Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:

Women’s: June 17-20, August 12-15, September 16-19, October 7-10, November 4-7
Men’s: August 19-22, September 23-26, October 21-24, November 18-21

Day of Recollection: Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for Adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

2021 Days of Recollection
August 17- “The Gift of Forgiveness” directed by Teresa Henrickson
September 14- “Saint Paul at Athens- Talking to an Unbelieving World” directed by Fr. Paul King

Couples Retreats
November 12-14, 2021- Directed by Jim and Meg Beckman
During this retreat couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away … no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

Undone: A Healing Retreat
October 15-17, 2021
Directed by Fr. Scott Traynor

Jesus desires to bring healing and restored wholeness to every person. Healing is central to Jesus’ life and mission. By our own sin or the sufferings of the human experience, our hearts can easily become wounded or distant from God, who alone can offer true restoration. Under the patronage of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, this retreat will assist participants in becoming aware of Jesus’ desire to bring restoration in their lives and will offer opportunities to encounter His healing grace.

Conferences for the retreat will focus on the power of Jesus to heal in mind, body and spirit, and will offer participants practical ways to invite that grace into their own lives. A collaboration of Broom Tree Retreat Center and Catholic Family Services, this retreat will offer time for individual spiritual direction as well as one-on-one discussion with licensed Counselors from Catholic Family Services.

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:

Women’s: June 17-20, August 12-15, September 16-19, October 7-10, November 4-7
Men’s: August 19-22, September 23-26, October 21-24, November 18-21

Day of Recollection: Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for Adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

2021 Days of Recollection
August 17- “The Gift of Forgiveness” directed by Teresa Henrickson
September 14- “Saint Paul at Athens- Talking to an Unbelieving World” directed by Fr. Paul King

Couples Retreats
November 12-14, 2021- Directed by Jim and Meg Beckman
During this retreat couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away…no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

Undone: A Healing Retreat
October 15-17, 2021
Directed by Fr. Scott Traynor

Jesus desires to bring healing and restored wholeness to every person. Healing is central to Jesus’ life and mission. By our own sin or the sufferings of the human experience, our hearts can easily become wounded or distant from God, who alone can offer true restoration. Under the patronage of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, this retreat will assist participants in becoming aware of Jesus’ desire to bring restoration in their lives and will offer opportunities to encounter His healing grace.

Conferences for the retreat will focus on the power of Jesus to heal in mind, body and spirit, and will offer participants practical ways to invite that grace into their own lives. A collaboration of Broom Tree Retreat Center and Catholic Family Services, this retreat will offer time for individual spiritual direction as well as one-on-one discussion with licensed Counselors from Catholic Family Services.

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:

May 13-16, June 17-20, August 12-15, September 16-19, October 7-10, November 4-7
Men’s: April 15-18, August 19-22, September 23-26, October 21-24, November 18-21

Day of Recollection:  Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for Adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

 

2021 Days of Recollection
April 13- “The Reality of the Resurrection” directed by Dr. Chris Burgwald
May 11- “Letting God Love You” directed by Fr. Shaun Haggerty
August 17- directed by Teresa Henrickson

 

Couples Retreats
November 12-14, 2021- Directed by Jim and Meg Beckman
During this retreat couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away…no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

 

Undone: A Healing Retreat
October 15-17, 2021

Directed by Fr. Scott Traynor

Jesus desires to bring healing and restored wholeness to every person. Healing is central to Jesus’ life and mission. By our own sin or the sufferings of the human experience, our hearts can easily become wounded or distant from God, who alone can offer true restoration. Under the patronage of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, this retreat will assist participants in becoming aware of Jesus’ desire to bring restoration in their lives and will offer opportunities to encounter His healing grace.

Conferences for the retreat will focus on the power of Jesus to heal in mind, body and spirit, and will offer participants practical ways to invite that grace into their own lives. A collaboration of Broom Tree Retreat Center and Catholic Family Services, this retreat will offer time for individual spiritual direction as well as one-on-one discussion with licensed Counselors from Catholic Family Services.

