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SUMMARY:Easter Season Day of Recollection Mary\, the Spouse of the Holy Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Mary is sometimes referred to as the Spouse of the Holy Spirit because of her unique relationship to God in conceiving Jesus\, the Son of God\, in her womb through the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit.  This day of recollection falls during the Easter season\, during the month dedicated to Mary\, and close to the Solemnity of Pentecost.  The impact of these themes in our daily lives as Catholics will be explored.  The day begins with Mass at 9 a.m. and will include conferences\, private time for prayer\, adoration\, and lunch.  The day will conclude at 2:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026 \n\n8:30 Arrival and Welcome\n9:00 Mass\n10:00 Conference 1\n10:45 Personal prayer\n11:30 Lunch\n12:30 Conference 2\n1:15 Adoration and Rosary (Confessions available)\n2:15 Benediction\n2:30 Depart\n\nCost: $25 (retreat materials and lunch) \nRegistration Deadline: May 9\nContact: events@dio.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://dio.org/event/easter-season-day-of-recollection-mary-the-spouse-of-the-holy-spirit/
LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Villa Maria Retreat Center
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SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Annunciation: Women’s Faith\, Wine\, and Chocolate Night
DESCRIPTION:An evening of female companionship with Christ and Our Lady.  The evening begins with Mass at 6 p.m. for the Solemnity of the Annunciation and then continues with wine and chocolate (Lenten penances are not obligatory on solemnities) and discussion of being women after the model of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. \nWednesday\, March 25\, 2026 \n\n5:30 Arrival and Welcome\n6:00 Mass\n7:00 Fellowship and Faith Sharing Discussion\n9:00 Depart\n\nCost: $10 \nRegistration Deadline: March 20 \nContact: events@dio.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://dio.org/event/solemnity-of-the-annunciation-womens-faith-wine-and-chocolate-night/
LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lenten Day of Recollection: He Loved Them to the End: Preparing for Holy Week and Easter
DESCRIPTION:Through conferences and personal prayer time\, this Lenten afternoon of recollection will help you to reflect on and to experience more deeply the infinite and tender love of Christ for all of humanity and for each of us personally in preparation for Holy Week and Easter.  The afternoon will conclude with dinner. \nSunday\, March 22\, 2026 \n\n2:00     Arrival and Welcome\n2:30     Conference 1\n3:15     Personal Prayer\n4:00     Conference 2\n4:45     Adoration\, Prayer\, Rosary and Benediction (Confessions available)\n6:00     Dinner\n7:00     Depart\n\nCost: $25 (retreat materials and dinner) \nRegistration Deadline: March 15\nContact: events@dio.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://dio.org/event/lenten-day-of-recollection-he-loved-them-to-the-end-preparing-for-holy-week-and-easter/
LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Interior Freedom Book Study Series
DESCRIPTION:Copies of the book\, Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe\, can be ordered online. \nAmazon Link to Order Book \nFr. Jacques Philippe is a spiritual master whose writings are accessible and profound.  Join us for this four-week book study of his book\, Interior Freedom\, in which he helps us to understand how to experience freedom within ourselves in the midst of so many things\, internal and external\, that are out of our control. \nFrom the description of the book: “In his book\, Interior Freedom\, Fr. Jacques Phillipe shows us that we possess\, each of us\, inside of us a space of freedom that no-one can take away. Despite the most unfavorable outward circumstances\, we can claim our freedom because God is its source and its guarantee. Without this\, we will always be in search for something else to fulfill us\, and we will never understand true happiness.” \nJanuary 26       Book Study Part 1 (pp. 9-44)\nFebruary 2       Book Study Part 2 (pp. 45-80)\nFebruary 9       Book Study Part 3 (pp. 81-110)\nFebruary 16     Book Study Part 4 (pp. 111-134) \nSchedule: \n6:15 Arrive and Welcome\n6:30 Rosary\n6:45 Discussion\n7:45 Depart \nCost: $20 \nContact: events@dio.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://dio.org/event/interior-freedom-book-study-series/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Interior Freedom Book Study Series
