8 Shrines with Retreat Houses

The recent opening of the Saint John Paul II Retreat House at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine has sparked the question, "How many other shrines have retreat houses?" Below you will find 8 of our member shrines that offer overnight accommodations at their shrines.

Plan an overnight stay during your next pilgrimage at these shrines:

1. Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament - AL

   • Priest Retreat House - Located on the beautiful grounds of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the Priest Retreat House provides a private retreat space for Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Religious Brothers, to spend quiet time resting, reflecting and recharging in an atmosphere of peace, brotherhood and sacramental grace. The Priest Retreat House is provided and prayerfully supported by the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration.

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2. Mother Cabrini Shrine - CO

   • Individual Overnight Retreats - In 1912, Mother Cabrini established the vision of the Shrine’s property to be a place of quiet refuge—at the time, it was a summer home for the girls from Queen of Heaven Orphanage. Through the years and through the generosity of our benefactors, Mother Cabrini Shrine conınues to provide a place of retreat and recollection.

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3. National Shrine of Saint John Paul The Great - Washington D.C.

   • Saint John Paul II Retreat House - The space includes two floors of 20 rooms each. Reserve one or both floors depending on your group size. A peaceful and secure setting in the heart of Washington, DC with catered meals available upon request. Easy walk to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine, the National Basilica and other beloved Catholic places.

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4. The National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe - IL

   1. - The Marytown Retreat and Conference Center - Step out of the stress and distractions of daily life, and into our sacred space to renew yourself with peace, prayer, personal relaxation and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Marytown Retreat Center offers 30 spacious and comfortably appointed double occupancy guest rooms with private bath and individually controlled heating and air-conditioning. Our delicious home-cooked meals served buffet-style and the warm hospitality of our staff are hallmarks of our Retreat Center.

5. The National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - MA

   • St. John Paul II Guest House - Extend your pilgrimage to the National Shrine with an overnight stay in one of our guest rooms at the St. John Paul II Guest House. Please note: The entrance to the St. John Paul II Guest house is not handicap accessible.The St. John Paul II Guest House on Eden Hill has 7 bedrooms that are all simple but very comfortable. Each room carries a patronal name.

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6. Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa - PA

   • Ave Maria Retreat House- A place of prayer, healing, joy and conversion for more than a million people. Ave Maria Retreat House, provides overnight retreatants comfortable individual bedrooms to return to each night for further prayer and reflection. Each room contains a single or double bed, priavte bathroom, individual heating and air-conditioning, linens provided.  A number of handicapped-accessible rooms are also available.

     

7. Basilica National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan De Valle - TX

   • St. Eugene de Mazenod Renewal Center, nestled within the serene grounds of the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle in San Juan, Texas. As a jewel of the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville, our doors are open to groups and organizations seeking an unparalleled retreat experience. Immerse yourself in the harmony of our comprehensive facilities, including a spacious meeting hall, intimate conference rooms, a cozy dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private Chapel. The retreat center boasts a secluded backyard and 30 welcoming bedrooms that can accommodate up to 90 guests, ensuring comfort for your stay.

     

8. Saint Anne's Shrine - VT

   • The five cabins at St. Anne's Shrine provide accommodations for those seeking to deepen their relationship with God. Each cabin is suitable for adults of all ages and includes a living/dining room, a full kitchen and four bedrooms accommodating up to sixteen people. Saint Anne's Shrine is a peaceful, spiritual, and historical attraction, which has been developed and maintained since 1904 by the Society of Saint Edmund in Vermont's scenic Champlain Islands. Each summer season, thousands of religious pilgrims, vacationers and tourists visit the popular lakeside site in Isle La Motte for devotion and recreation.​ Directed and private retreats are offered with accommodations in our modern cabins.

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Bonus: Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe - WI

Saint Juan Diego Pilgrim House (coming soon) - The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe recognizes the importance of establishing an apostolate of hospitality to pilgrims. Each year, over 100,000 pilgrims come on pilgrimage to the Shrine. Numerous pilgrims have expressed a desire to spend many days at the Shrine, as if on retreat or attending a conference, in order to deepen their spiritual life and their relationship with Our Lord with the help of His Virgin Mother, Our Lady of Guadalupe. To fulfill this apostolate of hospitality at the Shrine, plans are underway to build the Saint Juan Diego Pilgrim House, located behind the Shrine Church. That care and accommodation will be realized in a triune mission in one building. The Pilgrim House will be a place that provides the opportunity to stay for extended periods of time near the Shrine Church, the spiritual center of the grounds.