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In this extraordinary Jubilee Year proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV, San Damiano Retreat Center — now designated an official Jubilee Pilgrimage Site — invites you to answer St. Francis's timeless call: "Go and rebuild my house."
Whether you're coming as an individual, a couple, a family, or with your parish community, our Spring Retreat Series offers a transformative weekend rooted in Franciscan spirituality, sacred awareness, and Gospel-centered living.
Each retreat includes:
✟ Expert Franciscan presenters, including Franciscan friars
✟ Canticle of the Creatures garden prayer
✟ Individual spiritual direction
✟ Eucharist with Franciscan homilies
✟ Small group reflections and fellowship
Special Jubilee Year Grace:
As an official Pilgrimage Site, each retreat includes an evening pilgrimage prayer walk designed to fulfill most requirements for the Papal Plenary Indulgence - including sacramental confession, Holy Communion, prayers for Pope Leo XIV's intentions, and reflections on detachment from sin.
Retreat Team:
Dr. Michael Cunningham, OFS | Ann Naffziger, M.Div., M.A. | Br. Mark Schroeder, OFM | Fr. Henry Beck, OFM | San Damiano Spiritual Directors
Suggested Donation: $350 private room | $300 shared room
(all meals & materials included)
In the spirit of St. Francis: No one turned away due to financial constraints.
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