2024 Belize2020 Annual Retreat

Join us on a transformative journey to Belize as we celebrate a decade of collaboration and support for Jesuit works. Our annual retreat, now in its 6th year, will be a unique event of gratitude, reflection, and collaboration.

Thursday, January 11 - Sunday, January 14, 2024

Guadalupe Center, Belize City, Belize

Highlights:

Celebrating 10 Years: Reflect on a decade of impactful collaboration in areas of education, health care, nutrition, and spirituality.
Spiritual Enrichment: Immerse yourself in Ignatian Spirituality and explore new collaborations with prison ministry and hospice ministries.
Special Guests: Father Matthew Baugh (retreat leader), SJ; Father Matt Ruhl, SJ; and Father Andres Vall-Serra, SJ will be joining us, with the potential participation of Father Brian Christopher, SJ, and other Jesuits.

Saturday, January 13, 2023

Day 1: Ignatian Spirituality Retreat
Afternoon: Tour of downtown Belize City and mass at Holy Redeemer Cathedral
Evening: dinner at the Government House - Belize House of Culture

Sunday, January 14, 2023

Day 2: Ignatian Spirituality Retreat
Evening: Sunday mass at St. Martin De Porres

Schedule:

Thursday, January 11, 2023

Arrivals to Belize City
Social hour TBD

Friday, January 12, 2023

Tours of Belize City and St. Martin De Porres campus
Welcome and mass at Guadalupe Center

Accommodations:

Hotel suggestions - book your own stay:

Radisson Fort George Hotel (ten-minute walk)
Golden Bay Belize Hotel (ten-minute walk)
Best Western Biltmore (10-minute shuttle)

Dorm rooms available (include private bath, shared kitchen) -
contact Gina Fonseca at gina_nisbet@yahoo.com to reserve:

Guadalupe Center (on-site) $30/night

Melhado Hall at St. John’s College (30 - 45-minute walk or short shuttle) $35/night

Travel Information:

Major airlines including Southwest, United, Delta, and American fly to Belize City’s Phillip Goodson International Airport (PGIA). Book by December 1st to secure the best rates. Airport pick-ups are available.