"A Hidden Gem" in the Heart of Metairie

The Retreat Center has been a part of the fabric of life in New Orleans for over 50 years, and is regarded as holy ground by all those who have been coming here on retreat. It was built in 1958 by the Cenacle Sisters in order to provide a spiritual sanctuary for those who wanted to spend quiet time in prayer and deepen their relationship with God. In October of 2013, the Archdiocese of New Orleans purchased the property from the Cenacle Sisters and continues to build upon this same foundation today.

As a Catholic Retreat Center, our mission is to provide a welcoming place for all people to explore and deepen their relationships with God and draw closer to Him. We aim to offer a variety of programs and opportunities where everyone who visits can grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in a comfortable and peaceful setting. We pray that all those who visit the Retreat Center might experience the nurturing, healing and transformative love of God and be renewed through the joy of the Gospel. 

As a ministry in the Archdiocese, we offer retreats for women as well as men and Days of Prayer, which are open to both men and women. We look forward to expanding our ministry to include programs and opportunities for young adults and families as well. We also host a variety of ministries, parishes and schools for their own days of retreat.