Directed Retreats

Directed Retreats at Mercy by the Sea provide an opportunity to withdraw from the busyness of life, and enter more deeply into relationship with God. You'll find opportunities for solitude, silence, and prayer, and a daily meeting with a trained spiritual director. A peaceful atmosphere of silence is maintained for the duration of the retreat.

We hope that you'll consider spending your precious retreat time with us.

 

How to Register

In order to avoid overloading our registration system, we will be progressively opening the 2024 retreats over January 23, 24 and 25. You can find a full List of Retreats/Retreat Directors and Their Opening Dates at the bottom of this web page. Once a retreat has opened for registration, it will remain open.

Retreats that have been opened can be found by clicking on the "Register Here" button below.

 

A Step-by-Step Guide to Register

  • Have your credit card available to process your payment. (You will be able to reserve your spot with a deposit of $250, or to pay the balance in full.)
  • Click on the "Register Here" button above.
  • You will see a list of the available 2024 retreat offerings. Choose a retreat date with your chosen retreat director.
  • When you've arrived at your desired selection, click on the "Register Now" link in the lower right corner and follow the instructions. (If the retreat director is full, a waitlist form will appear. Fill in your name and contact info to be added to the waitlist.)

If you are unable to register online, please call (203) 245-0401 where staff will assist you. Or send us an email at registrations@mercybythesea.org. These requests will be processed after all the online registrations are fully processed.

The Mercy For All Scholarship Fund

Thanks to contributions from generous donors and the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, The Mercy For All Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for those who cannot afford the full fee to attend Mercy by the Sea offerings.

List of Retreats/Retreat Directors and Their Opening Dates

March 27-31 -- Triduum Retreat -- 4 nights -- $500
Online and phone Registration opening Tuesday January 23 at 9:30am
Registration cannot be accepted before this time.

2024 Directed Retreats

April 21-25 -- (4 Day) -- $500
Rev. Stephanie Haskins, Lisa Irish, Honora Nicholson, RSM, Fr. Francis Gargani, CSs.R
Online and phone Registration opening Tuesday January 23 at 9:30am
Registration cannot be accepted before this time.

May 26-June 2 -- (7 Day) -- $800
Nan Bouche', Andrea Minelli, JoAnn Bouquard, Margaret Burke, SC, Fr. John Murray, SJ
Online and phone Registration opening Tuesday January 23 at 9:30am
Registration cannot be accepted before this time.

June 24-30 -- (6 Day) -- $700
Helen Bearisto, RC, Shane Phalan,CMA, Elizabeth Broyles,CMA, Kathy McNamara, Sandy Prucha, RSM
Online and phone Registration opening Tuesday January 23 at 9:30am
Registration cannot be accepted before this time.

July 7-14 -- (7 Day) -- $800
Jan Webb,Carol Tropiano, RSM, Sue Wieczynski, RSM, Honora Nicholson, RSM, Margaret Gaffikin, FSP, Fr. Francis Gargani, C.Ss.R.
Online and phone Registration opening Wednesday January 24 at 9:30am
Registration cannot be accepted before this time.

July 22-28 -- (6 Day) -- $700
Eileen Smith, RSM, Margaret Galiardi, OP, Pat Vine, Eleanor Guerin, RSM, Fr. Terry Moran
Online and phone Registration opening Wednesday January 24 at 9:30am
Registration cannot be accepted before this time.

August 18-25 -- (7 Day) -- $800
Marge Milanese, Mary Trainer, RSM, Rev. Debra Pallatto, Chris Koellhoffer, IHM, Fr. Joe DiSciacca
Online and phone Registration opening Wednesday January 24 at 9:30am
Registration cannot be accepted before this time.

August 25-Sept 1 -- (7 Day) -- $800
Mary Ellen Higgins, IHM, Kathleen McAlpin, RSM, Jean Marie Holup, SS.C.M.
Connie Messitt, CSJ, Fr. Joe Donnelly
Online and phone Registration opening Wednesday January 24 at 9:30am
Registration cannot be accepted before this time.

September 15-19 -- (4 Day) -- $500
Mary MacGillivray, Peggy Cummins, SND, Dan Petronella, Elaine Englert, SSJ, Fr. Joe Donnelly
Online and phone Registration opening Thursday January 25 at 9:30am
Registration cannot be accepted before this time.

October 20-24 -- (4 Day) -- $500
Joannie Cassidy, SSJ, Judy Pluta, Laura Arvin, OP, Pat McDermott, IHM, Fr. Tony DiBardino
Online and phone Registration opening Thursday January 25 at 9:30am
Registration cannot be accepted before this time.

December 8-12 -- (4 Day) -- $500
Tren Meyers, JoAnn Fantini, Marion Scranton, SC, Fr. Tony DiBardino
Online and phone Registration opening Thursday January 25 at 9:30am
Registration cannot be accepted before this time.

Cancellation and Refund Policy for Mercy by the Sea

  • A cancellation made up to 14 days before the start of the retreat will result in a full refund minus the deposit.
  • The payment balance is due 14 days before a retreat.
  • A cancellation made less than 14 days before the start of the retreat will result in a 50% refund of the total amount that has been received. A full refund would be given in the unlikely event that MBTS would need to cancel the program. Any payments made cannot be held by MBTS as "credit on account" toward a future date.