An Ignatian School of Prayer
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men
April 3 - 5, 2020
Groups Attending: Individuals, KC-St Catherine (Dundee), Loyola Dental Group, St. Francis Xavier (Wilmette), Ron Frost/J Geldermann Memorial, Mayslake Ministries
This retreat begins on Friday, but there is still space available. To register, call the office at 847-381-1261.
Summary
St. Ignatius of Loyola offered his Spiritual Exercises to help souls find God in all things and grow in relationship with the Lord. This retreat weekend will invite and offer opportunities to grow in methods of prayer that will help us walk with our Lord. Come walk with us.
Description
This retreat includes several presentations, daily mass, 6 meals, the opportunity for one-on-one spiritual direction with a trained spiritual director, and many other opportunities to explore our 80 acres and almost 60k square feet of interior space. All activities are optional, but we do ask everyone to respect the quiet of the retreat house for everyone to have the opportunity to read, sleep and reflect in the quiet.
Bellarmine has two libraries, a resource center, two chapels, and many other common areas. Outdoor spaces include a various walking trails, various prayer gardens, a gazebo, stations of the cross, as well as a few patios and outdoor chairs and benches. Each retreatant has their own bedroom.
You can learn more about what to expect by visiting this page.
Retreat Experience Gallery
Bellarmine Main Entrance
Sacred Heart Chapel
Mary McKeon Library
St. Joseph Gazebo
Mother Teresa Garden
Eastern Africa Collection
Fireplace Lounge
Dining Room
Winter on the Grounds
Resource Center
Sacred Heart Statue at Sunset
Susie's Memorial Garden
Madonna Library
Lower Level Lounge
Retreat Leader
Fr. Kevin Schneider, SJ
Fr. Schneider was born and raised just outside of Green Bay, WI. and is the second eldest of six boys. He is a 1982 grad of Creighton University and joined the Society of Jesus that Fall. His formation led him to Omaha, St. Louis, Milwaukee and Cambridge Mass. He was ordained a Priest in the society of Jesus at Gesu in Milwaukee in 1994. He is a member of the Jesuit Community at Creighton Preparatory High School and is the director of spiritual programs for the adult community at Creighton Preparatory School. He has taught theology and is chaplain for many athletic teams. Fr. Schneider also offers retreats and days of recollection for schools and parish missions and has offered retreats at Jesuit Retreat Houses in the Midwest Province. He has found that offering retreats over the past few years has filled him with joy and hope. He is a life-long Packer fan and an avid fan of the Creighton Bluejays. Please know he is praying for you.