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:

Women’s: March 4-7, May 13-16, June 17-20, August 12-15, September 16-19, October 7-10, November 4-7
Men’s: April 15-18, August 19-22, September 23-26, October 21-24, November 18-21

Day of Recollection:  Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for Adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

 

2021 Days of Recollection
March 9- Directed by Fr. Paul King
April 13- “The Reality of the Resurrection” directed by Dr. Chris Burgwald
May 11- “Letting God Love You” directed by Fr. Shaun Haggerty

 

Couples Retreats
February 26-28, 2021- Directed by Sean and Jen Dalton

November 12-14, 2021- Directed by Jim and Meg Beckman
During this retreat couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away…no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

 

Undone: A Healing Retreat
March 12-14, 2021
October 15-17, 2021

Directed by Fr. Scott Traynor

Jesus desires to bring healing and restored wholeness to every person. Healing is central to Jesus’ life and mission. By our own sin or the sufferings of the human experience, our hearts can easily become wounded or distant from God, who alone can offer true restoration. Under the patronage of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, this retreat will assist participants in becoming aware of Jesus’ desire to bring restoration in their lives and will offer opportunities to encounter His healing grace.

Conferences for the retreat will focus on the power of Jesus to heal in mind, body and spirit, and will offer participants practical ways to invite that grace into their own lives. A collaboration of Broom Tree Retreat Center and Catholic Family Services, this retreat will offer time for individual spiritual direction as well as one-on-one discussion with licensed Counselors from Catholic Family Services.

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:

Women’s: February 4-7, March 4-7, May 13-16, June 17-20, August 12-15, September 16-19, October 7-10, November 4-7
Men’s: February 18-21, April 15-18, August 19-22, September 23-26, October 21-24, November 18-21

Day of Recollection:  Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for Adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

 

2021 Days of Recollection
February 9- “The Amazing Wonders of Lourdes” directed by Fr. Mark Lichter
March 9- Directed by Fr. Paul King
April 13- “The Reality of the Resurrection” directed by Dr. Chris Burgwald
May 11- “Letting God Love You” directed by Fr. Shaun Haggerty

 

Couples Retreats
February 26-28, 2021- Directed by Sean and Jen Dalton

November 12-14, 2021- Directed by Jim and Meg Beckman
During this retreat couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away…no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

 

Undone: A Healing Retreat
March 12-14, 2021
October 15-17, 2021

Directed by Fr. Scott Traynor

Jesus desires to bring healing and restored wholeness to every person. Healing is central to Jesus’ life and mission. By our own sin or the sufferings of the human experience, our hearts can easily become wounded or distant from God, who alone can offer true restoration. Under the patronage of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, this retreat will assist participants in becoming aware of Jesus’ desire to bring restoration in their lives and will offer opportunities to encounter His healing grace.

Conferences for the retreat will focus on the power of Jesus to heal in mind, body and spirit, and will offer participants practical ways to invite that grace into their own lives. A collaboration of Broom Tree Retreat Center and Catholic Family Services, this retreat will offer time for individual spiritual direction as well as one-on-one discussion with licensed Counselors from Catholic Family Services.

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:

Women’s: February 4-7, March 4-7, May 13-16, June 17-20, August 12-15, September 16-19, October 7-10, November 4-7
Men’s: February 18-21, April 15-18, August 19-22, September 23-26, October 21-24, November 18-21

Day of Recollection:  Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for Adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

 

2021 Days of Recollection
January 19- “Call of the Disciple” directed by Fr. Tom Anderson
February 9- “The Amazing Wonders of Lourdes” directed by Fr. Mark Lichter
March 9- Directed by Fr. Paul King
April 13- “The Reality of the Resurrection” directed by Dr. Chris Burgwald
May 11- “Letting God Love You” directed by Fr. Shaun Haggerty

 

