways we can together stop, look, and listen to deepen our spiritual journey together. Stop as in resting in the Lord. Look as in walking by faith. Listen as in obedience.
Retreats include three conferences, adoration, and the sacrament of Reconciliation, with silence between sessions and at meals. Private spiritual direction will be available throughout the weekend, along with liturgies with the monastic community. The retreat begins on Friday with evening prayer at 5:15 and concludes after lunch on Sunday.
Pricing: $200 a person.
Retreat costs includes all the meals, a private room with its own bathroom and shower, linen and towels, retreat director fee, handouts and any private spiritual direction time. Prices are set to cover these costs. Anyone unable to pay the suggested amounts may leave whatever offering they can afford.
Abbey Guest Center Contact Information:
guests@conception.edu | Phone: (660) 944-2809
Each year the Oblates of Conception Abbey come for days of retreat, spiritual renewal, and community.