Retracing Our Journey of Faith
Retreat for Deacons
October 10-12, 2025
Extra Day - October 9, 2025
Fr. Thomas J. Scirghi, S.J.
The early Church was founded by enthusiastic storytellers. These disciples were eager to share their experiences of encountering Jesus and the profound impact He had on their lives. For deacons and all disciples, it is essential to reflect on our own stories of meeting Jesus and the difference He has made for us. During this retreat, we will explore the journeys of several prominent Christians and discover how they came to follow Jesus Christ.
This retreat begins with dinner Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. and concludes with Mass and brunch on Sunday morning. You’re also invited to arrive Thursday morning for an extra day that includes lunch and dinner.
Offering: $475 for assigned Deacons,
$350 for retired Deacons,
$100 for extra day (arrive Thursday morning, includes lunch and dinner)
Presenter Profile
Fr. Thomas J. Scirghi, S.J.
Fr. Thomas J. Scirghi, S.J., is a member of the East Coast Province of the Society of Jesus and professor emeritus of theology at Fordham University, specializing in sacraments, liturgy, and preaching. He has taught preaching courses worldwide and at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley and the Jesuit College of Theology in Melbourne. He served as the Thomas More Chair of Catholic Studies at the University of Western Australia and the University of Notre Dame Australia. He holds five degrees and has authored several texts, including Longing to See Your Face: Preaching in a Secular Age. Fr. Scirghi is currently engaged in promoting the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Dietary restrictions? Holy Family is committed to making your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, and to that end, we can accommodate most dietary needs. Please email Ted, our registrar, at tjastrzebski@holyfamilyretreat.org, if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, so that we may make preparations in advance of your retreat.