St. Joseph Novena Annual Retreat
March 15-17, 2024 | National Shrine of St. Joseph & St. Norbert Abbey
Since 1898 the Norbertines have been entrusted to the care of the National Shrine of St. Joseph. Come and share in the prayer and ministry of the Norbertine Community during the days of the 137th Solemn Novena of St. Joseph and leading up to the celebration of the Solemnity of St. Joseph (March 19, 2024). The retreat begins at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 15 and concludes at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 17. Session include:
- Session I: Introduction to the National Shrine of St. Joseph
(Rev. Michael Brennan, O. Praem.; Chaplain, National Shrine of St. Joseph)
- Session II: “Sweet Spouse of Our Lady”
(Very Rev. Bradley Vanden Branden, O. Praem.; Prior, St. Norbert Abbey)
- Session III: Celebrating St. Joseph in Music
(Mr. Devin Atteln; Organist, St. Norbert Abbey)
- Session IV: Celebrating St. Joseph in Art & Architecture
(Rev. James Neilson, O. Praem.; Assistant Professor of Art, St. Norbert College)
- Session V: In My Father’s House: Reflections on Mystical Fatherhood
(Fra. Bernard Brodeur, O. Praem; Frater, St. Norbert Abbey)
Cost: $350 (includes meals, renovated retreat room with private bathroom, and retreat presentations)
Nearby Airport: Austin Straubel International Airport [GRB] - (7 mi / ~10 mins)
If you would like to extend your pilgrimage to continue to join us in the Solemn Novena or to visit the nearby National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, please call us at 920-337-4315 to make additional arrangements.
Registration closes on March 1, 2024