Retreats and Conferences
Step away from your daily routine and encounter Christ through prayer, learning, and fellowship.
Step away from your daily routine and encounter Christ through prayer, learning, and fellowship.
“Come away by yourselves… and rest awhile.” Mark 6:31
Jesus invited his disciples to spend some time away with him in prayer. At the Augustine Institute, we are committed to helping Catholics understand, live, and share their faith.
Our 285-acre campus and first-rate facilities offer retreatants a beautiful setting to cultivate the important element of the Christian life of discipleship—time with the Lord in retreat and respite. Augustine Institute retreats provide you with an opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life to spend time with our Lord in prayer, fellowship, and learning. We invite you to explore our available retreats and mornings of recollection below and allow yourself the chance to learn from experienced teachers of the faith, participate in the Holy Mass, and meet others who are also striving for Heaven.
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To register, select an event from the calendar and complete the online form. When signed up, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the event details.
Join us on October 3, the day after the Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels, for a Morning of Recollection exploring the angels and their place in the Christian life. Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jean Paul Juge will draw on the wisdom of St. Augustine and the Church Fathers to help us reflect on guardian angels, spiritual warfare, and what it means to live “like an angel.”
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Find renewal and inspiration at our 2nd High School Theology Teachers’ Conference. Attend engaging sessions designed to refresh your spirit, and participate in workshops to equip you for your calling as an educator of theology. Rest, connect with other theology teachers, and gain guidance for faithfully forming the next generation in truth and virtue. This conference will focus on teaching the Sacraments of healing: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.
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Come away for a weekend of spiritual renewal through prayer, the Sacraments, and rich fellowship with women pursuing holiness. Guided by the Sisters of Life, this retreat offers space to rest in God’s love, be strengthened in your feminine vocation, and rediscover the joy and peace found in Christ.
Professional Development Day for Pastoral Leaders
No matter what your role is in the OCIA—whether you are the pastor, have been leading OCIA for years, were handed the baton this fall, or are volunteering or sponsoring—we invite you to join us for a day of Scripture, Liturgy, Catechesis, and Prayer.
This fall, join us for a marriage retreat rooted in Scripture, as we journey through the stories of couples in the Bible to better understand God’s plan for marriage. Through talks, prayer and meaningful activities, couples will rediscover their shared calling, grow in love and communication, and be renewed in their commitment to each other and to Christ.
Join renowned spiritual director and author Father Donald Haggerty as he offers this retreat again for a weekend focused on advancing in your daily prayer life. Designed for those seeking deeper intimacy with God, this retreat offers guidance, silence, and prayer to lead you into the heart of communion with the Lord.
“For in the sacred books, the Father who is in heaven meets His children with great love and speaks with them.” Dei Verbum, 21.
Far from being simply a collection of texts, the Bible is the living Word of God, given to us in love. Join us this fall for a retreat on Sacred Scripture, where you will learn from expert scholars of our Graduate School of Theology and be renewed through a prayerful encounter with God who still speaks to you today.
Step into the quiet beauty of Advent and make room for Christ to enter your life anew. This Day of Recollection will help you slow down, pray deeply, and rediscover the hope that comes with His coming.
This Valentine's weekend, join us for a marriage retreat rooted in Scripture, as we journey through the stories of couples in the Bible to better understand God’s plan for marriage. Through talks, prayer and meaningful activities, couples will rediscover their shared calling, grow in love and communication, and be renewed in their commitment to each other and to Christ.
This Lent, make a short retreat (8 am – 3 pm) that offers space for Mass, Lenten reflections and time for silence. In just a few hours, you’ll find an opportunity for clarity, renewal, and the grace to walk the season with greater purpose.
Have you ever wondered what happens each day of Holy Week? Join us as we reflect on the gospel scenes of the holiest days of the liturgical year. This overnight retreat will transform the way you understand the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through engaging biblically rooted talks, liturgical prayer, and private time for meditation you are invited to enter into the mysteries of Holy Week and to prepare your heart for the joy of Easter.
Celebrate the joy of Easter with a morning (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.) that lifts your heart into the light of the Resurrection. Come be renewed in the hope Christ offers to each of us.
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Learn how to recognize and respond to the movements of the spiritual life through the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola’s 14 Rules for Discernment. Led by Father Timothy Gallagher, this retreat will offer practical guidance for discerning God’s presence and direction in your daily life while growing in freedom, peace, and deeper relationship with Christ.
