Manresa Jesuit Retreat House

Weekend Retreat for Men in Recovery
2026-07-31 18:30 - 2026-08-02 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304, United States
Silent Retreat for men based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Patron: Fr. Jack Schuett, SJ | Retreat Theme: Recovery | Retreat Format: Silent | Director: Deacon Pete Cornell
For more information, call a captain: Don B., 248.613.7575; Robert H., 248.202.3275; Bob S., 313.378.6323; Jim V., 313.205.0071; Tony M., 248.444.1874; Tom D., 586.873.2712

Individually Directed Retreat—Session IV
2026-08-05 17:00 - 2026-08-14 10:00
Every summer we reserve dedicated sessions for Individually Directed Retreats (IDRs) with the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a Jesuit or trained lay person. The experience can help you slow down, become more aware of God’s love and presence in your life, and help deepen a loving relationship with God. There’s a special atmosphere in the house when people come together for a shared purpose, growing closer to the Lord and to one another in silent, prayerful communion.
“In-session” dates allow for eight-day retreats as well as retreats of shorter duration (four-day minimum within session dates/times). Arrival time begins at 5:00 PM on the opening date of the retreat session, dinner is at 6:00 PM and the retreat itself begins at 7:30 PM. The retreat ends at 10:00 AM on the closing date of the retreat session. Alternately, individuals may choose “out-of-session” dates for IDRs between September and April each year.

Weekend Retreat for Men
2026-08-21 18:30 - 2026-08-23 12:30
Silent Retreat for men based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Patron: St. Stephen Pongrácz, SJ | Retreat Theme: Journeying with Jesus | Retreat Format: Silent | Director: Fr. Fran Daly, SJ and Sr. Kathie Budesky, IHM| Groups: Leonard Stumm; St. Bede; The 12 Steppers
You do not have to be a member of the parish or group to attend this retreat. All men are welcome. For more information, call a captain: Salam Rabban, 248.797.4689; Kevin Majewski, 248.464.7009.

Overnight Retreat for Adult Children of Alcoholics
2026-08-28 16:30 - 2026-08-29 17:00
We are excited to announce a new offering for men and women—an overnight, 12-step retreat at Manresa, designed especially for Adult Children of Alcoholics. This single-night format makes it easy to fit into even the busiest schedule, while still offering the chance to step away, go deeper into your recovery and experience the healing power of community. We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful new offering.
Directed by Terry Sullivan and Madeline Bialecki

Christian Yoga Weekend Retreat for Men and Women
2026-09-04 19:00 - 2026-09-06 12:30
Gift and Gratitude: Finding God in All Things
God asks us to be still so that we can be with Him, open to His love. A powerful way to find stillness and inner peace is through Christian Yoga, a form of meditative body prayer that invites us to be present in the moment with God. As we focus on our breath and move through postures, we find balance and healing uniting our breath, body, and spirit with Christ.
This retreat invites you to step out of your noisy world and spend time in silence with yourself and God. Through Christian Yoga sessions, guided meditations and time for prayer and quiet reflection, you are giving yourself a gift.
This retreat is open to all. No prior experience is required. Capacity is limited…register early!
Patron: Fr. John LaFarge, SJ | Retreat Theme: Gift and Gratitude: Finding God in All Things | Retreat Format: Silent | Retreat Directors: Dr. Mary Gresens, DLS, and Fr. Robert Scullin, SJ | Note: No dinner on Friday; ends after lunch on Sunday
For more information, call the front office at 248.644.4933, Ext. 0.

Scripture Study: The Gospel of John
2026-09-08 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-22 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-10-06 09:30 - 11:30
Sept. 8, 22 | Oct. 6, 20 | Nov. 3, 17, 2026
John’s gospel presents us with a portrait of Jesus that is at once engaging and profound. By identifying Jesus as the light of the world and good shepherd, the Gospel gives us accessible ways to begin thinking about who Jesus is, while inviting us to go deeper in what it means to be in a relationship of trust with God through Christ. The most theological of the four Gospels, John includes only seven miracles to demonstrate the divinity of Christ and to illustrate His ministry, and he shares much about the approaching ministry of the Holy Spirit after Jesus’ ascension. Please join us as we unpack this unique gospel that provides a clear revelation of who Jesus is.
Instructor: Fr. Steve Hurd, SJ is Co-director of the Internship in Spiritual Companionship and a popular retreat director at Manresa.
This course is offered onsite (space limited to 16) or via Zoom. *Instructions for Zoom meetings will be emailed to registered participants prior to each session.

