Bellarmine offers 12 Step retreats for those in recovery and for their friends and family, known as "Bill W" retreats. These retreats invite those who are working the 12 Steps to continue their journey in company with others. Retreatants must be sober for 30 days to attend this retreat.
A Retreat Leader leads the retreat and prepares thematic talks rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and the 12 Step Program. The retreat offers a unique time away with optional opportunities for a 12 Step meeting, confession, Mass, consultation with a spiritual director, and group prayer experiences. Recovery Retreats end after the 11:30 am lunch.
A recent retreatant, Tony, says about the Bill W Retreat, "For 20 years, it has been a major part of my sobriety."
Journeying through the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
An Ignatian, Recovery Weekend Retreat for Women
October 25 - 27, 2024
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Al Johnson
This retreat will explore portions of each of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and the role they play in the journey of a sober, grateful and grace-filled life.
Groups Attending: Individuals
Reflecting on Life-Saving Recovery Slogans
An Ignatian, Recovery Weekend Retreat for Men
November 8 - 10, 2024
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Tom Weston, SJ
A weekend of reflection and quiet focused on the 12 Steps of recovery, looking at the practical tools for helping people get back on their feet. This retreat includes reflections on the 12 Steps, the 12 Traditions, and the life saving slogans of the program.
Groups Attending: Individuals
Home for the Holidays
An Ignatian, Recovery Weekend Retreat for Men
December 13 - 15, 2024
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Tim Meier, SJ
Those of us in Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12 Step Programs can find home wherever we might happen to be by engaging the 12 Steps. This weekend we will move through The Steps with a special emphasis on staying in the present moment, irrespective of the calendar date or society's expectations.
Groups Attending: Individuals
Balance and Boundaries in Recovery
An Ignatian, Recovery Weekend Retreat for Men
March 14 - 16, 2025
Retreat Leader:
Sr. Linda Fischer
Addiction can be a challenging road to navigate. This weekend we will look at ourselves and see if we have a sense of balance as well as healthy boundaries in our lives. The 12 Steps will be the basis for this retreat.
Groups Attending: Individuals
Reflecting on Life-Saving Recovery Slogans
An Ignatian, Recovery Weekend Retreat for Women
April 25 - 27, 2025
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Tom Weston, SJ
A weekend of reflection and quiet focused on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of recovery, looking at the practical tools for helping people get back on their feet.
Groups Attending: Individuals