Spiritual Exercises in the Jubilee Year of Hope
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men
September 5 - 7, 2025
Suggested Contribution: $380.00 per person
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Jim Kubicki, SJ
In this Jubilee Year of Hope, immerse yourself in the grace of the Spiritual Exercises and rekindle the hope that anchors our faith. Through silence, prayer, and reflection, encounter Christ anew—His mercy, His call, His unwavering presence.
Groups Attending: Individuals, Matt Carpenter, Holy Spirit Catholic Church - Naperville, Mazzuchelli’s Men
Trusting God in Life’s Twists and Turns: The Conversions of St. Ignatius Loyola
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men
October 24 - 26, 2025
Suggested Contribution: $380.00 per person
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Michael J. Graham, SJ
Join us as we explore the life of St. Ignatius Loyola, a journey filled with unexpected twists that shaped his path. Like Ignatius, we, too, face changes that call us to reflect and follow where God leads. This retreat invites you to embrace life’s turns with faith and openness.
Groups Attending: Individuals, St. Laurence - Elgin, St. John Neumann - St. Charles , St. Alexander - Villa Park
A Retreat with St. Peter: Growing from Sinner to Saint
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men
December 5 - 7, 2025
Suggested Contribution: $380.00 per person
Retreat Leader:
Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ
Experience the Spiritual Exercises by taking a deep dive into the life of Simon, named Peter, the rock, by Jesus. Just as he has two names, so he has two distinct sides to his personality. He is gentle, but bold; foolish, yet wise, and human. Together we’ll pray about what it means to belong to a Church that is larger than the sum of its members.
Groups Attending: Individuals, Holy Spirit (Naperville)
Knowing Christ
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men
January 2 - 4, 2026
Suggested Contribution: $380.00 per person
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Christopher Manahan, SJ
If I desire to follow Jesus Christ in my life, I have to come to know him. On this retreat, we will follow in the footsteps of St. Ignatius of Loyola in seeking to be a companion of Jesus.
Groups Attending: Individuals, Four Shepherds
Putting Things Right
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men
January 9 - 11, 2026
Suggested Contribution: $380.00 per person
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Keith Muccino, SJ
”All creation groans, longing for restoration” (Romans 8:22). In this retreat, we seek the God of justice, who makes all things new. Drawing on the wisdom of N.T. Wright, we will explore how God is ever at work, reconciling the world to Himself—restoring justice, healing brokenness, and calling us into right relationship with Him and one another.
Groups Attending: Individuals, St. Mary - Lake Forest
Trusting God in Life’s Twists and Turns: The Conversions of St. Ignatius Loyola
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men
January 16 - 18, 2026
Suggested Contribution: $380.00 per person
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Michael J. Graham, SJ
Life rarely follows a straight path. Unexpected joys, sudden losses, new opportunities, and unforeseen challenges all shape our journey. In these moments of uncertainty, we are invited to pause, reflect, and seek where God is leading us.
This retreat offers a sacred space to explore the ways in which life’s detours and disruptions are not obstacles, but invitations—callings to trust, to grow, and to deepen our relationship with God. Through guided reflections rooted in Ignatian spirituality, personal prayer, and quiet contemplation, we will consider how God is present in the unexpected, gently guiding us toward a future filled with grace.
Come with an open heart, ready to listen to the stirrings of the Spirit. Together, in the silence and beauty of retreat, we will discern how life’s twists and turns are shaping us for something greater—leading us ever closer to God’s loving embrace.
Groups Attending: Individuals, St. Vincent Ferrer - River Forest, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Men - Glenview
The Spiritual Exercises and Hope
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men
January 23 - 25, 2026
Suggested Contribution: $380.00 per person
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Jim Kubicki, SJ
Experience the transformative power of the Spiritual Exercises, where hope takes root and faith is renewed. Through prayer, reflection, and silence, encounter Christ’s presence in your journey. Come, rest in God’s love, and rediscover the hope that sustains us.
Groups Attending: Individuals, Roche/Zera, Sts Faith Hope & Charity - Winnetka
Gospel Parables and the Spiritual Exercises
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men
March 6 - 8, 2026
Suggested Contribution: $380.00 per person
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Jim Flaherty, SJ
Jesus’ parables invite us to see with new eyes, to listen with open hearts, and to step deeper into God’s story. This retreat weaves together the wisdom of the Gospel parables with the rich spirituality of the Spiritual Exercises, helping us to encounter Christ in a personal and transformative way.
Groups Attending: Individuals
Ignatian Contemplation and Our Interior Life (Palm Sunday)
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men
March 27 - 29, 2026
Suggested Contribution: $380.00 per person
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Jeff Putthoff, SJ
During this retreat, we will step into the sacred stories of Scripture with the gift of imagination, allowing the Word to come alive in a deeply personal way. Rooted in Ignatian spirituality, our journey will invite us into intimate prayer, where we can bring our whole selves before God—our joys and sorrows, our anxieties and peace—trusting that Jesus meets us where we are. As we walk alongside Him in the Gospels, we will listen with our hearts, explore our emotions openly, and discover how the Spirit moves within us, drawing us ever closer to divine love and guidance.
Groups Attending: Individuals
The Glory of Christ in the Psalms: Celebrating the 4th Week of the Spiritual Exercises
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men
April 17 - 19, 2026
Suggested Contribution: $380.00 per person
Retreat Leader:
Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ
Biblical scholar Fr. Mitch continues his insightful teaching with a deep dive into the psalms of glory, exploring their historical context and connection to the 4th Week of the Spiritual Exercises—the joy of Christ’s Resurrection.
Groups Attending: Individuals