Praying with Fr. Fennessy’s Favorite Art – Part I
2026-09-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-09-29 19:00 - 20:30
Sept. 8, 29 | Oct. 13, 27 | Nov. 10, 24 | Dec. 8, 2026
Please join us as our “Praying with Art” evening classes enter their tenth year. We have, so far, explored ten different themes, and this year we’ll be taking a fresh approach.
Fr. Fennessy will guide us through some of his favorite masterpieces from across art history, spanning both the life of Christ and beyond, like Bouts’ “Virgin and Child” (see image), Hawksley’s “Mary and Elizabeth” or the early American “Baby in a Red Chair.” We invite you to join us in appreciating these beautiful works and learning how to incorporate them into your personal prayer life.
Facilitator: Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ is superior of the Jesuit community at Manresa. He joined the staff in 2001 after missionary work in Jamaica, theological studies at Oxford University and 26 years in campus ministry at John Carroll University in Cleveland. He gives individually directed and conference retreats using fine art wherever possible to illustrate his presentations.

100th Anniversary Celebration What Happened to St. Ignatius at Manresa?
2026-09-09 19:00 - 20:30
As Manresa celebrates 100 years of offering sacred encounters, we want to reflect on our historical namesake’s roots in Spain.
To that end, we’ve invited Fr. Tom Florek, SJ to tell us about his recent experience at Manresa in the Catalonia region where St. Ignatius of Loyola stayed in 1522. He will talk about the significance of St. Ignatius’ time there and his own insights during his travels.
Most of us will never travel to Manresa in Spain, but here is an opportunity to understand our spiritual DNA.
This is a FREE event. All are invited. No registration necessary.
Fr. Tom Florek, SJ has devoted much of his priestly ministry to work with the underserved and migrants. He founded the Midwest Hispanic Leadership Institute. He has worked at the Miguel Pro Jesuit Center in Mexico City and taught at the University of Detroit Mercy. Currently executive director of the Catholic Migrant Farmworkers Network, he also consults nationally regarding Hispanic diocesan leadership.

Weekend Retreat for Men
2026-09-11 18:30 - 2026-09-13 12:30
Silent Retreat for men based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Patron: Blessed Sebastian Kimura, SJ | Retreat Theme: Invitation to Discipleship | Retreat Format: Silent | Director: Fr. Robert Ytsen, SJ | Groups: Shrine-Reichenbach; McDonald-McHardy; St. Mary of the Hills; Serra Club of Oakland County
You do not have to be a member of the parish or group to attend this retreat. All men are welcome. For more information, call a captain: Bob Barrett, 248.388.7073; Hugh Buchanan, 586.295.1444; Jeff Kozinski, 574.333.1310; Mike Nagy, 248.376.9287; Joe Pavlov, 810.334.0154

Oración Contemplativa | Contemplative Prayer for Spanish Speakers
2026-09-13 13:30 - 17:00
13 de septiembre | 18 de octubre | 22 de noviembre | 21 de febrero | 21 de marzo | 18 de abril
Pase una tarde de domingo en Manresa escuchando y reflexionando sobre aspectos de la espiritualidad ignaciana mientras disfruta de la tranquilidad y la belleza de nuestras instalaciones y jardines. Las sesiones son guiadas por un equipo de acompañantes espirituales con experiencia en la tradición ignaciana. Cada tarde le ayudará a profundizar su fe mediante la oración, la meditación de las escrituras y el discernimiento, a medida que aprende a conocer, amar y servir mejor a Dios en su vida diaria.
Costo: Tu donativo es Bienvenido. Se alienta a los participantes a donar a Manresa Jesuit Retreat House en apoyo de su Misión.
Para registrarse, llame al 248.644.4933 Ext. 128 o correo electrónico ignacianosdemanresa@gmail.com.
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Sept. 13 | Oct. 18 | Nov. 22 | Feb. 21 | Mar. 21 | Apr. 18
Spend a Sunday afternoon at Manresa listening and reflecting on aspects of Ignatian spirituality while enjoying the quiet and beauty of our facility and grounds. Sessions are guided by a team of Spanish-speaking spiritual companions with experience in the Ignatian tradition. Each afternoon will help you to deepen your faith through prayer, Scripture meditation and discernment as you come to know, love and serve God better in your daily life.
Fee: Donations gratefully accepted. Participants are encouraged to donate to Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in support of its Mission.
To register, phone 248.644.4933 Ext. 128 or email ignacianosdemanresa@gmail.com.

