3-Day Silent Ignatian Retreats
3-Day Silent Ignatian Retreat
A 3-day retreat is great for first-timers and those with busy schedules. These retreats allow one to become more comfortable with the silence that becomes a necessary component of a fruitful retreat. These Silent Ignatian Retreats are an opportunity to listen to God and become more aware of God’s love and how it manifests in your life.
Different types:
- Attend a 3-Day Silent Ignatian Retreat with a small group
- Plan your own individual, private retreat
- Register for retreats offered for women or men only
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3-Day Silent Ignatian Retreat Details
These retreats have you check-in between 4-5 p.m. the first evening and conclude at 3 p.m. on the last day.
Retreat includes your own room, buffet-style meals, opportunity for mass and confession, and meeting with a trained spiritual director for 30 minutes to one hour each of the 3 days.
Retreat Cost
- $375 covers the retreat, your own private room, meals, and spiritual direction sessions
- $50 non-refundable deposit required (it is applied toward the final invoice if not paid in full)
Retreat Dates Available
- Jul 14-17, 2024 (Sunday - Wednesday) Wait List
- Oct 17-20, 2024 (Thursday - Sunday) Registration opens July 22nd.
- Dec 5-8, 2024 (Thursday - Sunday) Registration opens July 22nd.
For questions, please call 712.778.2466 or email curc@creighton.edu.
Individual Private Ignatian Retreat
You can make a reservation for a private, individual directed, silent retreat with Dir. Kathy Kemler or possibly Fr. Bob Dufford, SJ. You are welcome to pose your own dates and we would check with their schedules in advance of confirming the reservation.
A few more details that may be helpful to know; guests on private retreats stay in efficiency apartments and prepare their own meals. The apartment has a combined living/dining area, bedroom area and private bathroom. The kitchenette includes a refrigerator with freezer, microwave, drip coffee maker (& filters), toaster, electric skillet, hot plate and sink. There are miscellaneous glasses/cups, dishes/bowls & silverware; however, no food, so plan for simple meals including the salt/pepper. Dish soap/dish towels, bedding & bath towels are provided too. It is a private unit that is just steps away from the woods where the deer and wild turkey roam.
Suggested stipend is $50-$75/session and the room rate is $55/per night per person.
Contact us with your suggested dates at 712.778.2466 or email curc@creighton.edu.
Silent Ignatian Retreat Weekends
November 7-10, 2024
Women's Silent Ignatian Retreat with Lori Stevens
'For He Is Gentle & Humble of Heart'
Time together will be spent seeking the grace to recognize, savor and yoke ourselves to the gentle and nurturing love of God. Retreat Director, Lori Stevens will present reflections and offer a variety of ways to sink into a deeper conversation with God through Ignatian Contemplation, nature, poetry and other forms of prayer. This 3-day silent retreat offers abundant time for enjoying the rhythms of quiet reflection and prayer, wandering in the nature, journaling and other creative expressions.
The will also be opportunities to celebrate the Eucharist, meet with a spiritual director and participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Meals as well as the rest of the days will be in prayerful silence.
Lori Stevens holds a MA in Christian Spirituality & is a Certified Spiritual Director. She is a lifelong learner and retreat leader, who delights in accompanying others on their journey to God. Lori is actively involved with the Ignatian Spirituality Center of Kansas City teaching Ignatian Spirituality, guiding individuals through the Spiritual Exercises and offering group retreats.
The retreat cost is based on single occupancy and includes meals - $425
Check-in Thursday between 4:00-5:00 p.m.
The retreat concludes Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
A non-refundable deposit of $75 is requested at registration, and later applied toward the final invoice. Register by selecting the registration tab.
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March 13-16, 2025
Silent Ignatian Retreat with Fr. Larry Gillick, S.J. is scheduled and details are being worked through.
You are welcome to put the dates on your calendar and let us know if you would like to be added to our quarterly newsletter - the best to be notified when the registration opens.
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Contact Us
Creighton University Retreat Center
16493 Contrail Ave.
Griswold, IA 51535
Phone: 712.778.2466
curc@creighton.edu
Private retreats can be scheduled with or without direction sessions.
Before your arrival, please review these details about the Creighton University Retreat Center.
