Deacons

Each deacon is required to make an annual retreat of at least 3 days, every calendar year. Retreats can be taken individually through retreat centers, with wives, or by attending retreats sponsored by the Diocese of Toledo and then reported at this website. Following are upcoming retreats available to all deacons in the diocese.

Friday through Sunday, February 7-9, 2025

• Retreat Director:  Fr. Eric Schild

• Time/Location:  Lial Retreat Center, Whitehouse OH, 6 pm Friday to 12:00 noon Sunday

• Registration: Available from 12/10/24 through 1/27/25 at https://toledodiocese.regfox.com/pre-lenten-permanent-deacon-retreat

Friday through Sunday, August 8-10, 2025 - RETREAT CANCELLED (one Deacon Retreat only will be offered in 2025)

Friday through Sunday, February 13-15, 2026

• Retreat Director:  Fr. Joseph Mominee

• Time/Location:  Lial Retreat Center, Whitehouse OH, 6 pm Friday to 12:00 noon Sunday

• Registration: Will be available in late-November 2025 (after Thanksgiving)

Friday through Sunday, August 7-9, 2026

• Deacon and Wives Retreat

• Retreat Director:  TBD

• Time/Location:  Maria Stein Spiritual Center, Maria Stein OH, 6 pm Friday to 12:00 noon Sunday

• Registration: Will be available in late-November 2025 (after Thanksgiving)

Friday through Sunday, February 5-7, 2027

• Retreat Director:  TBD

• Time/Location:  Lial Retreat Center, Whitehouse OH, 6 pm Friday to 12:00 noon Sunday

• Registration: Will be available in late-November 2025 (after Thanksgiving)