DESCRIPTION:Copies of the book\, Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe\, can be ordered online. \nAmazon Link to Order Book \nFr. Jacques Philippe is a spiritual master whose writings are accessible and profound.  Join us for this four-week book study of his book\, Interior Freedom\, in which he helps us to understand how to experience freedom within ourselves in the midst of so many things\, internal and external\, that are out of our control. \nFrom the description of the book: “In his book\, Interior Freedom\, Fr. Jacques Phillipe shows us that we possess\, each of us\, inside of us a space of freedom that no-one can take away. Despite the most unfavorable outward circumstances\, we can claim our freedom because God is its source and its guarantee. Without this\, we will always be in search for something else to fulfill us\, and we will never understand true happiness.” \nJanuary 26       Book Study Part 1 (pp. 9-44)\nFebruary 2       Book Study Part 2 (pp. 45-80)\nFebruary 9       Book Study Part 3 (pp. 81-110)\nFebruary 16     Book Study Part 4 (pp. 111-134) \nSchedule: \n6:15 Arrive and Welcome\n6:30 Rosary\n6:45 Discussion\n7:45 Depart \nCost: $20 \nContact: events@dio.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://dio.org/event/interior-freedom-book-study-series/2026-02-09/
LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Interior Freedom Book Study Series
DESCRIPTION:Copies of the book\, Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe\, can be ordered online. \nAmazon Link to Order Book \nFr. Jacques Philippe is a spiritual master whose writings are accessible and profound.  Join us for this four-week book study of his book\, Interior Freedom\, in which he helps us to understand how to experience freedom within ourselves in the midst of so many things\, internal and external\, that are out of our control. \nFrom the description of the book: “In his book\, Interior Freedom\, Fr. Jacques Phillipe shows us that we possess\, each of us\, inside of us a space of freedom that no-one can take away. Despite the most unfavorable outward circumstances\, we can claim our freedom because God is its source and its guarantee. Without this\, we will always be in search for something else to fulfill us\, and we will never understand true happiness.” \nJanuary 26       Book Study Part 1 (pp. 9-44)\nFebruary 2       Book Study Part 2 (pp. 45-80)\nFebruary 9       Book Study Part 3 (pp. 81-110)\nFebruary 16     Book Study Part 4 (pp. 111-134) \nSchedule: \n6:15 Arrive and Welcome\n6:30 Rosary\n6:45 Discussion\n7:45 Depart \nCost: $20 \nContact: events@dio.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://dio.org/event/interior-freedom-book-study-series/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Villa Maria Retreat Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T181500
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SUMMARY:Interior Freedom Book Study Series
DESCRIPTION:Copies of the book\, Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe\, can be ordered online. \nAmazon Link to Order Book \nFr. Jacques Philippe is a spiritual master whose writings are accessible and profound.  Join us for this four-week book study of his book\, Interior Freedom\, in which he helps us to understand how to experience freedom within ourselves in the midst of so many things\, internal and external\, that are out of our control. \nFrom the description of the book: “In his book\, Interior Freedom\, Fr. Jacques Phillipe shows us that we possess\, each of us\, inside of us a space of freedom that no-one can take away. Despite the most unfavorable outward circumstances\, we can claim our freedom because God is its source and its guarantee. Without this\, we will always be in search for something else to fulfill us\, and we will never understand true happiness.” \nJanuary 26       Book Study Part 1 (pp. 9-44)\nFebruary 2       Book Study Part 2 (pp. 45-80)\nFebruary 9       Book Study Part 3 (pp. 81-110)\nFebruary 16     Book Study Part 4 (pp. 111-134) \nSchedule: \n6:15 Arrive and Welcome\n6:30 Rosary\n6:45 Discussion\n7:45 Depart \nCost: $20 \nContact: events@dio.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://dio.org/event/interior-freedom-book-study-series/2026-01-26/
LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Villa Maria Retreat Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T173000
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SUMMARY:Feast of St. Sebastian: Men’s Faith\, Beer\, and Bourbon Night
DESCRIPTION:An evening of male fraternity in Christ. The evening begins with Mass at 6 p.m. and then continues with drinks and discussion of the joys and challenges faced by men striving to follow Christ within the Catholic Church. \nTuesday\, January 20\, 2026 \n\n5:30 Arrival and Welcome\n6:00 Mass\n7:00 Fellowship and Faith Sharing Discussion\n9:00 Depart\n\nCost: $10\nRegistration Deadline: January 16\nContact: events@dio.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://dio.org/event/feast-of-st-sebastian-mens-faith-beer-and-bourbon-night/
LOCATION:Villa Maria Retreat Center\, 1903 E Lake Shore Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62712\, United States
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