Your spiritual journey with Christ is meant to flourish through ongoing formation and growth in His love. At Saint Clare of Assisi Retreat Center, God has blessed us with comprehensive programs designed to deepen relationship with Him and expand understanding of our beautiful Catholic faith.
From Scripture-based studies and healing ministries to intensive spiritual mentoring and inspiring mission presentations, these formation opportunities meet you wherever God has you in your faith journey and help you grow closer to His Sacred Heart.
Whether you feel called to structured learning, personal spiritual direction, or community-based growth experiences, our expanding programs provide fresh pathways for spiritual development and divine wisdom.
Faith is a journey of continuous growth in God’s love. Our comprehensive formation programs include:
Philippians 2 Foundation has partnered with our friend from Evangelical Catholic to bring this 12-week program to the Saint Clare of Assisi Retreat Center. This program is designed to inflame your prayer life and to prepare you for a personal apostolate where you meet people where they are and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through your own personal witness.
Philippians 2 Foundation is starting an 18-month program Called Spiritual Warfare, based on the book Liber Christo. This program will help us better understand what spiritual warfare is and what tools are needed to combat the enemy. We will meet once per month for 2 hours.
Philippians 2 Foundation is excited to offer the unique program offered to women. With ongoing topics and opportunities, this program will help to develop your spiritual warehouse for years to come!
Next study program: Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 am | September 17 to November 12, 2026
The St. Clare of Assisi Retreat Center is looking for one family per month to host the Vocation Chalice.
In accepting the Chalice, your family commits to praying daily for an increase in vocations — to holy marriage, the single life, the priesthood, the permanent diaconate, and religious and consecrated life — especially for souls here in the Diocese of Richmond.
The Chalice stays in your home for the month, sparks conversation within your family about God’s call, and is returned to the retreat center at the end of the month so the next family can continue the prayer.
Ready to host? Space is limited to one family per month.
The Virtue of Patience
Do you struggle with patience?
Feel overwhelmed when things don’t happen on your timeline? Tired of reacting with frustration instead of responding with grace?
Join us as we dive into the life-changing virtue of patience and learn how to develop this essential quality that transforms both our hearts and our relationships.
Six Monday evenings of growth, reflection, and practical application await.
St. Clare of Assisi Retreat Center provides a peaceful sanctuary for those discerning God’s call to priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated religious life.
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Explore our list of scheduled retreats.
