Manresa Calendar of Events

  • Weekend Retreat for Men

    Manresa Jesuit Retreat House 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States

    Step into the rich tradition of Ignatian spirituality through this immersive weekend experience designed for both newcomers and those seeking to deepen their prayer life. Participants will explore the catchphrases of Ignatian spirituality: “Finding God in All Things,” “Being a Person for Others,” “Discernment,” and more. Patron: St. Francis Borgia, SJ |Retreat Theme:  A Prayerful […]

  • 100TH Anniversary Outdoor Mass

    Manresa Jesuit Retreat House 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States

    All are invited to join us for an Outdoor Mass to kick off a year-long celebration of Manresa’s 100th Anniversary on September 26, 2026, under the theme “Sacred Encounters: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.” The celebration recognizes not only Manresa’s rich history but also its continuing Mission and promising future. The Mass will be held under the […]

  • Book Study: The Tears of Things

    Manresa Jesuit Retreat House 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States

    Sept. 15, 22, 29 | Oct. 6, 13, 20, 2025 How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world? These are the questions we will consider in this six-week discussion group on Richard Rohr’s most […]

  • Christian Yoga for body, mind & spirit

    Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 | Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 | Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025 Christian Yoga is a form of prayer in which we place ourselves on this journey to be present in the moment with God, with a focus on breath. As we move through postures accompanied by meditative quiet and […]

  • Scripture Study: Acts of the Apostles

    Sept. 16, 30  | Oct. 7, 21 | Nov 11, 25 | Dec. 9, 2025 The Acts of the Apostles chronicles the early history of the Christian church, focusing on the growth of the church, the apostles’ ministry and the spread of the gospel. The second of Luke’s two-part history of the church, Acts describes […]

  • 4-Day Retreat for Men

    Manresa Jesuit Retreat House 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States

    Silent retreat for men in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola Patron: St. John Ogilvie, SJ | Retreat Theme:  Keeping the End in Mind: A Retreat on Christian Hope | Retreat Format: Silent and optional sharing | Director: Fr. Daniel Kennedy, SJ | Groups:  Weisenburger-Serra You do not have to be a member of […]

  • Book Study: The Tears of Things

    Manresa Jesuit Retreat House 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States

    Sept. 15, 22, 29 | Oct. 6, 13, 20, 2025 How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world? These are the questions we will consider in this six-week discussion group on Richard Rohr’s most […]

  • Christian Yoga for body, mind & spirit

    Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 | Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 | Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025 Christian Yoga is a form of prayer in which we place ourselves on this journey to be present in the moment with God, with a focus on breath. As we move through postures accompanied by meditative quiet and […]

  • Scripture Study: Acts of the Apostles

    Sept. 16, 30  | Oct. 7, 21 | Nov 11, 25 | Dec. 9, 2025 The Acts of the Apostles chronicles the early history of the Christian church, focusing on the growth of the church, the apostles’ ministry and the spread of the gospel. The second of Luke’s two-part history of the church, Acts describes […]

  • Praying with Art: Christ’s Life in Contemporary Art – Part I

    Manresa Jesuit Retreat House 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States

    Sept. 16 | Oct. 7, 21 | Nov. 4, 18 | Dec. 2, 16, 2025 Our Praying with Art seminar during this semester and the next will be looking at pieces of art that are significantly different from anything we have seen in the last eight years. This is going to be an enjoyable adventure […]

  • 4-Day Retreat for Women

    Manresa Jesuit Retreat House 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States

    Silent retreat for women in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola Patron: Blessed Dominic Collins, SJ |Retreat Theme:  To Know Christ Jesus  | Retreat Format: Silent | Director: Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ For more information, contact a captain: Nancy Cox-734.770.3906, Patty Gorton-248.505.8135, Dorothy Strzelewicz-734.856.5018, Virginia Carey-630.728.9251.

  • Sunday Afternoon Reflection: God Loved All Creation Into Being

    Manresa Jesuit Retreat House 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States

    The world is charged with the grandeur of God. It will break out like shining from shook foil. It will spread like the ooze of oil crushed. Why do men then do not reck His rod? The opening lines of Gerard Manley Hopkins’ poem ask a question that all of us are challenged to answer. […]