Adult Programs

Lenten Faith-Sharing Group!

Why join? To deepen your faith and build community with adults of different generations through prayer and faith-sharing experiences.

What can I expect?
➢ Weekly opportunities for faith-sharing.
➢ Weekly shared prayer experiences centered around Scripture.
➢ A one-time opportunity to share a longer version of your faith journey with the group.
➢ Occasional lessons/videos for deepening your understanding of prayer and reading the Bible.
➢ A day-long retreat on a Saturday (date TBD, attendance is optional but encouraged).
➢ Informal opportunities to build camaraderie and get to know other group members.

When are meetings? Each Thursday from 7-8:30pm, March 6 through April 24.

If there is significant interest in continuing to meet beyond the last session, this might be possible in a formal or informal capacity. There will also be a day-long retreat on a Saturday at a to-be-determined date.

Do I need to attend all of the sessions? Given that space is limited, and that trust and familiarity among group members develops over time, we encourage you to register only if you are reasonably confident that you can attend all or nearly all of the sessions. While attendance on the retreat is encouraged, it is optional as we realize that it will be unlikely to find a Saturday that works for all group members. The date will be set after meetings begin based on the availability of group members.

Who can register? Adults of all ages 20 and above. We are striving to create a unique community that allows adults to share wisdom and perspectives distinct to different phases of life’s journey. Therefore, we are limiting the number of participants in each age bracket.

While Bergamo is a Catholic retreat center, Christians of all denominations are welcome to participate in this group. Also, people at all stages of their faith journey are welcome to join. Whether you have a deep spirituality or are searching for faith, you are encouraged to register.

What is the cost? This program is free! For those attending the optional retreat, there will be a $15 charge for lunch.

Questions? Please email brendand@bergamocenter.org  or call (937) 426-2363, option 1.

REGISTER HERE

The group will be facilitated by Brendan Dillon, the Guest Services Coordinator at the Bergamo Center. Brendan has been affiliated with multiple lay Marianist communities, has led or directed numerous retreats, and teaches a Western Religions course at Sinclair Community College.

Day of Rest & Healing Personal Retreat Day

The Bergamo Center welcomes individuals seeking a personal day of retreat for Rest & Healing. The Center selects and offers a certain day each month for personal retreats. The recommended offering for this retreat is $50 which includes a box lunch. The opportunity for Spiritual Direction is offered at an additional cost.
Registration Form for upcoming Days of Rest & Healing



Day of Rest & Healing Retreat Sample Schedule:
9:00 Arrival, Visit Room, short self-guided tour
AM Optional Spiritual Direction, Use of Mary Mother of Mercy Chapel
12:00 Box Lunch
PM Optional Spiritual Direction, Walk the property, Grotto, Room rest
4:00 Close the day

Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Direction (also referred to as Spiritual Companionship or Accompaniment) is a spiritual practice developed in relationship by meeting regularly with a spiritual director. This companionship inspires people to experience authenticity in their lives as they connect with and explore their relationship with God. The purpose is to deepen one’s spirituality and growth, paying ever closer attention to what God is inviting you to. God is the real director in the relationship. The spiritual companion is a professionally trained, active companion who helps you to recognize, appreciate, and be attentive to the movement of God in your life.
Click here to see a list of Spiritual directors who commonly have the Bergamo Center as a site for their Spiritual Direction sessions.

Ignatian Spirituality Project Dayton: ISP Dayton is grateful to partner with Bergamo Center to offer regular overnight retreats for men and women in recovery from addiction and homelessness. Our teams also offer regular spiritual reflection sessions in the community and work with Mercy Manor, Saint Vincent DePaul and Good Shepherd Ministries in Dayton.

We are always looking for volunteers to drive participants to Bergamo, facilitate overnight retreats, lead spiritual reflections and simply walk in companionship with people in recovery across the community. We rely on the generosity of our volunteers and our donors to make our ministry possible! Please contact Allison Loecke at aloecke@ispretreats.org  for more information or check out our ISP Dayton website.

Programs- Bergamo Center is interested in providing programs that meet the needs of our community, if your group is looking for a specific retreat, please be sure to contact us so that we might work with you in getting your retreat together.

To inquire about adult retreats please contact: info@bergamocenter.org