Welcome To the Espousal Retreat House and Conference Center
Our Mission is to provide a peaceful environment, resources, and leadership for spiritual healing for people of all ages. We conduct and host spiritual, educational and cultural programs, consistent with our tradition as Catholics and Stigmatines. We are committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and we are part of the mission of the Church in the Archdiocese of Boston.
OUR DIRECTOR
Fr. Robert H. Masciocchi, CSS gives Day and Weekend Retreats and other programs at the Center, including Marriage Preparation. He has spent more than 25 years in ministry at the Espousal Retreat Center, where he has served as director since 1996. He holds a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling from the Andover-Newton Theological School. He integrates prayer and Scripture in the counseling process. He is a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor. To contact Fr. Bob use the Ask Bob link on the left-hand side of this page.
We are a sensible alternative for your next business meeting or conference. A business like, yet peaceful atmosphere, conducive to effective, focused meetings. Set on fifty acres easily accessible from the Massachusetts Turnpike and Routes 128/95. Some of our features include:
*competitive prices;
*overnight accommodations for 80;
*large dining room;
*large and small conference rooms for 15-175 people;
*break-out rooms;
*full service kitchen;
*audio/visual equipment;
*fax/copier/online accessibility;
*ample free parking; and
*fine hotels and restaurants nearby.
Click here to inquire about availability.
Our Marriage Preparation program is offered fourteen weekends throughout the year. They are usually held on the first weekend of the month (unless there is a holiday) plus two additional weekends. The program begins with registration on Saturday evening at 5:30pm and concludes on Sunday with Mass and a special blessing prayer. The program ends by 5:00pm on Sunday. An overnight stay is not required; however, accommodations can be provided if requested. Two married couples and a priest form the Team. A brief presentation is given; a handout is completed by each individual privately; the engaged couple is then given time to share their responses and to dialogue with each other. Included in the program are group discussions, an engagement blessing, lunch on Sunday, and Mass. At the conclusion of Mass, certificates are presented to certify that the couple has completed the Marriage Preparation Program. If you would like to sign up, please review the dates below and click here for more information.
Marriage Preparation Dates 2010
Aug 7-8, Sept 11-12, Oct 9-10, Nov 6-7, & Dec 4-5
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