INFINITE LOVE SPEAKS TO YOU. HEAR HIS STILL SMALL VOICE.
When did you last spend time alone with your Heavenly Father? Come away to an Alone with God Retreat℠ for men or women.
Rediscover
THE FATHER’S LOVE IN THE SILENCE
Step away from the intensity of daily life and rediscover your Heavenly Father’s love in the silence.
The Alone with God Retreat℠ for men and women includes inspiring conferences to deepen your knowledge of God.
Spiritual direction is available for your journey of faith. Most importantly, abundant graces are given through the sacraments.
You’ll come away refreshed in body, mind, and soul.
WHAT TO EXPECT: PRAYER
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Offered daily during the retreat
Sacrament of Confession
Available throughout the retreat
Eucharistic Adoration
Gaze upon the face of the Lord
Holy Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet
Recited daily during the retreat
WHAT TO EXPECT: GROWTH
Inspiring Conferences
Deepen your knowledge of God hearing from excellent speakers.
Spiritual Direction
For your personal journey of Faith
Silent Retreat Atmosphere
So you can focus on listening to God’s still, small voice.
Private Retreat Room
A quiet place for you to rest.
RETREAT SPEAKERS
Maria Morera Johnson
Women’s Retreat Speaker | March 5-8, 2026
Maria Morera Johnson is an award-winning author and media editor at CatholicMom.com, where she also hosts faith-filled conversations on the Catholic Momcast. Her latest book, A Beautiful Second Act, invites women to discover grace, purpose, and renewal in every season of life.
Retreat Theme: Embracing Joy
Focus: “You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever.” – Psalm 16:11
Allison Gingras
Women’s Retreat Speaker | March 26-29, 2026
Allison Gingras (ReconciledToYou.com) is a dynamic Catholic author, speaker, and digital evangelist. She shares her love of Jesus and the Catholic faith through relatable stories, lots of laughter, and an authentic honesty rooted in the ordinary moments of everyday life. Allison’s books include Encountering Signs of Faith from Ave Maria Press and the Stay Connected Journals for Catholic Women from Our Sunday Visitor. In addition to her writing, Allison co-hosts the new podcast “Through the Mysteries,” which explores the impact of prayer on daily family life, especially the Rosary.
Retreat Theme: Embracing Joy
Focus: “You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever.” – Psalm 16:11
Fr. Joe Tuscan
Men’s Retreat Speaker | April 9-12, 2026
Fr. Joe Tuscan has ministered in various capacities as a parochial vicar and pastor, as well as a military and hospital chaplain; he also served in his Province’s Custody of Puerto Rico. He currently serves as the national director of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers and in full-time preaching ministry for the Capuchin Province of St. Augustine, offering retreats and reflection days for parishes, religious and priests. Fr. Joseph can be viewed on several YouTube channels and has appeared on Catholic Radio and TV outlets. You can view his most recent appearance on EWTN’s At Home with Jim and Joy.
Retreat Theme: Sacrificial Joy
Focus: “While keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfector of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before Him he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.” – Hebrews 12:2
CATHOLIC FAMILYLAND®
The Alone with God Retreat℠ takes place at Catholic Familyland®—a place set apart for families and home of the Holy Family of Fatima Prayer Site.
As a pilgrim to these holy grounds, we invite you to let go and let God, so that you can experience His grace in a powerful new way!
~20 minutes from Franciscan University of Steubenville
~45 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Financial Assistance
Our “Family to Family” program makes AFC℠ events like the Alone with God Retreat℠ accessible to families and individuals facing financial constraints.
Thanks to the generosity of attending families, the program offers discounts on registration and basic lodging costs.
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