may 29-june 1, 2025
This year’s retreat will be directed by Conan Rainwater, SJ.
It is specifically for men and women 18-35 years of age.
A perfect way to kick off summer! Spend 3 peaceful, inspiring days on the beautiful campus of White House Retreat, experiencing an Ignatian Retreat with other young adults. This will be a mostly silent retreat, with some scheduled opportunities for fellowship for those interested.
The retreat will begin on Thursday evening, but there is an option for you to begin your retreat Friday evening if needed.
-Private lodging for each guest (single bedroom with bath and shower)
-All meals provided
-9 Conferences on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius from our Jesuit retreat director
-Opportunities for Reconciliation or private conferences with a Jesuit
-Free time to explore the 80-acre campus, Pray the Stations of the Cross, walk the trails, etc.
-Opportunities to meet and connect with the other young adults making the retreat.
COST: $150 per person due at registration.
or register by phone at 314-416-6400
RETREAT SCHEDULE:
Thursday
4:30pm – 6:30pm Check in (main entrance driveway)
7:00pm Dinner/Welcome
8:30pm Benediction (Silence Begins)
8:45pm Conference 1
Friday & Saturday
7am Rise
7:30am Morning Prayer
8am- Breakfast
9am Conference
9:45am Reconciliation/Private Conferences
10:30am Conference
11:15am Reconciliation/Private Conferences
12 pm Lunch
2:30pm Rosary
3pm Conference
3:45pm Reconciliation/Private Conferences
5pm Mass
5:30 pm - 5:50 pm Friday (Late-Arrival Check-In in the Snyder Hall Lobby)
6pm Dinner
8pm Exposition of Blessed Sacrament and Conference (Silence resumes)
9pm-8am Sign-ups for all night Adoration
Sunday
7:00am Rise
7:30am Morning Prayer
8:00am Breakfast
9am Conference
9:45am Reconciliation/Private Conferences
10:45 Conference
11:30am Mass
12:15pm Lunch & Closing
1:00pm retreat concludes. You are free to leave after lunch. The campus (outdoors) is open until dusk for those who would like to stay for a while and socialize.