Overnight Retreats
Weekly Prayers, Workshops & Special Events
at Benet House Retreat Center

  • Overnight Retreats

    Benet House Retreat Center in the Illinois Quad Cities offers guided retreats, silent retreats, beginner-friendly retreats, personal retreats and retreats with Spiritual Direction.

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  • Ongoing Prayer Groups & Programs

    Benet House Retract Center at St Mary Monastery offers a wide range of programs that meet on a regular basis and are available throughout the year. Many of these programs are offered at no cost.

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  • Book Groups, Series, Day Workshops, Special Events

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See the list below for ALL upcoming events at Benet House.
Click any month to ‘jump’ down the list and see that month’s events.

Creation Care Prayer Service
Sep
19
Special

Creation Care Prayer Service

  • 2200 88th Avenue West Rock Island, Illinois, 61201 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Benedictine Sisters at St. Mary Monastery will hold their annual outdoor prayer service to celebrate the Season of Creation marked during the month of September. No registration necessary.

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The Word Among Us
Sep
28
Ongoing

The Word Among Us

  • Benet House Retreat Center
    (in-person only) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: September 28th, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

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Listen: A Silent Centering Prayer Four-Day Retreat
Oct
1
to Oct 4
Retreats

Listen: A Silent Centering Prayer Four-Day Retreat

 Central Illinois and Mississippi Valley Contemplative Outreach invite you to retreat into silence. We will center, experience Lectio Divina, and learn insightful methods of listening from Abbot Joseph Boyle of St. Benedict’s Monastery.   

 A minimum of 3 months centering prayer practice is required to attend.

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The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage
Oct
5
Special

The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage

  • In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center or Online via Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Sr. Bobbi in discussing Richard Rohr’s newest book, The Tears of Things. It is a great way to bring the Old Testament prophets into our lives today.  This is a 5-session series.  While the chapters are short, the reflection on the material brings depth to the discussions.  This series will use the book, CAC videos, reflection questions, and chapter highlights to provide insight and discussion. 

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The Word Among Us
Oct
12
Ongoing

The Word Among Us

  • Benet House Retreat Center
    (in-person only) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: October 12th, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

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Healing Relationships with Nonviolent Communication
Oct
15
Special

Healing Relationships with Nonviolent Communication

  • Online via Zoom or In-Person at Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We heal relationships through art, love, and deep silence.  Otto Rank calls this mystical union.  In our quest for community and communication, through ritual we gather to give thanks, grieve, and celebrate our sacred existence.  Building on his own insights and other philosophers, Matthew Fox will lead us on a journey of transformative nonviolence.

If you are unable to attend this retreat live, you will receive the recording link.

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The Word Among Us
Oct
26
Ongoing

The Word Among Us

  • Benet House Retreat Center
    (in-person only) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: October 26th, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

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The Word Among Us
Nov
9
Ongoing

The Word Among Us

  • Benet House Retreat Center
    (in-person only) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: November 9th, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

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The Word Among Us
Nov
23
Ongoing

The Word Among Us

  • Benet House Retreat Center
    (in-person only) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: November 23rd, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

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An Advent Hiding Place: Advent Through the Eyes of Mary
Dec
4
to Dec 5
Retreats

An Advent Hiding Place: Advent Through the Eyes of Mary

We know so little of Mary’s life, only a few passages on Mary are in the Bible. The Gospel of Luke does contain several experiences of Mary. Join this retreat and take 24 hours to ‘hide’ away into the quiet. This is an opportunity to ponder the birth of Jesus, our Savior, through the eyes of His Mother, Mary.

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Sacred Rhythm Retreat
Dec
11
to Dec 12
Retreats

Sacred Rhythm Retreat

Silence, Stillness, and Holy Rest
24 Hours in Advent

As the Christmas season approaches, our hearts often long for something deeper than the rushed pace and full calendars—something quieter, gentler, and more aligned with the true meaning of Advent: waiting, listening, and making room for Christ. 