Enter into the love of Christ and His Mother as we reflect on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Held the day after the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and on the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, this morning of recollection invites you to slow down, pray, and draw closer to the hearts that lead us to the Father.
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Journey through the story of Scripture and discover how the Bible reveals God’s plan of salvation from Genesis to Christ and beyond. Join Dr. Tim Gray for a weekend of engaging teaching, prayer, and reflection that will deepen your understanding of Scripture and God’s work in your life.
Discover the Little Way of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, who found holiness not in extraordinary deeds, but in doing small things with great love. Held the day after her feast, this morning of recollection invites you to embrace simplicity, trust, and childlike confidence in God’s mercy as you seek holiness in the ordinary moments of daily life.
Join us for a retreat designed to help grandparents embrace the unique spiritual role they play in the lives of their children and grandchildren. Take time to deepen your relationship with Christ, reflect on the gift of your vocation as a grandparent, and discover ways to pass the faith on to the next generation.
Step into the quiet beauty of Advent and make room for Christ to enter your life anew. This Day of Recollection (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.) will help you slow down, pray deeply, and rediscover the hope that comes with His birth.
This Valentine's weekend, join us for a marriage retreat rooted in Scripture, as we journey through the stories of couples in the Bible to better understand God’s plan for marriage. Through talks, prayer and meaningful activities, couples will rediscover their shared calling, grow in love and communication, and be renewed in their commitment to each other and to Christ.
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We understand that plans may change. Our cancellation policy is designed to provide flexibility while supporting the planning and hospitality for each event.
To request a cancellation or transfer, please email us at events@augustineinstitute.org.
We understand that life happens and plans can change. Our policy is designed to provide flexibility while supporting the planning and hospitality involved in each retreat.
Our address is 16805 New Halls Ferry Rd, Florissant, MO 63034.
Register for Augustine Institute events from the Retreats and Conferences landing page. Click on the event you wish to attend and proceed to the registration tab.
Openness to learning about the Catholic faith and being transformed by the Lord are essential.
Our overnight retreats are open to individuals 18 and older. Please note that all attendees must meet this age requirement for Augustine Institute Event Center events.
Children are not permitted on campus for events or overnight stays. Exception for breastfeeding infants: breastfeeding infants are allowed at events. Mothers must notify the Augustine Institute Event Center in advance, preferably at registration, but no later than 7 days before the event.
Our Augustine Institute Campus is large, with connected indoor spaces that may require walking between sessions and venues. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes. If you have mobility concerns or require accommodation, please let us know in advance — we’re happy to assist.
Yes, overnight stays are an essential part of the retreat experience. All participants are expected to stay on campus to fully enter the retreat’s rhythm of reflection, prayer, and community without outside interruptions.
Our rooms are available for single occupancy or double occupancy for married couples only. Individuals who are not married are expected to stay in separate rooms. Please contact our team via e-mail (events@augustineinstitute.org) in advance to discuss any special requests.
The Augustine Institute campus guest rooms resemble cozy hotel rooms, each featuring one standard queen bed, a private bathroom, a chair, and a desk. Amenities include clean sheets, fresh towels, hand soap, hair products, a hair dryer, and an ironing board. Please note that irons are available upon request at the front desk.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late arrivals and late departures are available upon request but are subject to availability.
The nearest airport is Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL), located approximately 11 miles from the Augustine Institute and a 20 to 30-minute ride to the Augustine Institute Event Center.
No, we do not provide airport transportation. Guests can use taxis, rideshare services (Uber, Lyft), or rental car services available at the airport.
Yes. Our Augustine Institute campus is ADA-compliant and accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you anticipate needing specific accommodations, we encourage you to contact the Augustine Institute Event Center (Phone number: (314) 557-0847/Email: fd.reservations@augustineinstitute.org) at least 5 days before your arrival so we can best support your experience.
Yes, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service animals are welcome on our campus. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Emotional support animals, therapy animals, or pets are not permitted.
Each Daily Reflection is a short video that features Dr. Tim Gray commenting on the daily Mass readings, explaining the Scriptures, and providing you with concrete ideas on how to apply them to your life. Dive deeper into the joys and mysteries of Sacred Scripture with Dr. Gray and enjoy the richness of the liturgical seasons as never before.
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Pope St. John Paul II
Visit to St. Louis, January 26, 1999
