Marillac Retreat & Spirituality Center
Find God, Find Yourself, Find Peace
Life has a way of crowding out what matters most. The demands of daily life—endless to-do lists, responsibilities, distractions, and the constant pull of what feels urgent—can make it difficult to pause and recognize the presence of God. Yet, beneath the noise and busyness, there is an invitation to a deeper awareness, a broader understanding of God’s abiding presence—a love that is not distant but woven into every moment, waiting to be noticed.
Marillac Retreat & Spirituality Center, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, was created to provide a sacred space offering retreatants a place of peace, prayer, and renewal.
To register for a retreat or for more information, contact us at retreats@scls.org or 913-758-6552.
Our Mission
Marillac Retreat & Spirituality Center, established in the spirit of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, provides an environment of prayer, peace, hope, and transformation.
Amid acres of trees, grassy fields, winding walkways, and sparkling fountains, you’ll find the space you need for quiet contemplation, deep reflection, rest, and renewal.
And if you’re part of a group looking for the perfect place to gather and get away, Marillac Center offers several beautiful meeting spaces that reflect the Sisters’ commitment to hospitality, stewardship, and renewal.
Named for Saint Louise de Marillac, the 17th-century Frenchwoman who, together with Saint Vincent de Paul, founded the Daughters of Charity, the Center truly embodies her commitment to prayer and loving service.
When you feel God’s loving invitation to draw closer into relationship, we invite you to schedule a visit to Marillac Center.
Retreats
Spend time away from your busy daily routine to deepen your relationship with God.
Days of Prayer
Schedule a time to rest, pray, and discover what we have to offer.
Spiritual Direction
Reflect on and nurture your relationship with God through individual guidance.
Host an Event
Reserve one of our many meeting spaces or breakout rooms, and provide your guests with the tranquil focus of this special place.
Marillac Reflections
Welcoming the Light of Christ
As we are moving toward the completion of the Advent season, the celebration of the feast of Christmas, and the welcoming of the New Year, we become ever more aware of the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises.
The Value of Waiting
Do you recall the season of Advent as a child? I do recall those four weeks with much fondness.
Turning Seasons, Turning Hearts
How do we live with change? Autumn is the perfect season to reflect upon how we are able to live with change.
Charged with Justice, Alive with Hope
Gerard Manley Hopkins wrote his poem, God’s Grandeur, at a time when the harmful effects of the Industrial Revolution had become all too apparent.
Charged with Presence, Alive with Change
October, the middle of the autumn season, vibrates with change.
Listening to Creation, Seeking Peace
By Judith Jackson, SCL As autumn approaches here in the Midwest, we are deeply aware of the Season of Creation. We daily listen to the
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