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The Word Among Us
Dec
14
Ongoing

The Word Among Us

  • Benet House Retreat Center
    (in-person only) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: December 14th, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

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The Word Among Us
Jan
11
Ongoing

The Word Among Us

  • Benet House Retreat Center
    (in-person only) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: January 11th, 2027
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

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The Word Among Us
Jan
25
Ongoing

The Word Among Us

  • Benet House Retreat Center
    (in-person only) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: January 25th, 2027
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

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The Word Among Us
Feb
8
Ongoing

The Word Among Us

  • Benet House Retreat Center
    (in-person only) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: February 8th, 2027
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

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Remembering Pope Francis: 3-Part Series
Feb
11
Special

Remembering Pope Francis: 3-Part Series

  • Online or In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Pope Francis was passionate about Christ and His Church; an advocate for peace and justice especially to the marginalized; and compassionate towards every person he met. Join Sr. Bobbi for a 3-part series which remembers Pope Francis by reflecting on his writing and papal documents.  

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The Word Among Us
Feb
22
Ongoing

The Word Among Us

  • Benet House Retreat Center
    (in-person only) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: February 22nd, 2027
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

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The Word Among Us
Mar
8
Ongoing

The Word Among Us

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: March 8th, 2027
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

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The Word Among Us
Mar
22
Ongoing

The Word Among Us

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: March 22nd, 2027
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

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Art & Spirituality Lecture Series in Quad Cities: An Examination of Art, Depictions and Devotions of Female Doctors in the Catholic Church - Word and Image
Apr
1
Special

Art & Spirituality Lecture Series in Quad Cities: An Examination of Art, Depictions and Devotions of Female Doctors in the Catholic Church - Word and Image

This 5-week series will examine how works of art interpreted and promoted the spiritual teachings of saints Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Ávila, and Thérèse of Lisieux. We will explore historical influences on female devotional experiences and discuss how artistic representations integrated the unique visions of these four female saints into broader Christian narratives. Suggested text is Vinita Hampton Wright’s "Set the World on Fire: A Personal Retreat with the Female Doctors of the Church."

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The Word Among Us
Apr
12
Ongoing

The Word Among Us

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: April 12th, 2027
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

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The Word Among Us
Apr
26
Ongoing

The Word Among Us

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: April 26th, 2027
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

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The Word Among Us
May
10
Ongoing

The Word Among Us

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: May 10th, 2027
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

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The Word Among Us
Sep
14
Ongoing

The Word Among Us

  • Benet House Retreat Center
    (in-person only) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: September 14th, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

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Boundless Compassion Weekend Retreat
Sep
10
to Sep 13
Ongoing

Boundless Compassion Weekend Retreat

  • The Center for Boundless Compassion at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Boundless Compassion unpacks the Christian understanding of compassion with Jesus as our model.   This includes teachings from other world religions, that are incorporated in our understanding of Boundless Compassion.

Trained facilitators lead this 3-part hybrid retreat that teaches practical ways to be a compassionate presence.  An individual can just attend the weekend and not the virtual gatherings. 

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3-Day Silent Directed Retreat: "Be Still, and know that I am God” Ps. 46:10
Jul
16
to Jul 19

3-Day Silent Directed Retreat: "Be Still, and know that I am God” Ps. 46:10

Come and savor this silent, directed retreat. Meet daily with a spiritual director.  How can I be still with such a busy life? Where is God in the quiet and stillness? Find God within you in this experience of quiet and the practice of stillness. This retreat will enable you to practice ways of knowing God more deeply. Use silence to listen as the Spirit guides you and leads you ever closer to the Divine within you.

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Hiding Place: Come Away By Yourselves (Mark 6:31)
Jun
26
to Jun 27

Hiding Place: Come Away By Yourselves (Mark 6:31)

"Come, Away by Yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while." Have you ever wanted to run away and hide from life? The pace and stress of these times tend to wear us down. It’s more than normal to feel a bit overwhelmed with the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Dive into this scripture verse and feed your soul with encouraging words and a quiet, prayerful time for yourself. Find rest, rejuvenation, and a sense of inner wellbeing. Discover the place hidden within you, filled with Light, Love, and Peace.

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