Our students represent a diverse spectrum of working professionals seeking to grow academically, personally and professionally. We offer a breadth of program options specifically designed for adult learners to develop essential problem-solving and critical thinking skills beyond specific discipline content.

Benedictine University Ministry has teamed up with the Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8433 Bailey Road, Darien, IL, in a collaborative effort to privide retreats for adult and professionals that are ready made and ready to go.  Please look at the list of retreats.  You will be directed to the Carmelite Retreat Center's registration page.

A Retreat for Men: Archetypes in Everyday Experience

Archetypes are a way of reading reality and accessing the power of one’s soul. In this weekend experience we will unpack the meaning of the four primary masculine archetypes of king, lover, warrior and magician and speak to others as well. This process will involve story, embodied action, sharing, and personal reflection.

Cost $190.00/begins on Friday at 6:00 PM with dinner and ends Sunday at Noon. Please register no later than April 10th. Registration Form.

Faith: Opening the Door to God’s Grace

June 3-8, 2012 or June 10-15, 2012 or June 17-22, 2012
Father Bob Colaresi, O.Carm., Father Bernhard Bauerle, O.Carm., Sister Jane Schlosser, R.S.M., Father David Simpson, O.Carm.During the church’s year of Faith, we will look at the amazement of Jesus when dealing with people who believed and those who did not.
Each day includes two presentations, Eucharist, and Evening Prayer. Sacraments of Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation are also offered. These retreats begin at 7:00 PM on Sunday, and conclude at 1:00 PM on Friday.

Cost: $370.00 includes, private room with private bath, delicious home-cooked meals, snacks and all materials. Register as soon as possible, as space is limited. $100.00 non-refundable deposit is requested at registration time.  Registration Form. 

Catholic Faith. Welcoming Spirit.