Pre-Ordination Retreat

This 8-day silent, directed retreat includes two travel days: 12/28/26 and 1/6/27. Silence begins on 12/29/26. The retreat will be hosted at Grand Coteau Retreats, in Grand Coteau Louisiana. Upon submitting this form, you will receive an automated email that will include your entries below. You will later receive a separate email from IPF staff confirming receipt of this form, asking any follow-up question, and/or confirming registration for the retreat. Also, your vocation director will be informed by us that you intend on attending this retreat.

This is a silent directed retreat. The structure of the retreat day will be built around four individual prayer periods of one hour each. You and your director will discuss together the particular grace to pray for and the Scriptural passages that can assist you in your prayer. You will also meet individually with your spiritual director each day. The scheduled times of the day will consist of meals, Mass, and spiritual direction. The remainder of the day is available for prayer as well as rest and exercise.

The retreat center is located in a neighborhood, suitable for walking or running. The Grand Coteau Retreat Center has grounds available for walking, running, and sitting outdoors. 

Payment and Cancellation Cancellation Policy

Because IPF must prepay Grand Coteau, this retreat is subject to our cancellation policy. 

According to this policy, you will be invoiced 60 days before the start of the retreat. If you cancel 15 days or more before the start of the retreat, then payment will not be required. If payment was already provided, it will be refunded in full. If you cancel 14 days or less before the start and have already paid, you will be refunded 80%. If you have not yet paid, you are still responsible for 20% of the total cost. We will adjust our invoice to reflect that and resend.

Accomodations/Dietary Restrictions

Questions about special accommodations and dietary restrictions during the retreat are now handled by Grand Coteau Retreats. 

Exceptions to this policy will be handled on a case-by-case basis. For any questions about this policy or to request relief from payment feel free to reach out to Deacon Omar Gutiérrez, Director of Programs at ogutierrez@priestlyformation.org or at 513-272-8490.