Calendar of Retreats
We are happy to announce that the renovation and expansion of the Saint Benedict Guesthouse and Retreat Center is now complete! In addition to renovating the original building, a new wing offers a parking-level lobby and meeting rooms, a commercial kitchen and dining room, and new retreat rooms for overnight guests.
(Please note: Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the Guesthouse and all other Abbey facilities are currently closed. Please check back for updates, and see our response to the pandemic here.)
Private Retreat Times
Listed below are dates currently available for a self-guided retreat. The guesthouse may be available at other times if space allows. Please check with the guesthouse office for availability and cost as space can fill quickly during the year, and reservations are required. Email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025 for more information and to confirm availability. A non-refundable room deposit and your contact information is needed to complete the reservation.
Please be ready to indicate if you would like to book a private retreat for:
- single occupancy with 3 meals
- double occupancy with 3 meals
- single occupancy lodging only
- double occupancy lodging only
July 13 to 17, 2020
Aug 3 to 5, 2020
Aug 6 to 9, 2020
Aug 23 to 27, 2020
2019-2020 Abbey Sponsored Retreats
Due to the closures mandated by the health authorities, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the guesthouse is closed until April 28. Reopening at that time is dependent on conditions at that time. If you have booked a retreat between March 17 and April 28, please email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025 for further information.
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CANCELLED - Passiontide at Mount Angel Abbey
April 3-6, 2020 The Passiontide in Scripture and the Liturgy
Presented by Abbot Peter Eberle, O.S.B. and Br. Israel Sanchez, O.S.B.
Cost: $282 single/ $462 double / $133 commuter
(Please note: For the option to leave on Sunday rather than Monday, please ask upon registration.)
Schedule Friday, April 3 3:00 PM Registration 5:15 PM Vespers 6:00 PM Dinner 7:30 PM Compline 8:00 PM Welcome and Conference (silence begins) Saturday, April 4 5:20 AM Vigils 6:30 AM Lauds 7:00 AM Breakfast 8:00 AM Holy Mass 10:30 AM Conference 12:00 PM Midday Prayer followed by Lunch 3:00 PM Conference 5:15 PM Vespers 6:00 PM Dinner 7:30 PM Vigils 8:30 PM Rosary – Guesthouse Blessed Sacrament Chapel Palm Sunday, April 5 6:30 AM Lauds 7:30 AM Breakfast 8:45 AM Gather outside for procession with Palms 9:00 AM Holy Mass (silence ends after Mass) 10:30 AM Conference 12:00 PM Midday Prayer followed by Lunch 4:15 PM Stations of the Cross – Abbey church 5:15 PM Vespers 6:00 PM Dinner 8:00 PM Compline 8:30 PM Gathering – Wine and Cheese Silence After Gathering till Breakfast Monday
Monday, April 6 5:20 AM Vigils 6:30 AM Lauds 7:00 AM Breakfast 8:00 AM Holy Mass 9:00 AM Renewal of Oblation (for members of the Mount Angel Abbey oblate community – Blessed Sacrament chapel) 10:30 AM Conference 12:00 PM Midday Prayer followed by lunch -
CANCELLED - Holy Week-Easter Retreat
Wednesday, April 8-Sunday, April 12, 2020 Holy Week-Easter Retreat:
“The Glory of the Passion and Resurrection”With Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, OSB, Abbot Peter Eberle, OSB, & Br. Louis de Montfort, OSB
Come and experience the glory, beauty and mystery of Holy Week, Triduum and Easter. Become immersed in the Paschal Mystery of Christ through the Liturgy, Scripture and theology while being guided by a different Benedictine monk each day of the retreat.
Recommended reading: “Awesome Glory: Resurrection in Scripture, Liturgy and Theology” by Abbot Jeremy Driscoll
For registration, email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025.
Cost: $395 single occupancy and $595 double occupancy.