Book Discussion Insane for the Light: A Spirituality for Our Wisdom Years
2026-09-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-12 18:30 - 20:00
Sept. 14, 28 | Oct. 12, 26 | Nov. 9, 2026
Each phase of life presents us with its own unique opportunity to connect with God and to bless those around us—even and perhaps especially in those later decades when careers, raising kids and mortgage payments are behind us.
In his newest book Insane for the Light, author Ronald Rolheiser takes us on a spiritual journey through life’s final years and the mellowing of our souls. In these years, bitterness can give way to forgiveness, mere imagination to profound and subtle faith, wishful optimism to virtuous hope, and control to surrender. Rolheiser draws on the works of John of the Cross and Henri Nouwen and describes a spirituality capable of giving one’s death away – and by that a spirituality of truly living.
Facilitator: Rosemary Insley is a retired chaplain and bereavement counselor with Master’s degrees in Pastoral Studies and Social Work. As a spiritual companion, she guides others in the Spiritual Exercises and in retreats.
Please read the Preface and Chapter 1 of Part One for the first session. Please reflect and journal if possible on what Seasons 1 and 2 have been like for you. What do you anticipate about Season 3?
*Zoom instructions will be emailed to registered participants prior to each session. Please sign on by 6:20 PM to resolve any technical issues.

Christian Yoga for Body, Mind & Spirit – Fall 2026
2026-09-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-12 19:00 - 20:00
Sept. 14, 21, 28 | Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 | Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Christian Yoga is a form of meditative body prayer that invites us to be present in the moment with God. As we focus on our breath and move through postures, we find balance and healing uniting our breath, body and spirit with Christ. This brings us to our inner self to be still with God and know His peace.
Instructor: Mary Gresens, DLS is a professor, lecturer and yogi. As a spiritual companion, she guides others to find balance and harmony through prayer, meditation and movement.
*Zoom instructions will be emailed to registered participants prior to each session.

Midweek Retreat for Men and Women
2026-09-15 18:30 - 2026-09-17 12:30
Silent Retreat for men and women based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Patron: Blessed Francisco Gárate, SJ | Retreat Theme: Encounter Christ, our Rabboni | Retreat Format: Silent | Director: Miss Jennifer Ristine, CWRC | Note: Ends after lunch on Thursday
Encounter Christ, our Rabboni (teacher), through the eyes of the beloved disciples, John and Mary Magdalene. We will begin on Tuesday, September 15, the feast day of Our Lady of Sorrows, at the foot of the cross. Before breathing his last, Jesus entrusts his disciples into the arms of his Mother and his Mother to us. From this climactic moment of Jesus’ redemptive oblation, retreatants are invited to remember their blessed journey of faith in the Lord, accompanied by the disciples John and Mary Magdalene.
Jennifer Ristine is a Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi. Her predominant field of mission has included spiritual and faith formation through teaching, retreats, conferences, spiritual direction, and pilgrimages. She lived in Ancient Magdala (Holy Land) from 2014-2018. She has authored Mary Magdalene: Insights from Ancient Magdala, Nine Days with Mary Magdalene, a historical fiction novel, Becoming Magdalene and a Companion spiritual exercises guidebook. You can find her daily meditations on epriest and RC Meditations. She continues to be involved in the formation of spiritual directors at Divine Mercy University (Virginia). She holds Masters in Theology (Catholic Distance University), Ignatian Spirituality (Comillas Pontifical University), and the Mystics (Catholic University of Avila, Spain).
For more information, call a captain: Anne Marie Bedard, 313.515.1305.

A Day to Call Your Own
2026-09-18 08:00 - 15:30
Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2027
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2027
Tuesday, Mar. 23, 2027
Wednesday, May 26, 2027
What could be better than a day all to yourself? A day to do something good for your soul. A day to relax, refresh and reflect in a beautiful setting.
There’s no better place to spend a day like that than at Manresa. Enjoy the quiet, away from the busyness of everyday life.
We provide you with a private room and a simple lunch; you decide how you want to spend the day: reflect, pray, walk the property, read or just BE. (No director is available or required.) Mark your calendar now to take some time to be alone with God.

