When Fr. Nick spoke about his upcoming 30-day silent retreat known as the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, he encouraged everyone to spend time in prayer, Sacred reading, and reflection, in order to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. If you are considering a retreat, which can run from a few hours to 30-days or more, this page lists the retreat houses within our diocese and the Archdiocese of Boston, along with some in Connecticut and Maine. There is also a list below with the contact info for all the retreat houses. If you have never done a retreat before, it is suggested that you start with a shorter retreat.