ABBEY-SPONSORED RETREATS

Attend‍ ‍an Abbey-Sponsored Retreat

Abbey-sponsored retreats are open to all and held for men, women, married couples, and mixed groups (open to men and women). These retreats are silent and share an annual theme. The theme for the 2026-27 retreat season is “God is Love: The Imitation of Christ.”

  • The minimum offering for each three-day retreat is $339.00 per person (single occupancy) or $328.00 per person (double occupancy). The minimum offering for a four-day retreat is $509.00 per person (single occupancy) or $490.00 per person (double occupancy). The minimum offering for each Married Couples retreat is $652.00 per couple. A $75.00 per person non-refundable deposit is required to secure your reservation.

  • Our doors will open for you at 4 p.m. on the day of your arrival. If you arrive before then, please explore the beautiful grounds surrounding the Retreat Center or relax on our front porch. The retreat will end following lunch on the last day.

  • There are 30 guest rooms; each room includes a queen bed, sleeper sofa, private bath, and individual temperature control. We have all bedroom and bathroom linens set up in your room prior to your arrival, and we welcome you to bring along any additional comforts of home you may need.

  • If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know before your arrival. Our kitchen staff is happy to accommodate any requests.escription

  • Need more information? Call (985) 892-3473 or e-mail us at abbeyretreat@sjasc.edu.

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2026-27 Abbey-Sponsored Retreat Dates

3-Day schedule
4-Day Schedule
Triduum Schedule

The schedule of Abbey-sponsored retreats is below. Click on the type of retreat you are looking for to see what is available. Registration for these retreats begins Tuesday, May 19. At that time you can click for further information and to register.

  • No. 1 - Aug. 7-9, 2026
    Deacon John Walker - 504-264-8774

    No. 2 - Aug. 14-16, 2026
    Rodney Savoy - 337-277-8782

    No. 9 - Dec. 4-6, 2026
    Charles Jumonville - 225-268-1124

    No. 16 - March 12-14, 2027
    Rene Schmit - 504-908-9719

  • No. 0 - July 17-19, 2026
    Donna Leininger - 985-860-0781

    No. 4 - Oct. 2-4, 2026
    Renette Hebert - 504-583-6925

    No. 6 - Nov. 3-5, 2026
    Juli Bonaventure - 225-931-2253

    No. 7 - Nov. 6-8, 2026
    Becky Brasseaux - 337-280-5020

    No. 8 - Nov. 27-29, 2026
    Nicol Armato - 985-312-4545

    No. 10 - Dec. 10-13, 2026
    Jackie Gerstner - 504-940-8165

    No. 12 - January 15-17, 2027
    Jenny Fuselier - 985-703-0933

    No. 17 - March 15-18, 2027
    Juli Bonaventure - 225-931-2253

    No. 19 - March 22-24, 2027
    Marion Bonvillain - 985-772-2169

    No. 21 - April 30 - May 2, 2027
    Amy Raspino - 985-231-7018

  • No. 5 - Oct. 16-18, 2026
    Wade and Charlene Walk - 504-415-6030 / 504-415-6060

    No. 11 - Jan. 1-3, 2027
    Clyde and Karen Messenger - 225-572-9400

  • Sept. 15-17, 2026
    Donna Leininger - 985-860-0781 and Karen Bezou - 504-908-2153

  • March 19-21, 2027
    Staci Polozola - 225-229-2618

  • March 25-28, 2027

    This program includes lodging, meals, and participation in Triduum Liturgies at the Abbey Church. No retreat program is offered.

    Marion Bonvillain - 985-772-2169