WEDNESDAY 3-5:00 pm Registration 5 :00 pm Orientation to the Divine Office (Abbey church vestibule) 5:15 pm Vespers 6:00 pm Dinner 7:25 pm Compline 8:00 pm Welcome Orientation (Engelberg Conference) HOLY THURSDAY 5:20 am Vigils (optional) 6:25 am Lauds (optional) 7 am Breakfast 9:15- 10 am Conference (with Br. Louis de Montfort) 11:55 am Noon prayer 12:15 pm Lunch 1:15 pm Conference (with Br. Louis de Montfort)
Prayer and silence time4 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass until midnight6:00 pm Dinner 7:25 pm Compline GOOD FRIDAY 5:20 am Vigils 6:25 am Lauds 7 am Breakfast 9- 10 am Conference (with Abbot Peter) 10:30 am Station of the Cross (along the Path) 11:55 am Noon prayer 12:15 pm Lunch 1:15 pm Conference (with Abbot Peter)
Prayer and silence time3 pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion & Death 6:00 pm Dinner 7:25 pm Compline HOLY SATURDAY 5:20 am Vigils 6:25 am Lauds 7 am Breakfast 9- 10 am Conference (with Abbot Jeremy) 11 am Rosary (Adoration chapel- optional) 11:55 am Noon prayer 12:15 pm Lunch 1:15 pm Conference (with Abbot Jeremy)
Prayer and silence time4 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) 5:15 pm Vespers 6:00 pm Dinner 7:25 pm Compline 9 pm Easter Vigil Mass EASTER SUNDAY 7:30 am Breakfast 9 am Solemn Lauds 11 am Mass of Easter Day 11:55 am Noon prayer 12:15 pm Followed by Easter Banquet- end of Silence End of Retreat
*The Divine Office prayers and Mass take place in the Abbey church
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CANCELLED - Divine Mercy Day Retreat
Sunday April 19, 2020, 9 am to 4 pm The Father’s Cross & Mercy: He Who Has Seen Me Has Seen the Father
Lead by Br. Louis de Montfort Nguyen, OSB
A day of recollection including Mass, spiritual conferences, Eucharistic adoration, and Divine Mercy chaplet offered at Mount Angel Abbey’s Saint Benedict Guesthouse & Retreat Center.
For registration, email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025.
Cost: $25.00
Includes conferences, lunch and pastries
Holy Mass and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation are available.
Bring your Bible and Rosary.
Begin this Easter season and Divine Mercy Sunday by journeying to the heart of Jesus Christ’s love and mercy, that of the Father’s heart, for St. John tells us that “The Father and I are one.” When we see Jesus’ suffering and mercy, we see directly, with the eyes of faith, the Father himself. Be immersed in the liturgy, mass, spiritual conferences and Divine Mercy chaplet. A great way to celebrate the Easter good news of the unconditional, unfailing and surpassing love of God.
Schedule 9:00 am Holy Mass in the Abbey Church 10:00 am Coffee with pastries in the Guesthouse – 1st Floor conference area 10:45 am Conference #1 Easter Joy: God’s Mercy that Surpasses all Understanding – Engelberg Room 12:00 noon Mid-Day Prayer in the Abbey Church 12:20 pm Lunch in the Guesthouse Dining Room – 1st Floor 1:15 pm Conference #2 The Father’s Cross & Mercy: Jesus and the Father Are One– Engelberg Room 2: 30 pm Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Sacrament of Penance) 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet -
CANCELLED – The First Women Disciples of the Resurrection
May 22-24, 2020 The First Women Disciples of the Resurrection
A women’s silent retreat with Fr. Jacob Stronach, O.S.B.
How Women Today Can Give Witness to The Risen Christ!
For registration, email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025.
Cost: $235 single occupancy / $385 double occupancy
FRIDAY 3:00 -5 pm Registration 5:15 pm Vespers (Abbey church) 6:00 pm Dinner 7:25 pm Compline (Abbey church) 8:00 pm Welcome Orientation/Conference#1 (silence begins) SATURDAY 5:20 am Vigils (Abbey church- optional) 6:25 am Lauds: Morning Prayer (Abbey church – optional) 7 am Breakfast 7:55 am Bells for Mass (Abbey church) 9:15-10 am Conference #2 10:15-11 am Conference #3
Personal time for prayer, sacred reading11:55 am Noon Prayer (Abbey church) 1:15- 2 pm Conference #4
Personal time for prayer, sacred reading or spiritual direction4 pm Confession (optional) 5:15 pm Vespers: Evening Prayers (Abbey church) 6:00 pm Dinner 7:25 pm Vigils for Sunday (Abbey church) SUNDAY 6:35 am Lauds: Morning Prayer (Abbey church – optional) 7:30 am Breakfast 8:55 am Bells for Mass (Abbey church) 10:45 am Conference #5 11:55 am Noon Prayer (Abbey church) 12:15 pm Lunch & end of retreat (end of silence) -
CANCELLED – Ignatian Silent Retreat
June 22-26, 2020 Ignatian Silent Retreat
With Bill Zuelke, MDiv, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor
This is a silent retreat, with opportunities for one-on-one counseling available with Bill Zuelke.
