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Programs

In addition to hosting retreats most weekends of the year, the Immaculate Conception Center Staff also lead several "in-house" programs, including:

  • Lenten Retreats
  • Bible Studies
  • Faith Formation Classes
  • Educational Programs
  • Days of Prayer

Current and upcoming "in-house" programs are listed below.

Please contact us with any questions.


Questions?  Interested in applying?

Please contact us:

860-928-7955

admin@immaculateconceptioncenter.org


School of Spiritual Direction ​

Through Franciscan University of Steubenville​

Three-Year Intensive Program


2027-2029 Program: Now Accepting Applications 

2024-2026 Program: In Progress


The Immaculate Conception Center, in partnership with Franciscan University of Steubenville, is offering a three-year intensive training program for individuals who feel called to serve as Spiritual Directors.  We invite you to prayerfully consider joining our program to begin accompanying brothers and sisters in Christ on their journey with our Lord.

Through class presentations, personal prayer, reflection with sacred Scripture, retreats, a supervised practicum, and other formation practices, students will grow in self-knowledge and awareness of God's presence in their lives.  They will develop tools to help directees move forward in their spiritual journey and achieve greater intimacy with God.  Students will also receive training in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

The certification program is a three-year commitment. Upon completion students will be certified by the Franciscan University of Steubenville to offer individual spiritual direction privately or by affiliating with a parish, a retreat center, a Newman Center, or a ministry sponsored by a religious order or church organization.

Application Form
Personal Reference Form
2027-2029 Program Description
Program Cost per Year:

Overnight Students
Lodging & 3 meals/day
One-time yearly payment: $2800

Commuter Students
No lodging & 2 meals/day
One-time yearly payment: $2400
Financial Assistance Application

2027-2029 Winter Intensive Dates

2027: January 24 - February 6

2028: January 23 - February 5

2029: January 28 - February 10




Lenten Retreat - Silent Retreat & Spiritual Direction​

February 20-22, 2026


The Immaculate Conception Center is pleased to offer a retreat for Catholics seeking to renew and deepen their faith. The Lenten silent retreat weekend provides participants with an opportunity to encounter the Lord’s presence in an atmosphere of contemplation and prayer. Reflections and Scriptural meditations will be offered by a team of lay and religious retreat guides. Spiritual direction will be available throughout the weekend for those who desire it. Space is limited --sign up now to secure your reservation for the weekend.


The cost of the retreat is $200 per person ($175 for commuters).  

Space is limited, call 860-928-7955 or register online.

Register Now
Retreat Flyer
Friday
Arrival 5:00 - 7:00 PM
BYO Bagged Supper
Holy Hour, Beginning of General Silence

Saturday
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Supper
Morning & Evening Liturgy of the Hours
Mass & Holy Hour, with Confession
Presentations, Guided Lectio Divina, Q/A
Spiritual Direction Time & Private Prayer

Sunday
Meals: Breakfast, Coffee/Cake 
Morning Liturgy of the Hours
Sunday Mass
Spiritual Direction Time & Private Prayer
Presentations, Sharing, Final Blessing
Departure at 1:00 PM




Adult Bible Study

Wednesdays 6:00PM 

Join us for a weekly Bible study as we explore the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments through book and topical studies. The study group meets on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30PM. Scripture studies are offered in partnership with the St. Therese Parish adult faith formation program and are open to anyone in the community, typically running 8-10 weeks in duration.  The material cost can be lowered or waived upon request. Please contact us to inquire about current and upcoming study series.  




Next Study

March 26 - May 14
Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Topic: The Acts of the Apostles
Length: 8-week study 
Cost: FREE


Please contact us to register.