Couples Retreats
February 26-28, 2021- Directed by Sean and Jen Dalton

November 12-14, 2021- Directed by Jim and Meg Beckman
During this retreat couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away…no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

 

Undone: A Healing Retreat
March 12-14, 2021
October 15-17, 2021

Directed by Fr. Scott Traynor

Jesus desires to bring healing and restored wholeness to every person.  Healing is central to Jesus’ life and mission.  By our own sin or the sufferings of the human experience, our hearts can easily become wounded or distant from God, who alone can offer true restoration. Under the patronage of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, this retreat will assist participants in becoming aware of Jesus’ desire to bring restoration in their lives and will offer opportunities to encounter His healing grace.

Conferences for the retreat will focus on the power of Jesus to heal in mind, body and spirit, and will offer participants practical ways to invite that grace into their own lives. A collaboration of Broom Tree Retreat Center and Catholic Family Services, this retreat will offer time for individual spiritual direction as well as one-on-one discussion with licensed Counselors from Catholic Family Services.

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:

Women’s: February 4-7, March 4-7, May 13-16, June 17-20, August 12-15, September 16-19, October 7-10
Men’s: February 18-21, April 15-18, August 19-22, September 23-26, October 21-24, November 18-21

Day of Recollection:  Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for Adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

2020 Days of Recollection
December 15 – “St. Joseph, Our Spiritual Father” directed by Dr. Teri Kemmer

2021 Days of Recollection
January 19- “Call of the Disciple” directed by Fr. Tom Anderson
February 9- Directed by Fr. Mark Lichter
March 9- Directed by Fr. Paul King

April 13- Directed by Dr. Christ Burgwald
May 11- “Letting God Love You” directed by Fr. Shaun Haggerty

Office of Vocations

Seminary Visits

Due to COVID, we will not have any seminary visits this fall. However, St. John Vianney Seminary will offer a virtual Vianney Visit on Thursday evening, November 19. This event will take place at 7 p.m. Central Time (8 p.m. Eastern Time), for all prospective seminarians. This will include videos on “A Day in the Life of a Seminarian” and “Prayer and Vocational Calling,” as well as testimonies from SJV seminarians, with Q & A to follow. If interested, please RSVP with SJV secretary Mary Frame at (651) 358-3335 or by email: mframe@vianney.net.

Vocation Discernment Retreat

The Diocese of Sioux Falls Vocations Office is trying something new this year. We have a silent directed retreat instead of our annual seminary visits, which have been cancelled due to COVID. You can sign up at https://seminarydiscernmentretreat2020.splashthat.com/. Please see the link below for an information poster for printing or emailing.

Seminary Discernment Retreat 2020 (1) (1)

 

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:

Women’s: October 1-4, November 5-8, February 4-7, March 4-7
Men’s: October 15-18, November 19-22, February 18-21

Day of Recollection:  Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for Adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

2020 Days of Recollection
November 17 – “A Month of Saints” directed by Father Joe Forcelle
December 15 – “St. Joseph, Our Spiritual Father” directed by Dr. Teri Kemmer

2021 Days of Recollection
January 19
February 9
March 9- Directed by Fr. Paul King

 

Special Retreats:

Inner Healing Retreat – Oct. 9-11, directed by Mike Snyder and Jane Barz
Couples Retreat – Nov. 13-15, directed by Fr. Scott Traynor

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:

Women’s: October 1-4, November 5-8, February 4-7, March 4-7
Men’s: October 15-18, November 19-22, February 18-21

Day of Recollection:  Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for Adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

2020 Days of Recollection
November 17 – “A Month of Saints” directed by Father Joe Forcelle
December 15 – “St. Joseph, Our Spiritual Father” directed by Dr. Teri Kemmer

2021 Days of Recollection
January 19
February 9
March 9- Directed by Fr. Paul King

 

Special Retreats:

Inner Healing Retreat – Oct. 9-11, directed by Mike Snyder and Jane Barz
Couples Retreat – Nov. 13-15, directed by Fr. Scott Traynor