For Immediate Release:

 

LOS ANGELES RETREAT CENTER COMMUNITY RESPONDS TO THE PANDEMIC WITH NEW INITIATIVES

 

 

Los Angeles (September 9, 2020) - Throughout Southern California and the nation, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of many. The Los Angeles region has been home for decades to leading retreat centers providing a place of rest for those in need of spiritual nourishment. Today, these centers are announcing a collaborative program for the region - the Los Angeles Retreat Center Community ("LARCC"), offering both online retreats and personal self-directed retreats for those in the area.

 

"We have been working collaboratively during the crisis, sharing information and practices to try and respond as effectively as we can to an unprecedented situation." Noted Dr. Mike Cunningham, Retreat Center Director at Mater Dolorosa.

 

The following are the current members of LARCC, offering a choice of locations, facilities, and programs to Los Angeles area residents that are convenient wherever they live and whatever their particular faith expression:

• Holy Spirit Retreat Center (Encino)  https://www.hsrcenter.com
• Mary and Joseph Retreat Center (Rancho Palos Verdes) https://maryjoseph.org
• Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center (Sierra Madre) https://materdolorosa.org
• Sacred Heart Retreat Center (Alhambra) https://sacredheartretreathouse.com
• Serra Retreat (Malibu) https://serraretreat.com

 

All the retreat centers are offering both online retreats and single and multi-day personal retreats*. All the centers are located in spectacular settings, with gardens and vistas to help visitors enjoy that much needed private self-guided spiritual retreat. Enjoy guest rooms with a private bath and blissfully free of any electronic devices! Rooms are fully air-conditioned and have been cleaned & sanitized following CDC guidelines.  Day options are also available from each retreat center.

 

The online programs can be conducted either on-site or at the location of your choice, making it simple to enjoy one of these retreats wherever you are situated.

 

A combined calendar of events is attached to this Press Release for the period September through October 2020 for distribution.

 

The retreat centers hope this new collaboration will help those in need of a retreat or a spiritual break to find the most appropriate venue and program to meet their requirements.

 

*Sacred Heart is offering online programs only at this time.

 

 

Contact for this Press Release : Michael Cunningham

(P): 626.355.7188 x106

(E): mcunningham@materdolorsa.org

 

For further information please contact the center below which is most convenient to you.

 

Contact: For each retreat center listed below:

 

 

Chris Machado, SSS Holy Spirit Retreat Center 4316 Lanai Rd. Encino, CA 91436 Phone: 818-784-4515 E-mail: chris_testver@yahoo.com https://www.hsrcenter.com		Paul Craig Director of Business Operations Mary & Joseph Retreat Center 5300 Crest Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275   Direct: 310-541-0758; Email:  pcraig@maryjoseph.org https://maryjoseph.org
Michael J. Cunningham O.F.S. Retreat Center Director Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center 700 N. Sunnyside Avenue Sierra Madre, CA  91024 (626) 355-7188 x106 Email: mcunningham@materdolorosa.org www.materdolorosa.org		Sister Marie Andre, O.C.D. Retreat Directress Sacred Heart Retreat House 920 East Alhambra Road Alhambra, California 91801 626.289.1353 retreatdirectress@carmelitesistersocd.com www.sacredheartretreathouse.com
Tom Anderson Executive Director Serra Retreat Malibu, CA 90265 310.456.6631 x 16   tanderson@serraretreat.com https://serraretreat.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location of Los Angeles Retreat Center Community Member Organizations