The Russian writer, Fyodor Dostoevsky, puts these famous words in the mouth of one of the characters in his novel “The Idiot.”  They are words that Dorothy Day, the famed American Catholic social activist, repeated frequently.  This weekend retreat will look at beauty manifested in God’s love, His compassion for the poor, the openness to personal conversion and the powerful beauty of prayer.

Rev. Simeon Gallagher is Director of the Preaching Ministry Office of the Mid-America Province of the Capuchin Order.  He conducts retreats, parish development programs, and religious education workshops.

The retreat begins with check-in at 3pm on Friday and concludes after lunch on Sunday.

The actual cost of the retreat is $350.  The cost includes accommodations and meals. 

To register, you may fill out the form below or call Susan Halligan at (504) 267-9604.

Because of the special circumstances of the Covid-19 situation, no deposit is required to register.  Full payment of the $350 retreat fee will be collected upon arrival at the Retreat Center.  If you need financial assistance, please call Kim Gandolfi at 504-887-1420.


Registration for this retreat weekend is currently FULL. Please contact our Retreat Coordinator, Susan Halligan at 504-267-9604 to check availability or to be put on a waiting list. Thank you.