# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Silent Ignatian Weekend Retreat
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Come away from the noise of the world for a silent weekend retreat to learn more about how God talks to you through the Scriptures and in the movement of your own heart. Learn the rules of Ignatian discernment, encounter Jesus in the message He has for you through the Scriptures, and understand who and whose you are as a son or daughter of God. Expect daily talks, time for silent prayer, opportunities for Mass, confession and a meeting with a spiritual directors.

The Ignatian Weekend Retreat, for men and women, is an introductory retreat in Ignatian Spirituality. During the weekend, you will experience silence, spiritual direction, and private prayer as we work through the 14 rules of St. Ignatius’ discernment of spirits. This retreat is facilitated by Dawn Hausmann and Karen Ervin. 

Retreat fee is $250 and includes all meals, materials and private lodging. This retreat begins with Mass at 6:30pm (followed by dinner) on Friday the 10th and ends mid-afternoon on Sunday the 12th.

For this retreat, we are suggesting that attendees read the book "The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living" by Fr. Timothy Gallagher. If interested, we will have a few copies available for purchase in the bookstore, or they can be purchased here from the official website. Or, feel free to do your own research and grab a copy from a different source.
 
If podcasts are more of your thing, Fr. Gallagher also has a 16 episode "Discernment of Spirits" podcast series that you can listen to at no cost here and is also available on many streaming platforms.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dewitt/silent-ignatian-weekend-retreat/200029955645351
- **Event Categories**: meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dewitt
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 703 E Main St, DeWitt, MI, United States, Michigan 48820
- **lat**: 42.84596
- **long**: -84.56267
- **full address**: 703 E Main St, DeWitt, MI, United States, Michigan 48820

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Silent Ignatian Weekend Retreat being held?
  - **A:** Silent Ignatian Weekend Retreat takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 703 E Main St, DeWitt, MI, United States, Michigan 48820.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Silent Ignatian Weekend Retreat?
  - **A:** Silent Ignatian Weekend Retreat is organized by St. Francis Retreat Center.

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