For one hundred years, retreatants have come to Mater Dolorosa because here their hearts are touched by the message of the Passionists. In the spirit of Saint Paul of the Cross, Founder of the Passionists, his followers have faithfully implemented his vision in which the Passion of Jesus Christ holds pride of place. Since 1926, season by season, year by year, the Passionists have invited retreatants to partake of Paul's wisdom and vision at Mater Dolorosa.
To mark the centennial of retreats at Mater Dolorosa, the retreat team has tailored the theme of the retreat to remember the past, to rejoice in the present, and to renew as we look to the future.
During this centennial year as always the Passionists will ponder long and lovingly the charism of Christ Crucified which they embody. And especially this year the retreat also provides an opportunity for the retreatant to share in this charism.
The fruit of centuries of prayer and contemplation, a Passionist retreat provides occasion for the retreatant to remember standing at the foot of the cross, to rejoice in standing with those who like the Crucified are wounded and weak, vulnerable and outcast, and to renew our commitment to be practitioners of mercy and compassion in every sphere of life in the church and in the world.
Retreat registration for the 2026-2027 season will open in July.
The Retreat Ministry Team for this retreat includes:
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Fr. Febin Barose, C.P., Ed.D
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Fr. Clemente Barron, C.P.
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Mrs. Jean Bowler
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Michael Downey, Ph.D
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Fr. Welfen Xavier, C.P.
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Fr. Michael Higgins, C.P.
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Mrs. Sally Pastorik
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Dan Van Dyke, Ph.D
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Mr. Paul Puccinelli
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Bro. John Rockenbach, C.P.
