Retreats

Saint Benedict Center

“Saint Benedict’s hospitality should be like an oasis in the desert of life where people can find spring waters of new life and a place of rest and relaxation in the shadow of God’s presence.”

-Abbot Fidelis Ruppert, OSB, at the dedication of St. Benedict Center

The Saint Benedict Center is a non-profit, ecumenical retreat and conference center, founded by the Missionary Benedictines of Christ the King Priory. As Benedictines we share our hospitality and spirituality with those who search for personal and spiritual growth. We welcome individuals and groups of all Christian denominations, as they seek God in a peaceful and quiet setting. We provide an atmosphere that is conducive to prayer, rest, and renewal for laity, clergy, and religious.

ST. BENEDICT CENTER Q&A

Q. Why a retreat and guest center?

• A:  People have a need for quiet time, for prayer and for adoration.  There is a need to be informed more on certain aspects of faith life, spiritual and personal growth, leadership and human development.

Q. What is a retreat?

• A:  The purpose of a retreat is to foster an ongoing process of prayerful listening and responding to the spirit of God in the contemporary world; to help individuals and groups to experience a deeper commitment to the living Christ through spiritual growth and development of the whole person.

Q. Who can use St. Benedict Center?

• A:  The Center attracts Christians of all faiths.  Those who came can either participate in a private retreat, a day visit, retreats that are open to the public or they can rent the facility for gatherings, meetings, retreats and conferences.  St. Benedict Center welcomes non-profit organizations, churches, schools, hospitals, civic and service organizations, human growth programs and businesses which are compatible with our philosophy and our retreat environment.

Q. What kind of facility do we offer?

• A:  St. Benedict Center has a large chapel, meeting rooms, dining rooms, a solarium with library, a small outdoor amphitheater, media room, gift shop, and a spacious lobby.  All areas of the center are easily accessible for the physically challenged.  There are 60 guest rooms with a total of 100 beds (16 guest rooms are single occupancy, while the rest are double).  All rooms include a private bathroom and air conditioning/heat.  The gift shop is filled with a large selection of Christian art, items from various mission countries, books, and other religious gifts.  A permanent exhibit provides information on the history of the Missionary Benedictines and include artifacts from around the world.  Retreatants and guests can enjoy a lake and several outdoor walking paths.  Across the street from the Center is the monastery where guests are welcome to join the monks in the scheduled hours of worship. 

For more information about St. Benedict Center and our retreats & events, visit our website http://www.stbenedictcenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.