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Journeying in Friendship with Jesus

An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Adults

October 23 - 25, 2026

Location: Barrington, IL

Suggested Contribution: $395.00 per person

Retreat Leader: Fr. Nick Albin, SJ

Groups Attending: Individuals

Summary

Journey with Fr. Nick through a retreat exploration into the theme of friendship with Jesus. This weekend will provide an opportunity to reflect upon the joys and challenges within friendships while discerning how to root these experiences through the context of Christ’s life by examining his relationships with the apostles and the people whom he encountered in the gospels. This retreat will include applied personal reflections from Fr. Nick while drawing upon examples from scripture and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola as prayerful invitations to deepen one’s friendship with Jesus.

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. Nick Albin, SJ

Fr. Nick Albin, SJ, is a Jesuit priest serving as the Assistant to the President for Mission at Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Nebraska. Previously, he taught mathematics and theology at Walsh Jesuit High School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He is passionate about helping people grow closer to Christ as they discover their God-given gifts and talents. He is praised for his joyful presence and warm hospitality. Originally from the Washington, D.C. suburbs, Fr. Nick met the Jesuits during his undergraduate studies at Xavier University, where he earned a bachelor of science in business administration. Fr. Nick has also earned a master of arts in social philosophy from Loyola University Chicago, and a master of divinity from Boston College. He is currently pursuing a master of arts in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University. With a love for travel and exploring, Fr. Nick has accompanied students on pilgrimages to the Ignatian sites in Spain, France, and Italy during his Jesuit training. He has also ministered to God’s people at the USA-Mexico border and throughout Northeast India. Outside of studies and ministry, Fr. Nick finds joy in acting and improv, running, and cooking with family and friends.