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 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 SPEAKER
Fr. Athanasius Musajjakaawa
Men’s Retreat Speaker | March 27-30, 2025
Fr. Bazzekuketta Waladde Athanasius Musajjakaawa was ordained by Emmanuel Cardinal Wamala in 1996. He was parochial vicar for the Cathedral parish for eight years and was the founding pastor for St. Gyaviira Parish for twelve years. Fr. Athanasius was later appointed assistant director to Bukalango Prayer Center where he spent five years. He was also an exorcist of Kampala Archdiocese for 16 years, and has conducted retreats and taken part in many conferences in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, the UK and the USA. He has degrees in both philosophy and theology, as well as an MA in Theological Studies, from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Previously the parochial vicar at Holy Family Parish in Steubenville, Fr. Athanasius was recently appointed as the pastor for St. John Fisher in Richmond, OH and St. Joseph in Amsterdam OH.
Retreat Theme: Finding Hope in Our Call
Focus: “May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope that belongs to his call, what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among the holy ones.” Ephesians 1:18
Emily Jaminet
Women’s Retreat Speaker | April 3-6, 2025
Emily Jaminet is a Catholic author, radio personality, speaker, podcaster, and mother of seven. As the National Executive Director of WelcomeHisHeart.com, she is dedicated to helping others encounter Christ’s love through devotion to the Sacred Heart. Emily’s most recent book is Holy Habits from the Sacred Heart, and she has written several other Catholic bestsellers. She lives in Columbus, OH, with her family and attends St. Andrew parish. Learn more at emilyjaminet.com.
Retreat Theme: Finding Hope in the Hearts of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Focus: “In the Sacred Heart every treasure of wisdom and knowledge is hidden. In that Divine Heart beats God’s infinite love for everyone, for each one of us individually.” – Pope St. John Paul II
Stephanie Burke
Women’s Retreat Speaker | April 10-13, 2025
Stephanie Burke is wife to Dan Burke, mother of four and grandmother of one. She co-hosts, along with Dan, the popular weekly Divine Intimacy Radio program. Together they serve as servant leaders of the Avila Foundation and the community of Apostoli Viae. In that capacity, Stephanie devotes the majority of her time in spiritual direction and deliverance ministry, and is privileged to see the fruits of the healing and liberating power of God unleashed in the lives of individuals and marriages at their talks, retreats, conferences, and online events.
Retreat Theme: Finding Hope in Silence
Focus: “I need nothing but God, and to lose myself in the heart of Jesus.” – St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
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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