Retreats and Pilgrimages

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Annual Reunion of the little family of
the Servant of God Luisa Piccarreta

        Retreat –  August 14-16, 2026

Our Lady of Revelation:

“I am Daughter of the Father, 
I am Mother of the Son, 
and I am the Immaculate Spouse 
of the Holy Spirit, the Temple 
Chosen for Redemption."

Learn from Priestly teaching on the Divine Will.

Have time away with Our Lord, Our Lady, and Luisa, the little daughter of the Divine Will.  

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass each day, plus spend time with our Eucharistic Lord in the Adoration Chapel.

Share meals and fellowship with many brothers and sisters in the little family of the Servant of God Luisa Piccarreta.

Blessings of sacramentals, including exorcism of holy water, salt, oil, and bells

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Retreat Master: Reverend Father B. Thomas Celso
Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center
5440 Moeller Avenue, Norwood, OH  45212
Retreat Reservations by August 11, 2026

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  • Retreat with room at the retreat center $275 per person

    • Retreat bedrooms are not air conditioned or handicapped accessible.

    • Shared bathrooms

    • Price includes light breakfast and lunch.  Dinner is not available at the center.

    • A limited number of rooms are available. 

  • Retreat only (staying elsewhere) $145 per person

    • Price includes lunch on Saturday.

    • Nearby hotels are available; links for group rates are below.

  • Registration fees are nonrefundable. 

  • Retreat begins Friday, August 14th at 5 PM and ends Sunday, August 16th at 12 Noon

Hotel recommendations — book through these links to receive the group discounted rate:

Volume 11 – June 12, 1913
“Now, this Union with Me…Produces in you Luisa, in the Highest Degree, the Life of My Will and of My Love. The Father is Formed in this Will, and the Holy Spirit in this Love; while the Son is Formed by the Operation, the Words, the Works, the Thoughts, and by All the rest that can Come from this Will and from this Love - Here is the Trinity in the souls.” 
FIAT!

Retreat in
Gainesville, Virginia

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Talks by Fr. Guido Mottinelli, RCJ
Father Mottinelli is a Priest of the Rogationist order,
founded by St. Annibale DiFrancia.

July 24-28, 2026

Retreat details

St Hannibal Centenary Pilgrimage 1-2-3 June 2026

Thanks be to God for the many graces received during this beautiful pilgrimage!

Read the testimony of Father Antonio Chirulli, RCG,
Priest of the Rogationist order instituted by St. Annibale Maria DiFrancia.

Playlist of Rogationist Priests Teaching the Divine Will
Fr. Antonio Chirulli's Testimony

Exposition of the venerated body of the Messina Saint,
Saint Hannibal M. Di Francia, in the Basilica-Sanctuary of Messina, in preparation for the centenary of his birth into heaven, which will open on June 1, 2026. Saint Hannibal is the Saint of charity who gave his life to the poor and contributed to the material, moral, and spiritual reconstruction of the city of Messina immediately after the 1908 earthquake. The body of Saint Annibale Maria Di Francia was opened for a canonical inspection and was found to be in good condition. However, the face and hands are very delicate and can change over time.
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or this reason, they used a modern technique (photogrammetry) to create a realistic reconstruction. They took images, processed them on a computer, and then produced a 3D model to recreate the face and hands. What you see is: – the real body – but the face and hands are carefully reconstructed covers, made to protect the remains and present him in a more natural and approachable way for the faithful.

Fr Bruno Superior of Rogationist Fathers and Mother Eli Superior of Daughters in Divine Zeal with St Hannibal in Messina