HEAR THE CALL TO A CONSECRATED VOCATION
Called to Greatness
DISCERN YOUR VOCATION
Young adults, where is God calling you to serve Him? There are 3 goals we have for you this Discernment Weekend.
- Help you better understand your calling and specific vocation.
- Motivate and equip you to grow in the spiritual life.
- Present you with a clear understanding of the beauty of the consecrated vocation.
You’ll hear from the Catholic Corps, a keynote speaker, and participate in small group discussions. Most importantly, you’ll benefit from attending daily Mass and have plenty of time for prayer during Eucharistic Adoration. We look forward to accompanying you on your journey to find God’s plan for your life!
Consider also staying for our 1-Week “Come & See” the following week, for even more time for intentional discernment.
WHAT TO EXPECT: PRAYER
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Sacrament of Confession
Eucharistic Adoration
Holy Rosary & Liturgy of the Hours
WHAT TO EXPECT: DISCERN
Inspiring Conferences
Spiritual Direction
Prayerful Atmosphere
Private Retreat Room
2026 RETREAT SPEAKER
Fr. Mark Yavarone OMV
Talk Titles TBA
Fr. Yavarone grew up at the New Jersey shore and graduated from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia in 1987. He attended graduate school at the University of North Carolina, earning a Ph.D. in Cell Biology and Anatomy in 1991. He made his perpetual profession of vows in October 1999 and was ordained a priest in April 2000. He has since served as Associate Pastor at St. Andrew’s Parish in Avenel, NJ, completed his certification in spiritual direction through the Cenacle of Our Lady of Divine Providence in Clearwater, FL, spent nine years as a missionary in the Philippines, served six years as a member of the faculty at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, MA, and was Director of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center in Venice, FL until January 2025. At that time, he moved to Denver to cofound, along with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, the Ignatian Discernment Institute. His work has appeared in The Way, Linacre Quarterly, and Homiletic and Pastoral Review.
2026 RETREAT LEADERS
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CATHOLIC FAMILYLAND®
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 Discernment Weekend 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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