Lenten Retreats
Retreats provide a wonderful opportunity to step away from daily tasks and to concentrate on nurturing your spiritual life and building your relationship with Christ. Below, you will find a list of retreat opportunities this Lent.
Diocese of Portland
Brunswick - Come to the Well: A Morning Encounter for Women
The All Saints Women's Ministry invites women to "Come to the Well," a morning encounter for women, on Saturday, February 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen Street in Brunswick. The morning will include coffee and refreshments, praise and worship, a witness talk by Ginette Baker, brief sharing, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and time for fellowship. You can register here or simply come by.
Brunswick - Maine Catholic Men's Conference - Brunswick
Men from across the Diocese of Portland are invited to attend the Maine Catholic Men's Conference, which will be held March 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the St. John's Community Center, 43 Pleasant Street in Brunswick. The keynote speaker will be Father Sebastian White, OP, a Dominican friar. Since 2018, Father White has served as editor-in-chief of Magnificat, a monthly liturgical prayer magazine. The cost of the event is $50. For more details or to register, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/mens-conference-2026.
Dexter - Encountering Divine Mercy Lenten Youth Retreat - Dexter
On Sunday, March 1, Our Lady of the Snows Parish will hold a Lenten Youth Retreat, "Encountering Divine Mercy," with seminarian Nick Hershbine. The retreat, which will run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., will include discussions on Christ's Nearness and on Christ's Passion, Mass celebrated by Father Anthony Lawir, the Rosary, adoration and Benediction, games, and lunch. The retreat is primarily aimed at middle school and high school-aged students, however, younger students may also attend. There is no cost to attend the retreat, but donations to Our Lady's Kitchen are welcome. Please email [email protected] to register. Let Melissa know the names and ages of attendees. Registration will remain open until the retreat day.
Limerick & Sanford - Lenten Retreat with Abbot Marc Crilly
Father Marc Crilly, abbot of the Benedictine Abbey in Harvard, Mass., will lead a two-part retreat on Sinners and Saints February 23 and February 25. The February 23 session will be held at St. Matthew Church in Limerick on February 23 at 5:30 p.m., (following the 5 p.m. Mass) and the February 25 session will be held at Holy Family Church, 66 North Avenue in Sanford at 6 p.m.
Portland - French Language Retreat
A Lenten retreat for French language speakers will be held on Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the chapel and hall of Sacred Heart Church, 65 Mellen Street in Portland.
Portland - Men's Lenten Retreat - Portland
The Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes will hold a Lenten men's retreat on Saturday, February 28, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street in Portland. The retreat will begin with Mass at 8:30 a.m. and will be led by Father Seamus Griesbach, rector of the cathedral and pastor or the other Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes. Please register online at https://portlandcatholic.org/lentretreat2026,
Portland - Parish Lenten Mission with Father Daniel Klimek, TOR
On March 13-14, Father Daniel Maria Klimek, TOR., a priest and Third Order Regular Franciscan friar, will lead a parish mission at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street in Portland, on the theme of Intimacy and Healing with Jesus and Mary. On Friday, March 13, the evening will begin with a soup dinner in Guild Hall, followed by a reflection by Father Klimek from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Stations of the Cross, adoration, & confession from 7:30 p.m. to 8:20 p.m., and then Benediction .On Saturday, March 14, there will be a soup dinner at 5 p.m. in Guild Hall. Father Klimek's reflection will be at 6 p.m., followed by adoration, the sacrament of reconciliation, and Benediction. Father Klimek is known as an engaging speaker and writer. FMI: https://portlandcatholic.org/lenten-mission.
Portland - Women's Lenten Retreat
The Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes will hold a Lenten women's retreat on Saturday, February 21, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. The retreat will begin with Mass at 8:30 a.m. and will feature a presentation from Sister Mary Amata Mueller, OP. Please register online at https://portlandcatholic.org/lentretreat2026, There is a suggested donation of $20.
Sanford - Being a Godly Man in an Ungodly World
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish in Sanford will present a men's retreat, "Being a Godly Man in an Ungodly World" beginning Tuesday, Feburary 17, and continuing on the Tuesdays of Lent through March 24. The retreat will be held following the 6 p.m. Mass at Holy Family Church, 66 North Avenue in Sanford. All men are welcome to attend.
Windham - Eucharistic Discples Ministry Lenten Retreat
The Eucharistic Disciples Ministry is comprised of parishioners who gather biweekly to celebrate the Holy Eucharist as the source and summit of Christian Life. New members are always welcome. The group will hold a retret on Saturday, February 28, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail in Windham.
