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Holy Desire

Weeklong Priest Retreat

This event is for priests and those in formation for the ordained priesthood only

Offered as a weeklong retreat, or a one-day retreat held in dioceses across the country, this retreat has become an exceptional opportunity for priests to explore the deep desires of the masculine heart.

The teaching helps us understand how disordered desires are rooted in underlying holy desires and unmet needs, and how they are tied to our false identities. This teaching also focuses on learning how to heal the underlying wounds of our heart and engage productively in the battle of desires to find the true fulfillment of all desire.

All sessions are from a solid foundation of Scripture, the Catechism, psychotherapy and personal witness on the topics of desire, healing, intimacy, and freedom.

The five-day retreat includes opportunities for prayer ministry, journaling, daily Mass, fraternal interaction, and free time.

Sample Participant Schedule

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Topics Are Grounded on Scripture & Church Teaching

  • Desires of Our Heart
  • Disordered Desires
  • Formation of Desires
  • Identity and Desires
  • Battle of Desires
  • Fulfillment of Desires

Five-Day Retreat

$1,399

One-Day Retreat

$25

Retreat Details (Five-Day Retreat)

Notes:

  • This retreat sells out very quickly so please plan to register as soon as registration becomes available
  • There is an option of a waitlist and we often are able to add waitlisted individuals to the retreat
  • Cost of registration includes conference, meals and lodging
  • Shuttle transportation to and from the airport is available at set times 
  • The retreat center does not allow pre/post nights to be added on to your stay

Holy Desire Events

Please see event calendar pages for details including dates, locations & registration information.

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REFUND POLICY

  • Full refunds up to 30 days prior to the event (less a processing fee of approximately 3%).
  • For in-person weekend events, virtual and livestream events, no refunds are provided within 30 days of the event.
  • For in-person weekend events, virtual and livestream events, cancellations less than 30 days are eligible for a credit which can be applied to a future JPII Healing Center event, if cancellation is received before the event begins. Cancellation requests must be received before the event begins and during business hours to be eligible for the credit (Monday-Friday 9a-5p ET)
  • For in-person weeklong events, cancellations less than 14 days are not eligible for a refund or credit (this is due to the non-refundable deposits made to venues, vendors, etc).
  • No refunds/credits will be provided after any event has begun (i.e. No refunds/credits during/after the event).

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  • Registrations are not transferable between persons or events.
  • This event is for attendees 18 years old and older.
  • By attending this event, you consent to any photographs and/or video footage that may be taken for promotional, commercial, or distributional purposes.
  • By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the terms of the informed consent policy which can be found here.

REFUND POLICY

  • Full refunds up to 30 days prior to the event (less a processing fee of approximately 3%).
  • For in-person weekend events, virtual and livestream events, no refunds are provided within 30 days of the event.
  • For in-person weekend events, virtual and livestream events, cancellations less than 30 days are eligible for a credit which can be applied to a future JPII Healing Center event, if cancellation is received before the event begins. Cancellation requests must be received before the event begins and during business hours to be eligible for the credit (Monday-Friday 9a-5p ET)
  • For in-person weeklong events, cancellations less than 14 days are not eligible for a refund or credit (this is due to the non-refundable deposits made to venues, vendors, etc).
  • No refunds/credits will be provided after any event has begun (i.e. No refunds/credits during/after the event).

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  • Registrations are not transferable between persons or events.
  • This event is for attendees 18 years old and older.
  • By attending this event, you consent to any photographs and/or video footage that may be taken for promotional, commercial, or distributional purposes.
  • By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the terms of the informed consent policy which can be found here.