Saint Joseph's Abbey 167 North Spencer Rd. Spencer, MA 01562-1233 Tel. 508.885.8700
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Adjoining the monastery is a small Retreat House with eleven private rooms each with a private bath. Retreats for clergy and laypeople are offered mid-week, Monday afternoon to Friday morning, and on weekends, from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. One week each month (usually the third week), plus the weekend which follows, are both reserved for women retreatants.

The retreat house closely conforms to the atmosphere of the monastery. The celebration of Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours frame the structure for each day with a generous amount of time also set aside for private prayer, reading and contemplative quiet. Conferences are given by a monk, who is also available for private talks and confession. Breakfast, lunch and supper are included.

We have recently updated our policies for the retreat house. Please read the following:

Letter to Retreatants

Retreat House Information and Policies

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