Summer Priest Retreat

This silent, directed retreat is held on the Creighton University campus in Omaha, Nebraska. Each day includes Mass, Holy Hour, and a meeting with a dedicated spiritual director. Retreat silence begins on the evening of arrival after a short conference and ends in the morning of the last day.

When?

Five-day retreat:  June 13 to June 18, 2027
Cost: $1,300

Eight-day retreat: June 16 to June 23, 2027
Cost: $1,550

Where:

Creighton University Campus
Omaha, Nebraska

Participants will receive two dorm rooms. One room includes a bed, desk, chair, mini-fridge, and microwave, with access to a full bathroom; the other room includes a comfortable chair just for the participant. Daily meetings with one's own spiritual director are in person in a separate room. All meals are provided through the Creighton University dining hall, which is not silent. All Masses are in St. John's Church on campus with seminarians present during their program. Separate chapels are set up on campus for quiet prayer, as Creighton's campus and St. John's are busy and not silent.

A letter of good standing is required by the Archdiocese of Omaha and must be submitted prior to the start of the retreat. Instructions on that will be provided by IPF staff.

Creighton University requires parking permits (if driving) and ID cards while on campus. Prior to the start of the retreat, an additional application to Creighton's internal system must be submitted. If you have already attended an IPF program at Creighton or if you are a former Creighton student, please indicate below. IPF staff will facilitate all communication with Creighton.

If you wish to stay additional days on campus, the fee is $157/day.

Eppley Airfield is close to campus. You will be picked up and dropped off by IPF volunteers or staff. Or you may choose a taxi or ride-share.

If you have questions before you register, please reach out to ipfprograms@priestlyformation.org