Healing Retreat for Men and Women
2026-09-18 18:00 - 2026-09-20 12:30
Silent Retreat for men and women based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Patron: St. John de Brebeuf, SJ | Retreat Theme: Healing | Retreat Format: Silent | Directors: Fr. John Esper and Ms. Deborah Tourville | Note: Dinner at 6:00 PM on Friday
For more information, call the front office at 248.644.4933, Ext. 0
Note: Retreat is cancelled

100th Anniversary Celebration Outdoor Mass and Picnic
2026-09-20 14:00 - 17:00
If you attended the Outdoor Mass we had to kick off our year-long 100th Anniversary Celebration, you know what a beautiful time of worship and fellowship we all had.
And we’re doing it again to close out the celebration of our Centennial. The Mass will be followed by a picnic with food served from a variety of food trucks.
Invite family and friends to join you and be a part of this historic event at Manresa.
This is a FREE event, but registration is requested to help us plan. Register starting August 1 by emailing frontoffice@manresa-sj.org.

Weekend Retreat for Men
2026-09-25 18:30 - 2026-09-27 12:30
Silent Retreat for men based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Patron: St. Francis Borgia, SJ | Retreat Theme: Living the Life of the Kingdom of God | Retreat Format: Silence | Director: Fr. Robert Flack, SJ | Groups: Feuerstein; Maher; St. Elizabeth-Tecumseh; St. Louise
You do not have to be a member of the parish or group to attend this retreat. All men are welcome. For more information, call a captain: James Klauke, 313.622.6079; Rich Saigh, 586.899.3677

Four-Day Retreat for Men
2026-10-01 18:30 - 2026-10-04 12:30
Silent Retreat for men based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Patron: St. John Ogilvie, SJ | Retreat Theme: To Know Christ Jesus: The Life of Christ in Art | Retreat Format: Silent | Director: Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJ | Groups: Weisenburger-Serra
You do not have to be a member of the parish or group to attend this retreat. All men are welcome. For more information, call a captain: Gene Canestrano, 419.321.6444; Jerry Dendinger, 419.266.7044; Dick Weisenburger, 419.382.4110

Faith That Does Justice: Understanding and Living the Gift of Catholic Social Teaching
2026-10-05 19:00 - 20:30
Oct. 5, 12, 19, 2026
What does the Church actually call us to—and how do we live it? This fall, we invite you into a rich conversation that connects ancient tradition to the pressing questions of our time.
Fr. Tim McCabe, SJ and Fr. David Buersmeyer will guide us through three evenings of learning, reflection and dialogue—drawing on the deep wells of Ignatian spirituality and the Church’s bold social vision.
What we’ll explore together

A clear, grounded framework for understanding what the Church means by Catholic Social Teaching
How the Ignatian call to contemplation in action makes this teaching come alive in daily life
What our faith has to say about today’s hardest questions — from the use of military force in Iran, to immigration, to Pope Leo’s landmark encyclical on artificial intelligence

Whether you are new to Catholic Social Teaching or looking to deepen a lifelong commitment, this series offers space to learn, ask hard questions and discern how your faith calls you to act.
This series is FREE; donations accepted. All are welcome.

Four-Day Retreat for Women
2026-10-08 18:30 - 2026-10-11 12:30
Silent Retreat for women based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Patron: Blessed Dominic Collins, SJ | Retreat Theme: Praying Our Tears | Retreat Format: Silent | Director: Fr. Patrick Hyland, SJ
For more information, call the front office at 248.644.4933, Ext. 0.

Sunday Afternoon Reflection
2026-10-11 14:00 - 19:00
The Call to Forgiveness
The worst school shooting in Pennsylvania history occurred on October 2, 2006, at a one-room Amish schoolhouse in the small town of Nickel Mines. Ten girls were shot, six were killed. The nation was mesmerized by the community’s response to the tragedy. In a world that often resorts to revenge, the Amish chose the path of forgiveness.
During this afternoon of reflection, we will look at that response which is at the very heart of Amish spirituality and which is rooted in the teachings of Jesus. In addition to speaker presentation, the afternoon will include the film, Amish Grace, reflection and discussion, Sunday liturgy and dinner.
Facilitator: Sr. Kathie Budesky, IHM graduated from Mundelein College with a Master’s Degree in Religious Studies and Spirituality and is currently the Director of Visitation North Spirituality Center in Bloomfield Hills, where she is also a presenter and facilitator.
