All active and senior active deacons are required to attend the annual retreat and day of prayer or arrange with the director at least two weeks in advance for an alternate option (see Ongoing Formation).
Fully retired deacons are always welcome to attend! See below for scheduled events and alternative options.
Feb. 26-28, 2027
Diaconate Retreat & Conference
Details TBD
With Father Aquinas Guilbeau, OP, University Chaplain and Vice President of Ministry and Mission, CUA
Doubletree by Hilton
2100 Bush River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Aug. 14, 2027
Day of Prayer
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
With Sister Pamela Smith, SSCM, Ph.D. — Topic TBD
Our Lady of the Hills Church
120 Marydale Lane
Columbia, SC 29210
ourladyofthehillssc.org
Feb. 25-27, 2028
Annual Retreat & Convocation
Details TBD
With Daniel Lloyd, Ph.D. — Topic TBD
Doubletree by Hilton
2100 Bush River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Aug. 12, 2028
Day of Prayer
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
With Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS — topic TBD
Our Lady of the Hills Church
120 Marydale Lane
Columbia, SC 29210
ourladyofthehillssc.org
Feb. 3, 2029
Diaconal Ordination – Class of 2029
11:00 a.m.
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist120 Broad StreetCharleston, SC 29401
Feb. 23-25, 2029
Diaconate Retreat & Conference
Details TBD
Doubletree by Hilton
2100 Bush River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Aug. 11, 2029
Day of Prayer
Father Rhett Williams
Pastor of St. Thomas More Catholic Church
Catholic Chaplain at USC
Director of Vocations
Topic TBD
Alternative retreats and Days of Prayer Resources
Mepkin Abbey, Moncks Corner, SC
Abbey of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, GA
Belmont Abbey, Belmont, NC
Ignatius House, Atlanta, GA
Hermitage, Effingham, SC (Airbnb)
Carmelite Annual Retreat, Darien, IL
The Heritage, Sharon, GA
Saved by Grace Retreat Center, Florence, SC