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Trusting God in Life’s Twists and Turns: The Conversions of St. Ignatius Loyola

An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Adults

February 27 - March 1, 2026

Suggested Contribution: $380.00 per person

Groups Attending: Individuals and parishes communities of: St. Margaret Mary, St. Henry & St. Timothy

Summary

Life is a journey filled with unexpected turns—some joyful, some challenging, and many that leave us wondering where God is leading us. In these moments of uncertainty, we are called not only to adapt but to listen more deeply to the voice of God guiding us forward.

This retreat invites you to step away from the noise of daily life and reflect on how life’s surprises—both welcome and unwelcome—shape your spiritual path. Through Ignatian prayer, quiet contemplation, and shared wisdom, we will explore how God is present in the unfolding of our lives, constantly inviting us into deeper trust and transformation.

Where is God calling you now? How can you embrace the unknown with faith? Together, in the stillness of retreat, we will seek clarity, peace, and the courage to follow where God leads.

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. Michael J. Graham, SJ

Delegate for Higher Education – Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States President of Xavier University from January 2001 through June 2021, Fr. Graham served Xavier as both a faculty member and senior advancement officer prior to becoming president and his passion for the specifically Jesuit mission of Xavier animated his presidency in multiple ways. Since retiring as president, Fr. Graham has deepened his appropriation of Jesuit spirituality and led the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in a variety of ways at a number of midwestern Jesuit retreat houses. For several years, he worked with the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, especially assisting Jesuit university trustees better understand the Jesuit mission and identity of their schools so as to lead them more effectively and in greater fidelity to their origins. Currently, he works with the staff and Provincial Superiors of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States in issues regarding higher education. He is active on a variety of boards of Jesuit ministries, including several university boards. A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Fr. Graham holds degrees from Cornell College, the University of Michigan and the Weston School of Theology (now, the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry). He entered the Jesuits in 1978 and was ordained in 1988.