Upcoming Come & See Events

[AveMariaPurissima]

The Dominican Nuns in Farmington Hills, MI are having a discernment retreat July 24-26, 2026: https://www.opnuns-fh.org/vocation-retreat

[Luigi]

The Monastery of the Holy Cross (Benedictine monks) is in the heart of Chicago - the bill themselves as Monks in the City. It's a fairly new monastery, having only recently celebrated their 35th anniversary. They specialize in solemn liturgies, often chanted in Latin. They sustain themselves with a kind of bed & breakfast within the monastery. They're having a Come and See Weekend October 9th - 11th. 

Participants need to be between 20 and 35 years old, so spread the word to your younger contacts. Good detailed information in the link. 

https://chicagomonk.org/vocations/monastic-experience-weekend/

[KaytePost]

Franciscan Sisters of Christ the Light (formerly the School Sisters of St. Francis) are having one of their Authentic Femininity retreats, that also act as their initial come and see. Young women ages 18-40yrs old are welcome from Sept 25-27, 2026. Retreat starts at 6pm on Friday and ends after lunch on Sunday around 1:30pm.  Event is free, but donations are accepted. 

https://panhandlefranciscans.org/femininity

[KaytePost]

The Sisters of the Little Way are having their first ever vocation event, it will be virtual. 

Is God calling you to religious life and desire to learn about the life and call of the Sisters of the Little Way?
Join us for our first online vocation event Thursday, August, 6th, 2026 from 7 pm - 8 pm ET.
Email vocations@sistersofthelittleway.com to register

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbHASH8vdWs/

[KaytePost]

Franciscan Sisters of Dillingen in Hankison, ND are having a Come and See weekend August 21-23. Link below to their website to register and reach out to their VD, Sr. Mary Ruth. 

"Do you sometimes wonder: What is it like in a convent? Am I called to religious life? What is the Franciscan charism? Come & See with the Franciscan Sisters of Dillingen in Hankinson, North Dakota. Our next weekend experience will be August 21-23, 2026. Visit ndfranciscans.org/vocation-events or contact Sr. Mary Ruth at srmaryruth@sfcretreats.org / (701) 242-7195."
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https://ndfranciscans.org/vocation-events.html

Edited July 26 by KaytePost

[Francis Coffee]

Catholic Women 18-40 discerning religious life? Perhaps God calls you to a Franciscan Charism in this Jubilee Year of St. Francis? Join us for Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Concepcion Medina’s Perpetual Profession on August 2nd at our Wisconsin Motherhouse, Holy Family Convent. 

 https://fscc-calledtobe.org/2026/07/20/invite-to-franciscan-sister-profession/

[Luigi]

This retreat is September 11-13 in St. Petersburg, FL. 

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Catholic Diocese of Saint Petersburg

Calling all single women ages 18-30!

Are you seeking to grow deeper in prayer, discover your unique identity as a woman, and learn more about God’s plan for your life? You’re invited to the upcoming Fiat Ministries Discernment Retreat at Saint Leo Abbey!

Led by Team Fiat, this retreat brings together young women and consecrated religious sisters from various communities for a weekend of prayer, fellowship, small group discussions and joyful witness.

Come encounter Christ and spend time discerning where God may be calling you.
 Saint Leo Abbey | Saint Leo, FL
 Cost: $50
Open to single women ages 18-30

Register today by clicking here: https://fiatministries.org/retreat-petersburg/

Edited July 28 by Luigi

[Luigi]

From Subiaco Abbey (Benedictine monks) in Arkansas, Sept. 4-6, 2026: 

"CURIOUS ABOUT MONASTIC LIFE?: Our community once again offers a weekend where single Catholic men, 18-45, can come and see if monastic life might be your calling. Our last two retreats allowed men to experience the full immersion and they are making longer return visits for their second encounter. The only way to scratch that monastic itch is to begin by attending our short but intense Come and See weekend. Check out our website, read answers to the most frequently asked questions, and complete a form to submit to talk further with our vocation team. See if a place called Subiaco might be where God is calling you. For that we monks chant: UIOGD!"

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1543419600119243

 

[Luigi]

Dominican Monastery of Mary the Queen [in Girard, IL]

 Come and See: Discernment Weekend for Young Women | October 23rd-25th, 2026.

If you feel a stirring for deeper meaning, a longing for prayer, purpose, and a life rooted in God’s love, this weekend is an invitation to pause, listen, and explore. Discover a life where prayer shapes each day, community feels like home, and silence opens the heart to God’s tenderness.Come and see. Your journey of discernment is sacred—and you don’t have to walk it alone.

Register here: https://opnunsil.org/Vocations/Come-and-See-Registration