For registration, email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025.
Cost: $560, single occupancy only
Tentative Schedule
MONDAY 2-5:00 pm Registration 5:00 pm Orientation to the Divine Office (Abbey church vestibule) 5:15 pm Vespers (Abbey church) 6:00 pm Dinner 7:25 pm Compline (Abbey church) 8:00 pm Welcome Orientation (Engelberg conference room) TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 5:20 am Vigils (Abbey church, optional) 6:25 am Lauds (Abbey church, optional) 7 am Breakfast 7:55 am Bells for Mass (Abbey church) 9:15- 10 am Conference (Engelberg Conference) 10:30 am Conference 11:55 am Noon Prayer (Abbey church) 12:15 pm Lunch 1:15 pm Conference
Personal time for prayer, lectio, spiritual readings and/or spiritual direction5:15 pm Vespers (Abbey church) 6:00 pm Dinner 7:25 pm Compline (Abbey church) 8 pm Family Rosary in the Adoration chapel (optional) THURSDAY 6:30 am Lauds (Abbey church, optional) 7:30 am Breakfast 8 am Bells for Mass (Abbey church)
After Mass room checkout (Luggage can be left outside of Engelberg conference room or in your car)10 am Conference 11:55 am Noon Prayer (Abbey church) 12:15 pm Lunch (end of silence and end of retreat) -
CANCELLED – Marriage Enrichment Retreat
June 26-28, 2020 Marriage Enrichment Retreat
A retreat with Fr. William Hammelman, O.S.B.
A pastor for many years, Fr. William Hammelman, O.S.B., is now director of Mount Angel’s postulancy program, confessor, and retreat director.
For registration, email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025.
$235 single occupancy / $385 double occupancy
Tentative Schedule:
FRIDAY 2-5 pm Check-in and registration 5:00 pm Orientation to the Divine Office (Abbey church vestibule) 5:15 pm Vespers, followed by Eucharistic Adoration in the Abbey church 6 pm Dinner 7:25 pm Compline (Abbey church) 8 pm Welcome Orientation (silence begins) SATURDAY 5:20 am Vigils (Abbey church—optional) 6:30 am Lauds (Abbey church—optional) 7:00 am Breakfast 7:55 am Mass (Abbey church) 9:15 am Conference 10:30 am Conference
(Personal time for prayer, lectio, sacred reading)11:55 am Midday Prayer (Abbey church) 12:15 pm Lunch 1:15 pm Conference
(Personal time for prayer, spiritual counseling, reading)4 pm Confession 5:15 pm Vespers I of Sunday (Abbey church) 6:00 pm Dinner 7:25 pm Vigils for Sunday (Abbey church) 8:35 pm Conference SUNDAY 6:35 am Lauds (Abbey church—optional) 7:30 am Breakfast 8:55 am Mass in Abbey church (check out of room after Mass) 10:45 am Conference 11:55 am Midday Prayer (Abbey church) 12:15 pm Lunch (end of silence) 1:00 pm End of retreat -
Mary, Mother of Sorrows: Standing at the Foot of the Cross with Mary
August 10-13, 2020 Mary, Mother of Sorrows:
Standing at the Foot of the Cross
with MaryWith Br. Louis de Montfort, O.S.B.
Reflections on Sacred Scripture and Marian teachings.
Br. Louis de Montfort, O.S.B., is director of spiritual ministries at Saint Benedict Guesthouse and Retreat Center.
For registration, email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025.
