The Doctrinaries, the family of San Cesare de Bus, are offering a retreat for young people to begin their spiritual exercises from April 30 to May 3, 2026, at the Casa dell’Amicizia, Via Casato Vicendone, 17 in Almese (Turin). The retreat, open to all ages 17 and up, will be an experience that seeks to create a climate of silence to facilitate a personal encounter with the Lord through prayer. There will also be moments of community, liturgical activities, sharing, and possibly recreation, to facilitate a gradual entry into silence. The mini-exercises will be led by Father Paolo with the assistance of Brother Rodrigo. For information, please write to pastorale.giovanile@dottrinari.org or call Father Paolo, DC, at +39 339 1659678.
The stay, excluding travel, will cost €60. You must bring a Bible and a notepad, a sleeping bag, comfortable clothing, personal effects, and an alarm clock. You must also bring a desire to encounter the Lord, experience silence, and accept His help.
You must register by April 5th by writing an email to pastorale.giovanile@dottrinari.org and paying a deposit of €40 to the Congregazione dei Preti della Dottrina Cristiana, to the current account IBAN IT86O0306909606100000183131, with the reason for payment Cesar-stock 26. Beta and the name and surname of the participant.
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