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April 17 @ 6:30 pm - April 19 @ 12:30 pm
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The Diocese of Burlington is excited to announce that from April 17-19 we will host our fourth annual Young Adult Retreat. It is open to young adults, aged 18-39 years old.
This retreat is held annually at St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte – a beautiful, prayerful setting that sets the tone to engage in a weekend of spiritual growth, community building, and reflection.
Bishop McDermott has deemed 2026 the Year of Vocations. We wanted to engage this topic in a unique way, exploring Vocations, discernment, and service, while appealing to folks in different parts of their journey.
With that in mind, the theme of this year’s retreat is, “God, What is Your Will for Me?”
Whether you are still trying to discern your Vocation or actively trying to live out your Vocation, this weekend will be relevant for you. God is constantly inviting us to trust Him more. He knocks at the door of our hearts and waits for us to answer. So often, we prefer the apparent safety of our own plans, but in closing off our hearts, we risk missing out on the amazing adventures He has in store for us.
Instead of operating in fear, we are called to show up and be present, saying, “Here I am, Lord; I’ve come to do your will.”
Deacon Bob Begley, OFS, who runs Martha’s Kitchen (a soup kitchen in St. Albans) and serves with the campus ministry team at the University of Vermont Catholic Center, will offer talks over the weekend. He’ll share his stories and perspectives about how he’s recognized God’s promptings throughout his life and how he, himself, has asked the question, “God, What is Your Will for Me?”
The cost is $125 per person, which includes lodging for 2 nights, snacks for the weekend, and 4 meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday).
The retreat will feature chances to meet new people and build community, free time to explore and pray around the Shrine grounds, all-night Adoration, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on both Saturday and Sunday, fun activities, bonding moments, and much more.
The cost is $125 per person, which includes lodging for 2 nights, snacks for the weekend, and 4 meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday). Please note – dinner will not be provided on Friday night, so we ask you to please bring dinner with you
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Minister, Isaac Desranleau, [email protected], or Programming Coordinator, Nicole Hamilton at [email protected].
