upcoming VOCATIONS RETREATS
Benedictine College Fall Break Come & See Retreat
Experience the monastic life with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. Be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks on a five-day retreat from October 14th to October 18th. This retreat is specifically intended for men who are current students at Benedictine College.
Young Adult Come & See Retreat
Experience the monastic life with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. Be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks from November 13th to November 15th.
*This retreat is for men 18-35.
Benedictine College Post Semester Come & See Retreat
Experience the monastic life with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. Be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks to end your semester from December 16th to December 18th.
*This retreat is specifically intended for men who are current students at Benedictine College.
Benedictine College Monastic Encounter
Encounter the monastic life with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. Be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks from January 29th to January 30th.
*This retreat is specifically intended for Benedictine College freshmen and sophomore men.
Young Adult Come & See Retreat
Experience the monastic life with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. Be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks from February 12th to February 14th.
*This retreat is for men 18-35.
Benedictine College Come & See retreat
Experience the monastic life with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. Be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks for a three day retreat over Spring Break from March 5th to March 7th, 2027.
*This retreat is specifically intended for men who are current students at Benedictine College.
Benedictine College Monastic Encounter
The men of Benedictine College are invited to experience the monastic life with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. Be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks from March 6th to March 8th. This retreat is for Benedictine College Men.
July Young Adult Come & Live Retreat
Experience the monastic life with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. Be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks from July 17th to July 24th, 2026. This retreat is primarily for Benedictine College men.
Monk Day: for 3rd-8th Grade Male Youth
Experience a Day with the Monks! Join us for a unique opportunity to explore monastic life—pray with the monks, tour the monastery, and enjoy time for games and fellowship! Open to all male youth in 3rd through 8th grade.
April Young Adult Come & See Retreat
Experience the monastic life with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. Be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks from April 24th to April 26th. This retreat is for men 18-35.
March High School Come & See Retreat
Experience the monastic life with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. In a unique retreat tailored to high school male youth, you will be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks on March 27th and March 28th. This retreat is for high school male youth.
BC Men March Come & See Retreat
The men of Benedictine College are invited to experience the monastic life with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. Be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks from March 6th to March 8th. This retreat is for Benedictine College Men.
February Young Adult Come and See Retreat
Experience the monastic life with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. Be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks from February 20th to February 22nd. This retreat is for men 18-35.
Pre-Semester Vocations Retreat
Kick off your spring semester by experiencing the monastic life with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. Be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks from January 10th to January 12th. This retreat is primarily for Benedictine College men.
Come and See: A Monastic Discernment Retreat
Experience the monastic lifestyle with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. Be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks for an overnight retreat. This weekend is primarily for college men but remains open to all men aged 18-35 who are interested in discerning a vocation to the monastic life.
Monastic Life Come and See Weekend
Experience the monastic lifestyle with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. Be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks for an overnight retreat. This weekend is for men 18-35 interested in discerning a vocation to the monastic life.
Monastic Experience Retreat
Experience the monastic lifestyle with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. Be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks for an overnight retreat. This retreat is for Benedictine College men.
Monk Day: for 3rd-8th Grade Boys
Experience a Day with the Monks! Join us for a unique opportunity to explore monastic life—pray with the monks, tour the monastery, and enjoy time for games and fellowship! Open to all boys in 3rd through 8th grade.
Come and See Weekend
Do you desire life? Come experience the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks. This weekend is for men 18-35 interested in discerning a vocation to the monastic life.
