Easter Seminar for Priests & Seminarians
The annual Easter Seminar was established in 1984 to provide diocesan priests and seminarians an opportunity for prayer, fraternity, and formation following the Lenten season and Easter Triduum. The days are spent in reflection and discussion with distinguished invited speakers on topics facing the priesthood, the Church, and the world today.
Schedule
The Easter Seminar begins on Sunday at 6:30 PM with dinner and concludes after Mass and breakfast on Wednesday.
The daily schedule will include:
- Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament
- Morning Prayer and Vespers of the Liturgy of the Hours in common Holy Hour
- Two lectures from a featured guest speaker
- Celebration of the Holy Eucharist, recitation of the Rosary, and an Examination of Conscience with Night Prayer
The retreat speaker and theme for each year will be announced at a later date.
Location
Shellbourne Conference Center
359 W 200 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385
The conference center is located approximately 90 minutes from O’Hare and Midway Airports.
Dates
2027: Sunday, March 28 – Wednesday, March 31
2028: Sunday, April 16 – Wednesday, April 19
2029: Sunday, April 1 – Wednesday, April 4