Cost: $310 single occupancy
MONDAY 2-5:00 pm Registration 5:00 pm Orientation to the Divine Office (Abbey church vestibule) 5:15 pm Vespers (Abbey church) 6:00 pm Dinner 7:25 pm Compline (Abbey church) 8:00 pm Welcome Orientation (Engelberg Conference) TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 5:20 am Vigils (Abbey church, optional) 6:25 am Lauds (Abbey church, optional) 7 am Breakfast 7:55 am Bells for Mass (Abbey church) 9:15- 10 am Conference (Engelberg Conference) 10:30 am Conference 11:55 am Noon Prayer (Abbey church) 12:15 pm Lunch 1:15 pm Conference
Personal time for prayer, lectio, spiritual readings and/or spiritual direction5:15 pm Vespers (Abbey church) 6:00 pm Dinner 7:25 pm Compline (Abbey church) 8 pm Family Rosary in the Adoration chapel (optional) THURSDAY 6:30 am Lauds (Abbey church, optional) 7:30 am Breakfast 8 am Bells for Mass (Abbey church)
After Mass room checkout (Luggage can be left outside of Engelberg room or in your car)10 am Conference 11:55 am Noon Prayer (Abbey church) 12:15 pm Lunch (end of silence and end of retreat -
Marian Retreat: Adoration of the Eucharist and Devotion to Our Lady
October 23-25, 2020 Marian Retreat: Adoration of the Eucharist
and Devotion to Our LadyAdoration of the Holy Eucharist
in the writings of St. Katharine Drexel
&
Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary
in the writings of St. Louis de MontfortA retreat with Elizabeth Farley, S.T.D., and Br. Louis de Montfort Nguyen, O.S.B.
Dr. Elizabeth Farley, Ph.D., is a Benedictine Oblate and an alumnus of Mount Angel Seminary theology program. She received a Doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Marianum in Rome. In addition to teaching at Mount Angel Seminary, Dr. Farley leads a Marian study group in the Abbey guesthouse. Br. Louis de Montfort, O.S.B., is a Benedictine monk of Mount Angel Abbey, an adjunct professor at the Seminary, and the Director of Spiritual Ministries for the guesthouse.
For registration, email the retreat master or call 503.845.3025.
Cost: To come.
(early registration available for Oct. 22 or 23)
FRIDAY 2-5:00 pm Registration 5 :00 pm Orientation to the Divine Office (Abbey church vestibule) 5:15 pm Vespers (Abbey church) 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration followed by Compline 8:00 pm Welcome Orientation- Silence begins (Engelberg Conference Room)
Scriptural RosarySATURDAY 5:20 am Vigils (Abbey church, optional) 6:25 am Lauds (morning prayer in Abbey church, optional) 7 am Breakfast 7:55 am Bells for Mass in Abbey church 9:30 am Conference (Engelberg Conference Room) 11:55 am Noon Prayer in Abbey church 12:15 pm Lunch 2:30 pm Conference 4:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:15 pm Vespers (evening prayers in Abbey church) 6:00 pm Dinner, Q&A with discussion 7:25 pm Vigils of Sunday (Abbey church) 8:35 pm Conference
Scriptural RosarySUNDAY 6:35 am Lauds (morning prayer in Abbey church) 7:30 am Breakfast 9 am Bells for Mass (Abbey church) 10:30 am Conference 11:30 am Silence ends, Q&A with discussion 11:55 am Noon Prayer (Abbey church) 12:15 pm Lunch & End of Retreat
2020 Oblate Retreats
(You must be an oblate to attend these retreats.)
Oblates of Saint Benedict are Christians who have experienced in some way a call to embrace Benedictine spirituality. After a time of prayer and discernment they have desired a more formal, permanent commitment to a monastic community. By making this formal self-giving to Christ in communion with a monastic community, the oblate embraces the time-tested traditions and values of the Benedictine way. Oblates are united to the prayer and good works of the monastery to which they are associated while they continue to live out their Christian vocation in the world.
For more information on becoming on oblate, please contact LaVern Hayworth, Associate Director of Oblates, at 541.567.9708.
July 6-10, 2020: Study days; Dr. Elaine Park
(Cost and more details to come.)
July 10-12, 2020: Oblate weekend; Brad Becker
“Dwelling with God: Finding God’s Presence in Scripture and St. Benedict’s Holy Rule”
(Cost and more details to come.)
September 25-27, 2020: Br Timothy Kalange, O.S.B.
(Cost and more details to come.)
September 28-30, 2020: Fr Ralph Recker, O.S.B.
(Cost and more details to come.)
November 6-8, 2020: Fr Pius X Harding, O.S.B.
(Cost and more details to come.)
February 5-7, 2021: Fr Jacob Stronach, O.S.B.
(Cost and more details to come.)