“Solitude is the place where man finds God”  – Pope St. John Paul II

  • Individuals or small groups are invited to come to Our Lady of Solitude Chapel for a day of prayer, solitude and silence.  Retreatants are invited to join the nuns for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
  • We do not host couples’ retreats.  Please see the Diocese of Phoenix for Marriage Encounter and other such retreats.
  • Those who would like may reserve Holy Infant Room for their use Monday through Thursday, and Saturday.  Holy Infant Room is equipped with mini-refrigerator, coffee machine, 2 sofas and dining table (seats 5-6).   The room comfortably fits as many as 10 guests.  Guests are invited to bring a packed lunch – coffee, tea and water are provided.
  • We do not host desert days or retreats on Sundays.
  • The Chapel will be available for retreatants until 5:30 p.m.
  • We also have an outdoor picnic area that seats approximately 40 people.
  • Reservations for Desert Days of Prayer can be requested via the form below.
  • Donations are appreciated.

“Tear your heart away from everything else; then seek God and you will surely find Him.” – St. Teresa of Avila

(Priests, deacons, religious and seminarians who are interested in making a desert day or retreat, please click here)

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