Since its origins, Saint Joseph’s Abbey has organized retreats to enable lay people to share in the riches of contemplative life. These retreats are inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
“I will ask for intimate knowledge of the Lord who became man for me, so that I may love him more ardently and follow him more faithfully.”
(Spiritual Exercises, no. 104)
These five-day retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius, led by the Fathers of Saint Joseph de Clairval Abbey, are for men only (minimum age 18). We also organise retreats in French language:
February
2026
From Wednesday 4 to Monday 9 February 2026
Theodore House, Stonyhurst, Lancashire, England
From Wednesday 11 to Monday 16 February 2026
Theodore House, Stonyhurst, Lancashire, England
April
2026
Fom Thursday 30 April to Tuesday 5 May 2026
Benburb Priory, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland (12 min NW of Armagh)
July
2026
From Thursday 23 to Tuesday 28 July 2026
Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh House, Co. Tipperary, Ireland, (40 min west of Waterford City)
FRENCH LANGUAGE RETREATS