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."
If you are not interested in 12-Step retreats, we offer a wide variety of other retreats which you can learn more about here.
Upcoming Retreats
Making a Real Connection »»
A Silent, Recovery Weekend for Women
Making a Real Connection »»
A Silent, Recovery Weekend for Women
Summary
The Twelve Steps provide a path for emerging from isolation and self-focus toward becoming real with self, others, and our Higher Power and, so, making worthwhile connections. Here’s one way of approaching the Steps.
Working with the Tools of the Program »»
A Silent, Recovery Weekend for Men
Working with the Tools of the Program »»
A Silent, Recovery Weekend for Men
Summary
The twelve steps provide us tools not merely for getting sober, but for living our fullest lives. They provide a systematic way to build a rich and rewarding relationship with a Higher Power that can result in a life beyond our wildest imaginings. And they take us on an adventure from learning how to accept the things we cannot change to being grateful for all we are given.
Growing into Your Best Self »»
A Silent, Recovery Weekend for Men
Growing into Your Best Self »»
A Silent, Recovery Weekend for Men
Summary
Prior to recovery, we lead selfish, disconnected lives. By applying the spiritual principles to our attitudes and behaviors we will have the strength to change into a person we can be proud of. This weekend we will explore how our Higher Power walks with us on this journey of healing. Together, we will see how to repair relationships and recognize how perfectionism and shame have held us back from our desire to be trustworthy, honest and whole.
Practice Makes Progress »»
A Silent, Recovery Weekend for Men
Practice Makes Progress »»
A Silent, Recovery Weekend for Men