A House with Traditions

Continuing the work of their Founder, Venerable Bruno Lanteri, the Oblates of the Virgin Mary at St. Joseph Retreat House accompany individuals seeking to encounter the divine person of Jesus Christ through spiritual direction and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

The Thirty Days

The Thirty Days

An opportunity for making the Spiritual Exercises is provided for those who wish to make an extended, month-long, silent retreat.

Eight Day Directed Retreat

Eight-Day Directed Retreat

The Eight-Day directed retreat includes all the essential elements of the Thirty Days, which includes silence, contemplation and daily spiritual direction.

Five-Day Directed Retreat

Five-Day Directed Retreat

The Five-Day Directed Retreat includes all the essential elements of the Thirty Days, which includes silence, contemplation and spiritual direction.

Directed Retreat Weekends

Directed Retreat Weekends

The Retreat House offers particular weekends of the year for those seeking a three-day, silent, directed retreat.

Desert Days

Desert Days

At times, each person needs time away from the busyness and hectic pace of life even if it is only for a day.

Day of Recollection

Day of Recollection

Theme-based presentations are the focus of the Days of Recollection.

Join Us at the Annual OMV Gala!

Join us for the OMV Gala on April 27, 2024, for an evening of cocktails, dinner, an auction and fellowship! The joyful annual celebration honors and thanks Oblates of the Virgin Mary seminarians, brothers and priests who have dedicated their lives to service.

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A couple laughing at the OMV Gala