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Retreat houses are part of a long-standing tradition and charism of the Congregation in spreading the Gospel and ministering to the needs of the faithful. In his time, Saint Alphonsus insisted that the houses of the Redemptorists should always include rooms which would be available to laypeople who wanted to make the "spiritual exercises" under the guidance of one of the members of the community.
Current retreat centers:
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Notre Dame Retreat House, Canandaigua, NY
More than 75 years ago, the Diocese of Rochester asked the Redemptorist Congregation to run a retreat house for men in the diocese. Today, Notre Dame Retreat House focuses on parish retreats for women and men (on separate weekends) as well as retreats for religious communities, educational institutions, catechists, pastoral staffs, and couples.
Notre Dame Retreat House overlooks Canandaigua Lake and gives participants an opportunity to pray, relax, discuss, and share a meal with their parish community.
For more information, check: www.ndretreat.org
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Mt. St. Alphonsus, Esopus, NY
The Retreat House, located on 400 acres, overlooks the Hudson River and includes walking trails and the Stations of the Cross. The Romanesque Chapel is dedicated to St. Alphonsus Liguori. In addition to Roman Catholic symbolism and doctrine, much of the interior of the 250-seat chapel depicts his life and work and the charism embraced by Redemptorists. Retreatants also enjoy "good food for good people" and the religious book and gifts shop.
Programs include: Learning to read music and vocal strengthening, Reflections on readings from sacred texts, Desert days of prayer, Day of Prayer, Golden Agers Days, The Mounts Music Programs, Taizé Prayer Song, Holy Hour, and an Evening of Remembrance.
For more information, check: www.msaretreathouse.org
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San Alfonso Retreat House, Long Branch, NJ
On an average weekend, five Redemptorists and a woman religious host 120 people for preached retreats. These weekends, are for Men's Retreats, Women's Retreats, and Married Couples Retreats. They include conferences, homilies, opportunities for consultation, the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, reflection, rest, and prayer.
This Redemptorist spiritual center, located on eight beautiful acres overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, features outdoor shrines and a prayer garden, a large chapel, meeting rooms and a religious articles and book store.
For more information, check: www.sanalfonsoretreats.org
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