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.
2025 Directed Retreats Click on the director's name to learn more about them and to register
May 16-22, 2025 -- (6 Day) -- $700 John Murray, SJ, Kathy Donnelly, SU, Jean Marie Holup, SS.C.M. Madeleine Lane, SSND, Mary Ellen Higgins, IHM
June 1-8, 2025 -- (7 Day) -- $800
Fr. Tony Di Bardino, Nan Bouche’, Pat McDermott, IHM, Sue Wieczynski, RSM, JoAnn Bourquard
June 22-29, 2025 (7 Day) -- $800
Catherine Morgan, OP, Chris Koellhoffer, IHM, Kathy McNamara, Elizabeth “E” Broyles, CMA, Connie Messitt, CSJ
July 13-20, 2025 -- (7 Day) -- $800
Francis Gargani, C.Ss.R., Honora Nicholson, RSM, Jan Webb, Carol Tropiano, RSM, Lisa Irish
July 20-27, 2025 -- (7 Day) -- $800
Fr. Tony Di Bardino, Pat Vine, Rev. Dr. Deb Pallatto, Helen Bearisto, RC, Eileen Smith, RSM
August 3-10, 2025 -- (7 Day) -- $800
Fr. Joe Donnelly, Marge Milanese, Rev. Stephanie Haskins, Mary Trainer, RSM, Eleanor Guerin, RSM
September 7-14, 2025 (7 Day) -- $800
Fr. Joe Donnelly, Judy Pluta, Sandy Prucha, RSM, Margaret Gaffikin, FSP, Margaret Galiardi, OP
October 26-31, 2025 -- (5 Day) -- $600
Fr. Joe Donnelly, Joannie Cassidy, SSJ, Laura Arvin, OP, Ann Duhaime, RSM
December 7-11, 2025 -- (4 Day) -- $500
Joanne Fantini, CSJ Agregee’, Shane Phelan, CMA, Mary MacGillvray, Peggy Cummins, SND
For any questions call 203-245-0401
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.
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.
How to Register
Once a retreat has opened for registration, it will remain open until it is filled, and a waiting list will be generated.
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.)
- Below is a list of the available 2025 retreat offerings. Click on the directors name 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 possible, please use the Online Registration. Be aware, we have limited staff available to process phone calls between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Online registration will be available 24 hours per day.
If you are unable to register online, please call (203) 245-0401 where staff will assist you. These requests will be processed after all the online registrations are fully processed.
Directed Retreat--- John Murray, SJ-- Register Here
Directed Retreat --- Kathy Donnelly, SU-- Register Here
Directed Retreat--- Jean Holup, SS.C.M---Register Here
Directed Retreat---Madeleine Lane, SSND---Register Here
Directed Retreat---Mary Ellen Higgins, IHM---Register Here
Directed Retreat--- Fr. Anthony DiBardino--Register Here
Directed Retreat--Nan Bouche--Register Here
Directed Retreat--Pat McDermott, IHM---Register Here
Directed Retreat--Sue Wieczynski,RSM--Register Here
Directed Retreat--JoAnn Bourquard-- Register Here
Directed Retreat--Catherine Morgan, OP --Register Here
Directed Retreat- Chris Koelhoffer, IHM--Register Here
Directed Retreat-- Kathy McNamara--Register Here
Directed Retreat--Elizabeth Broyles, CMA--Register Here
Directed Retreat--Connie Messitt--CSJ--Register Here
Directed Retreat-- Frances Gargani, C.ss.R---Register Here
Directed Retreat--Honora Nicholson-, RSM---Register Here
Directed Retreat-- Jan Webb--Register Here
Directed Retreat-- Carol Tropiano, RSM-- Register Here
Directed Retreat-- Lisa Irish- Register Here
July 20-27, 2025 -- (7 Day) -- $800
Directed Retreat---Fr. Tony Di Bardino-- Register Here
Directed Retreat-- Pat Vine--Register Here
Directed Retreat-- Rev. Dr. Deb Pallatto--Register Here
Directed Retreat-- Helen Bearisto, RC--Register Here
Directed Retreat--Eileen Smith, RSM--Register Here
August 3-10, 2025 -- (7 Day) -- $800
Directed Retreat-- Fr. Joe Donnelly--Register Here
Directed Retreat--Marge Milanese--Register Here
Directed Retreat-- Rev. Stephanie Haskins-- Register Here
Directed Retreat--Mary Trainer, RSM--Register Here
Directed Retreat--Eleanor Guerin, RSM-- Register Here
September 7-14, 2025 (7 Day) -- $800
Directed Retreat-- Fr. Joe Donnelly-- Register Here
Directed Retreat--Judy Pluta-- Register Here
Directed Retreat-- Sandy Prucha, RSM-- Register Here
Directed Retreat-- Margaret Gaffikin, FSP-- Register Here
Directed Retreat--Margaret Galiardi, OP--Register Here
October 26-31, 2025 -- (5 Day) -- $600
Directed Retreat--Fr. Joe Donnelly-- Register Here
Directed Retreat--Joannie Cassidy, SSJ--Register Here
Directed Retreat--Laura Arvin, OP--Register Here
Directed Retreat-- Ann Duhaime, RSM- Register Here
December 7-11, 2025 -- (4 Day) -- $500
Directed Retreat-- Joanne Fantini, CSJ -- Register Here
Directed Retreat--Shane Phelan, CMA--Register Here
Directed Retreat--Mary MacGilvray--Register Here
Directed Retreat--Peggy Cummins, SND-- Register Here
Themed Retreats
April 16-20 - Triduum Retreat -- $500-- Fr. Joe Donnelly & MBTS Staff -- Register Here
July 27-August 3 - Summer Sabbath-- $880-- Andrea Minelli and Megan Shepherd -- Register Here
August 15-21 - Zen Interfaith Retreat---Single $750---Double $600---Commuter $150/day -- Register Here
(Commuters must call 203-245-0401 to register)
Guided Retreats
July 7-12 - The Grace of Resilience-- $600---Mary Pat Garvin, RSM, Ph.D - Register Here