Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center

Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center

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Welcome to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center.

Upcoming Events

Last Retreats of 2025

  • Women's Retreats: Dec. 5 - 7 (register here); see all dates here.
  • Men's Retreat: Nov. 14 - 16; register here
  • Become a Retreat Captain! Captains' Retreat is Nov. 1 - 2; please contact Nancy for more information about this important volunteer job: NBoldt@MaterDolorosa.org.

See 2026 dates- Calendar

“As someone in a place of leaving a difficult endeavor and seeking what the next ‘assignment’ from God might be, I found the combination of devotions in mass, prayer amongst the stained glass and artwork to contribute to my discernment.”

Anonymous, Oct 2025

“I feel energetic and ready for the rest of the year.”

Otilia, Oct 2025

“The Theme is impressive, it was so needed in my life to know God”

Anonymous, Oct 26, 2025

“This was the best yet, so I wouldn’t change anything!”

Ed, September 14, 2025

“The care and love of the kitchen staff was over and beyond all expectations...”

Anonymous, October 5, 2025

“The [retreat] team was so efficient and knew what they were doing. Thank you to the team!”

Anonymous, Oct 12, 2025

“It met my needs perfectly, time to be alone, time to gather for instruction, time to worship...”

Anonymous, Sept 2025

Mater Dolorosa is a Passionist Retreat Center, dedicated to preaching the Passion of Jesus Christ. We welcome all who wish to hear the message of the Passion through our traditions of preaching, hospitality, and compassion. We place our focus on the Passion of Jesus Christ and its relevance in the lives of people today. We foster and promote spiritual growth and renewal through Passionist retreat programs and by providing a peaceful environment for personal prayer and reflection.

All are welcome to this sacred space at the foothills of the San Gabriel mountains; I invite you to explore our retreat options.

God Bless,

The clergy, staff, board and retreat team of Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center.

Retreat Guide

What is a Passionist Retreat?

 

Then Jesus said to them: Come with me, by yourselves, to some remote place and rest a little.

 

Mark 6:31

 

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