Upcoming Young Adult Events

Young Adults (ages 18*-26) are invited to join us at our outings, gatherings, other events to grow in faith and fellowship with other young adults in the area.  If you are not on our mailing list yet, contact Katelyn to receive our updates and event reminders!

*All 18 year olds who wish to participate in young adult activities must no longer be in high school. Exceptions are made for those who are 5th year seniors (or greater) and are not registered in our High School Faith Formation programs.

Looking for a retreat?

Looking to go on retreat? Check out these great local resources to see what’s available throughout the year. Come spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and rest and pray with the Lord! Mount Angel and the Palisades often host retreats open to groups, while many local monasteries and other holy places are open to people who want to come away to pray and create their own, self-directed spiritual retreat. Often, clergy or religious will be available to meet with you even if you’re making a private retreat - just ask when you book one! Group retreats often cost more than private retreats or coming for a day. Most monasteries will request a small donation to cover the cost of upkeep.

Mount Angel Abbey in Mount Angel, Oregon

Mount Angel hosts a wide variety of retreats throughout the year that are open to the public, and center on a variety of topics. Mount Angel also offers opportunities for people to come for a day on their own, or stay a few nights and make your own private retreat.

Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades in Federal Way, Washington

This retreat center sometimes known as “The Palisades” offers retreats throughout the year that are open to the public.

Other locations that offer the opportunity to come make a private retreat:

Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey in Carlton, Oregon. This location has great trails through their extensive grounds for long walks and hiking.

St. Martin’s Abbey in Lacey, Washington. Open for some private retreats, but availability is limited.

Our Lady of the Rock Priory on Shaw Island, Washington. While their website says they’re closed, I’ve been told by their Mother Prioress to feel free to still inquire about retreats. Mother Hildegard will likely respond to you (in all-caps, if you send her an email!). These nuns pray the Divine Office in Latin, and you’ll have the option to help out with some farm chores!