Even before the Sisters of Life existed, a retreat house was envisioned for the community. A devoted laborer in the pro-life vineyard, John Cardinal O'Connor knew the need for a place of refuge for the many people who faithfully engage in the spiritual battle on behalf of human life. He knew of the need for a central location where people could come with confidence to be educated on the life issues for the sake of their own human development. He knew of the thirsting need of so many to "come out of the rain," into a spiritual sanctuary and a place of refreshment, encouragement and fellowship, to experience the "Culture of Life," alive and well. During the last two years, thanks to the generosity and vision of the Knights of Columbus under Supreme Knight Carl Anderson and the support of Bishop William E. Lori, Bishop of Bridgeport, Connecticut, that vision became a reality. On October 20, 2004, Villa Maria Guadalupe officially opened its doors and beginning in Spring 2005, retreats for the general public commenced.

Spring and Fall Weekend Retreats and Events

April 4-6, 2008 Pro-life Retreat (Open to all)  Reflections on the Gospel of Life Suggested donation: $215 Click here for a flier about this retreat		April 25-27, 2008 Ignatian Prayer (Open to all) Rev. Timothy Gallagher, O.V.M., Director Suggested donation: $215 Click here for a flier about this retreat
April 18-20, 2008 Spanish Theology of the Body Retreat (Open for all)  Reflections of God’s Plan for Human Love Rev. Armando Marcel, D.C.J.M., Director Suggested donation: $215		September 5-14, 2008 Creighton Model FertilityCare Certificate Program To register call Dorothy Duganzic, CFCP, at 914 476-4858.  The program is offered by Fertility Care Services of the St. Augustine Foundation.  This training is for doctors and nurses who desire to offer the medically-based NFP program called Creighton Model FertilityCare. For more information visit: www.fertilitycare.org www.creightonmodel.com

Private Retreats 2008		Days of Recollection
Opportunity for private, preached, and directed retreats for women: (may attend all or part of retreats below) March 26-April 4 May 27-June 5 August 5-14 August 22-31 (preached)		Saturday, May 10, 2008 Retreat for Women Meditations on the Diginity and Vocation of Women Great Mother's Day Gift! Suggested donation: $30

 
Click here to download a flier of the retreats offered at Villa Maria Guadalupe and to print a registration form.

Entering Canaan: Post-Abortion Retreats
For our full schedule of Entering Canaan retreats, please click here.

Register:

The Sisters at Villa Maria Guadalupe are accepting registration for all retreats, and are available to answer questions...  please call: (203) 329-1492

or register online by clicking here.

or fax your contact information, the retreat you'll be attending, and the names of the participants to: (203) 329-1495

P.S.  Private retreats also available.  Please call: (203) 329-1492

For directions to Villa Maria Guadalupe retreat center, please click here.

Villa Maria Guadalupe Mission Statement

Villa Maria Guadalupe is an international retreat center of the Knights of Columbus operated by the Sisters of Life, an active-contemplative Religious Institute dedicated to promoting and enhancing the sacredness of all human life.

The Sisters of Life will offer retreats, educational opportunities, seminars and weekend programs for young people, married couples, families, priests and religious. Drawing from the liturgy and teachings of the Catholic Church, retreats will be centered on the Eucharist. The rest, quiet and prayer at Villa Maria will strengthen retreatants, deepen their spiritual lives and help them to be "people of life and for life" more fully.

The establishment of Villa Maria Guadalupe as a spiritual home for the pro-life community is a response to Pope John Paul II's call for a "great campaign in support of life" in his encyclical, Evangelium Vitae. It will be a lasting tribute to the Holy Father's dedication to the Gospel of Life.

A sanctuary of renewal, hope and mercy under the protection of the Blessed Mother, Villa Maria Guadalupe promises to play a unique and integral role as the spiritual foundation of the Culture of Life.