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Silent retreat

Retreat centered on the Gospel of John

July 26 – August 1, 2026 Notre-Dame-de-Fidélité Convent, Douvres Calvados 30 places
Silent retreat

"I am the way, the truth and the life" - The encounters of Jesus in the Gospel of John

Taking an extended time of silence to place one's life in the light of the Gospel.

Days of reflection and prayer.

Retreat led by Bishop Bernard Charrier, bishop emeritus.

Programme

  • Sung Lauds (morning), Vespers (evening), and Mass at the end of the morning.
  • Two teaching sessions (one in the morning, one in the afternoon) introduce participants to prayer.
  • Within the proposed schedule, each person freely arranges their own times of personal prayer.

Practical information

Full board or half board available.

Bed linens are provided.

Getting there

Train

Caen train station then bus with the stop in front of the house

Car

Via A13 from Paris toward Caen and A84 from Rennes

Bike

Clearly the best option for then exploring the region around the convent