Marillac Retreat & Spirituality Center
Time for Yourself, Time for God
When was the last time you stepped away from your schedule, closed your laptop, turned off your phone, and found some quiet time, just you and God? That’s what a retreat is for: to restore your soul and spirit and refresh your mind and body.
It’s time away from your daily routine to reorder your life, to get reacquainted with God and deepen your walk with Him. It’s peacefulness with a purpose.
Imagine the noise of the world fading away, replaced with a wonderful whisper—the “still, small voice of God.” Imagine feeling rested, revitalized, and refocused. That’s what a retreat can provide. So come to Marillac Center for your own individual retreat or day of prayer.
For more information, please contact retreats@scls.org or call 913-758-6552.
Spiritual Programs
Marillac Center presents specific spiritual programs throughout the year. You can see a calendar of upcoming programs below. Click on any event to learn more.
Personal Retreats
Schedule a time to rest and pray. Request spiritual accompaniment that fits with your needs. The retreat fee is $100 per day and includes spiritual direction, private room, and all meals.
Group Retreats
Bring a group to Marillac Center for a program that you create or discuss with the Marillac Team how they can support your retreat.
Upcoming Retreats & Events
February 2026
sat07feb9:30 am2:00 pmGood Grief: Darkness to Light: Grief to Renewal
Event Details
Event postponedMarillac AssemblySr. Judith Jackson Persons grieving a loved one are invited to attend a day to
Event Details
Event postponed
Marillac Assembly
Sr. Judith Jackson
Persons grieving a loved one are invited to attend a day to explore loss, grief, and the
recovery of hope. Sister Judith will focus on understanding grief and its significance,
the connection of spirituality, and a deepening of faith.
Time
tue24feb9:00 am11:00 amLenten Linger Over Coffee: Staying firmly on the path as we journey this Lent
Event Details
February 24, 20269:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Marillac Assembly Each week, we will explore one of the root drives that, unopposed, will lead us off
Event Details
February 24, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Marillac Assembly
Each week, we will explore one of the root drives that, unopposed, will lead us off the path to God. We will consider, as well, the antidote that we can cultivate to recognize what leads to God and what leads us away.
Registration for Lenten Linger Over Coffee - Feb. 24
February 24, 2026
Time
March 2026
tue03mar9:00 am11:00 amLenten Linger Over Coffee: Staying firmly on the path as we journey this Lent
Event Details
March 3, 20269:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Marillac Assembly Each week, we will explore one of the root drives that, unopposed, will lead us off
Event Details
March 3, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Marillac Assembly
Each week, we will explore one of the root drives that, unopposed, will lead us off the path to God. We will consider, as well, the antidote that we can cultivate to recognize what leads to God and what leads us away.
Registration for Lenten Linger Over Coffee - March 3
March 3, 2026
Time
tue10mar9:00 am11:00 amLenten Linger Over Coffee: Staying firmly on the path as we journey this Lent
Event Details
March 10, 20269:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Marillac Assembly Each week, we will explore one of the root
Event Details
March 10, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Marillac Assembly
Each week, we will explore one of the root drives that, unopposed, will lead us off the path to God. We will consider, as well, the antidote that we can cultivate to recognize what leads to God and what leads us away.
Registration for Lenten Linger Over Coffee - March 10
March 10, 2026
Time
sat14mar9:00 am3:00 pmFriendship With Jesus
Event Details
March 14, 20269:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Marillac AssemblySr. Susan Chase In the last discourse of Jesus to His disciples, He called them friends,
Event Details
March 14, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Marillac Assembly
Sr. Susan Chase
In the last discourse of Jesus to His disciples, He called them friends, not servants, and invited them to faithful discipleship. That same invitation is extended to us. How do we live into and foster friendship with Jesus?
Registration for Friendship with Jesus
March 14, 2026
Time
tue17mar9:00 am11:00 amLenten Linger Over Coffee: Staying firmly on the path as we journey this Lent
Event Details
March 17, 20269:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Marillac Assembly Each week, we will explore one of the root
Event Details
March 17, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Marillac Assembly
Each week, we will explore one of the root drives that, unopposed, will lead us off the path to God. We will consider, as well, the antidote that we can cultivate to recognize what leads to God and what leads us away.
Registration for Lenten Linger Over Coffee - March 17
March 17, 2026
Time
tue24mar9:00 am11:00 amLenten Linger Over Coffee: Staying firmly on the path as we journey this Lent
Event Details
March 24, 20269:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Marillac Assembly Each week, we will explore one of the root
Event Details
March 24, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Marillac Assembly
Each week, we will explore one of the root drives that, unopposed, will lead us off the path to God. We will consider, as well, the antidote that we can cultivate to recognize what leads to God and what leads us away.
Registration for Lenten Linger Over Coffee - March 24
March 24, 2026
Time
fri27mar(mar 27)9:00 amsun29(mar 29)3:00 pmTransformative Power of Prayer
Event Details
March 27-29, 2026Marillac CenterSr. Mary Pat Johnson Although made in the image and likeness of God, who is Love, we are all born into
Event Details
March 27-29, 2026
Marillac Center
Sr. Mary Pat Johnson
Although made in the image and likeness of God, who is Love, we are all born into a broken world, and in varying degrees, the wounds suffered from that brokenness have separated us from our true identity: persons capable of loving as God loves. These retreat days will explore ways in which fidelity to prayer will gradually heal and transform us into the women and men we were from the beginning created to be. Time for silence, personal prayer, and faith sharing will be included.
Registration for Transformative Power of Prayer
March 27-29, 2026
Time
May 2026
tue26may(may 26)4:00 amsun31(may 31)12:00 pmSpring Retreat: The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
Event Details
Tuesday, May 26, 20264:00 p.m. to Sunday, May 31, 2026, noonRoss ChapelFr. Frank Reale, SJ In a preached format, Fr. Frank Reale will
Event Details
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
4:00 p.m. to Sunday, May 31, 2026, noon
Ross Chapel
Fr. Frank Reale, SJ
In a preached format, Fr. Frank Reale will direct us in The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The movements include the four weeks highlighting major themes like the Principal and Foundation to the Contemplation to Attaining the Love of God. The movements include the four weeks, highlighting major themes like the Principal and Foundation, to the Contemplation to Attaining the Love of God.
Registration for Spring Retreat: The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
May 26-31, 2026