Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House
Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House

Francis House provides all private bedrooms, private bathrooms plus an outdoor pool in the summer.
For overnight retreats, please call Francis House (609) 877-0509 regarding Wait List Only registration.
Begins 6:30 PM – Ends 10:00 AM
January 25 – Feb. 1 (Sunday to Sunday)
May 24 – 31 (Sunday to Sunday)
June 21 – 28 (Sunday to Sunday)
July 5 – 12 (Sunday to Sunday)
July 22 – 29 (Wednesday to Wednesday)
August 16 – 23 (Sunday to Sunday)
September 20 – 27 (Sunday to Sunday)
Donation: $750; $100 non-refundable deposit. Full payment is required 3 weeks in advance of start date.
Begins 6:30 PM – Ends 10:00 AM
August 2 – 9 Sunday to Sunday
This 7-day retreat will give you the opportunity to gather the graces of your life one decade at a time to notice the pattern of God’s love for you throughout the years. To review your life's journey in the presence of God and from God's point of view provides a sense of God's care for you which strengthens you for the unknown future ahead. Your life, and your prayer over your life, is worth the week. Donation: $750; $100 non-refundable deposit. Full payment is required 3 weeks in advance of start date. Commuters welcome..
Begins 8:45 AM Ends 1:00 PM
February 25 – March 1 (Wednesday to Sunday)
May 18 – 22 (Monday to Friday)
Daily Liturgy, spiritual direction and optional Centering Prayer periods are included. Donation: $500/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration. Balance is required 2 weeks in advance of the start date.
Begins 4:30 PM Thursday – Ends 2:00 PM Friday
February 12 – 13
The life of Teresa of Avila is remarkable and surprisingly relevant to our times! We will have an overnight pajama party and enjoy watching Teresa on her rocky road to sanctity. Led by Teresa herself with the help of S. Marcy. Donation: $100, meals included.
6:30 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday
Jan. 9 – 11 April 10 – 12
Feb. 13 – 15 April 17 –19
March 6 – 8 May 1 – 3
March 13 – 15 May 8 – 10
May 15 – 17
Liturgy, spiritual direction and optional Centering Prayer periods are included. Please register early. These fill quickly. Donation: $200/$100 non-refundable deposit. Full payment is required 2 weeks in advance of start date.
February 20 – 22
6:30 PM Friday – 1:00 PM Sunday
This will be a special weekend of prayer for special people who accompany others in their life and prayer. What a grace to come together to pray for those we serve and to be with one another in this sacred ministry. Donation: $200/$100 non-refundable deposit. Commuters are welcome. Full payment is required 2 weeks in advance of start date.
Wednesdays 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
December 10 March 11 June 10
January 14 April 15
February 11 May 13
Not a series. Take a day away from the busyness of your life to rest a while in the Lord and experience God’s presence. Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer, and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Please bring your lunch. Come to as many as you can. Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction.
6:30 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday
July 31 – August 2
Liturgy, spiritual direction and optional contemplative prayer periods are included. Donation: $200/$100 non-refundable deposit. Full payment is required 2 weeks in advance of start date.
1. Mail a check to Francis House.
2. Bring cash or check with you the day of your program.
3. Request a check through your online banking.
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Francis House of Prayer
84 Walnford Road, Allentown, New Jersey 08501, United States
S. Marcy Springer, SSJ, Director
fhop@verizon.net
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