Spiritual Direction: Being companioned on your spiritual journey by a trained spiritual director offers the opportunity for on-going spiritual growth.  In the context of an hour session (often scheduled monthly) you are invited to share ordinary life experience, listen for the moment of the Holy, and be gently guided in paying attention to how God seems to be speaking through the twists and turns of your journey.  Available for appontments are Mary Ruth Broz, RSM; Norma Janssen, OSF; Mary Shinnick, OSF; Marianne Saieg, OSF, and Fr. Terry Johnson.  (815.469.4883 for an appointment or for more information)

Retreats/Programs:  Sacred Threads...making the connections is our 2010 theme.  Our programs and retreats are centered on the need to remember that all is interwoven in our world and we are part of a grand tapestry.  We invite you to participate in our brief but powerful two hour programs, or immerse yourelf for a day, a weekend, or a week in our more expansive offerings.

Private retreats are also an option for you.  Schedule a day or several days to meet with a Spiritual Director, walk the woods, meditate, rest, pray, and simply reconnect with all you strive to keep sacred in your life.

Meeting rooms are available for rent to accommodate your small or large group meetings and retreats.  largest meeting room has space for 55 individuals and sleeping rooms allow for 50 overnight guests.

Hermitages:  Designed in the traditions of Franciscan simplicity, the hermitages are quiet places where the routine of everyday life, its hectic pace, and insistent demands, can be put aside for the inner needs of the heart and soul.  All five hermitages are surrounded by beautiful woods with deer being the most frequent visitors.  Each is fully equipped with everything you need for your retreat.  Bed, bath, living space, and fully functional kitchens are included.