Come & Discern Vocation Retreats

Retreats for Men Discerning a Religious Vocation

Do you feel like God is calling you to the priesthood or religious life? If you are a man between 18-40, join the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement for a special discernment experience at Graymoor, the “Holy Mountain,” located an hour north of New York City. Discern whether you might be called to join the Friars in their mission of bringing healing to our broken world.

Who are the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement?

We are Franciscan Friars dedicated to the mission of bringing about reconciliation, healing, and unity in our world. At the Come & Discern Vocation Retreat, you will learn more about our mission of fostering “at-one-ment” through witness stories from the Friars. Also spend time in prayer at our many chapels and shrines, overlooking the beautiful Hudson Valley.

Experience the Benefits of a Discernment Retreat:

Discover the history of the Friars through a guided pilgrimage to our sacred spaces and chapels.
Be challenged by inspiring talks on Biblical Foundations of Call, Theology of Call, and Practical Tools for Discernment.
Spend time in quiet and communal prayer, listening to God’s voice in your life.
Receive guidance from Fr. James Loughran, Dcn. Tom Rich, and others.
Reflect in the peaceful, scenic atmosphere of Graymoor, right on the Appalachian Trail in the Lower Hudson Valley.

To be considered for a vocation retreat, we ask that you please complete the following information form in an effort to become acquainted and learn something of your vocational aspirations and background. This information is strictly confidential. Upon completing the form, our Discernment Department will contact you to help you discern if the Come & Discern Vocation Retreat is a good fit. We look forward to hearing from you!

PERSONAL DATA
Name*
First Last
Age*
Address*
Street Address City State/Province Zip/Postal Code
Email*
Phone*
Level of education completed at this time:
Have you ever been married?
If yes, what is your status now?
Do you have children?
- Yes
- No
If so, what are their ages?
Present occupation:
How would you describe your general health? Physical? Emotional?
PLEASE BRIEFLY ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
How did you become interested in the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement?
Do you know any Friars or Sisters of the Atonement?
What attracts you to the life and ministry of the Graymoor Friars? The Religious life? A life of Church ministry?
Based on what you have read about the Friars of the Atonement, what kind of ministry would you like to do?
Are you interested in the brotherhood or the priesthood?
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?

For more information, contact:

Deacon Thomas Rich, TSA
Vocation Director

Franciscan Friars of the Atonement
40 Franciscan Way
Garrison, NY 10524
845-690-1079
vocdirector@atonementfriars.org

Retreats for Men Discerning a Religious Vocation

Who are the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement?

Experience the Benefits of a Discernment Retreat:

PERSONAL DATA

PLEASE BRIEFLY ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

For more information, contact: