Spiritual Retreat for Military Veterans Offered in St. Louis, MO
White House Retreat is inviting men and women who served in the U.S. Military to a weekend spiritual retreat. A Jesuit priest who is also a Vietnam era Veteran will lead this retreat that runs June 28-30, 2019.
ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 2, 2019 (Newswire.com) - White House Retreat in St. Louis, MO will host their third annual Veteran’s Spiritual Retreat this summer. The 3-day event, running June 28 – 30, is offered to men and women who served in the U. S. Military and features a series of spiritual talks, small group discussion, quiet time for personal prayer and meditation, non-denominational prayer services and fellowship. The retreat will be directed by Fr. James Conroy, S.J., a Vietnam era Veteran and Jesuit priest. Veterans of all faiths are welcome to attend!
The retreat will help veterans focus on their military experience and how God was with them and continues to be with them. It digs in to trauma created by PTSD and guilt and shame that can accompany military experience.
White House offers this retreat, which includes private overnight accommodations and all meals, at a very minimal cost. The only charge for those attending is a $25 deposit to reserve a space. White House holds various fund raising events throughout the year to help offset the cost of hosting this retreat and sees this event as a way to give back to those who served our country.
Up to 88 Veterans can attend the retreat. Last summer, 56 Veterans attended this retreat. This year, White House Retreat hopes to fill all 88 spaces with Veterans. Registration is currently open. Those interested can call 314-416-6400 or visit whretreat.org/veterans-retreat.
White House Retreat is located at 7400 Christopher Drive, St. Louis, MO 63129. They offer spiritual retreats and recovery retreats on their 80-acre campus along the banks of the Mississippi River year round. They are a registered 501 C(3) non profit and have been in operation continuously since 1922.
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What: Veterans Spiritual Retreat
When: June 28 – 30 2019
Where: White House Retreat 7400 Christopher Dr. St. Louis, MO 63129
Who: Open to any men and women who served in the U.S. Military
Cost: $25 deposit due at registration. All meals and private lodging included!
Contact: Joe Parisi
Phone: 314-416-6400 ext.233
Email: [email protected]
Source: White House Retreat
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