CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Department of Clergy Health and Family Life of the Diocese and the Midwest has announced the launching of a new initiative in 2026: Small Group Clergy Retreats. These retreats are offered at no expense to diocesan clergy. However, space is limited. Clergy may reserve a place at any one retreat by emailing the department at clergylife@domoca.org. The dates and locations of the retreats are as follows:
September 1-3 at Holy Dormition Monastery in Rives Junction, MI
October 20-22 at Holy Archangel Michael’s Skete in Weatherby, MO
November 11-13 at St. Gregory Palamas Monastery in Perrysville, OH
Retreat activities will include:
Attending the services of the monastery.
Time for quiet reflection/enjoying the grounds.
Guided discussion of a short reading from the Saints about priesthood/pastoral care.
An opportunity to help the host monastery with some manual labor.
Conversation with the Superior of the monastery.
