Retreats

Find Your Chicago Area Retreat

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normal grief and start to live fully
again.

Chicago

Where & When Can I Find a Joyful Again! Weekend?

Where and When?

Chicago and suburban retreats are held on several weekends throughout the year at Chicagoland parishes, as well as other facilities.

When does it start and end?

Our typical schedule is

  • Saturday 8:45 am to 7:30 pm
  • Sunday 8:45 am to 3:15 pm

Participants leave after Saturday’s  session and return on Sunday morning. Occasionally, the program is held at a facility

How Much Does It Cost?

Costs vary by retreat location.

See the calendar for details.

Adjustments maybe available for special circumstances.

A Two-day Workshop and Spiritual Retreat

Select One* Dates Times Location City Retreat Fees Accommodations fee as listed / Rooms subject to availability /Commuter option available in Step 3.
11/1 & 2, 2025 Canceled Nazareth Retreat House Batavia, IL $150 incl 5 meals YES, $50, private room
April 11-12, 2026 Sat 4/11/2026 starts at 8:45 ends Sun 4/12/2026 at 3:30pm St Mary's Retreat House Lemont, IL $150 incl 5 meals Private room $100
April 25 - 26, 2026 Sat 4/25/2026 starts at 8:45 ends Sun 4/26/2026 at 3:30pm Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House Barrington IL $150 incl 5 meals Private room $125
June 25-26, 2026 Sat 6/27/2026 starts at 8:45 ends Sun 6/28/2026 at 3:30pm St Julie Billiart's Parish Tinley, IL $150 incl 5 meals Commuter only
Aug 8-9, 2026 Sat 8/8/2026 starts at 8:45 ends Sun 8/9/2026 at 3:30pm Visitation Parish Elmhurst, IL $150 incl 5 meals Commuter only
Sept 15-16, 2026 Sat 9/15/2026 starts at 8:45 ends Sun 9/16/2026 at 3:30pm St Mary's Retreat House Lemont, IL $150 incl 5 meals Private room $100
Nov 7-8, 2026 Saturday November 6, 2025 8:45am Sunday November 7, 2025 3:30PM Nazareth Spirituality Center Batavia, IL $150 incl 5 meals Private room $100

I’m Ready to Register for a Joyful Again! Retreat

Register and pay online here, or print this form to complete and mail. (Mailing information is at the bottom of the form)

*REQUIRED FIELDS

Step 1      Be sure you’ve checked one of the boxes above.

Step 2      Tell Us About Yourself

ARE YOU CURRENTLY IN A SUPPORT GROUP?

STEP 3      Recommended donation to cover workshop fees and materials

Choose one of the options below. Check the calendar above to see if overnight accommodations are offered for the weekend you selected

STEP 4      Enter your payment information. You may use your credit card.

Prefer to print and complete this form, then mail along with your check?

General Event Fees:

  • The base fee for all events is $150
  • Most locations offer $50 overnight lodging
  • St Mary's of the Lake Mundelein overnight lodging is $125
  • See above table for specific location information and fees

Mail Downloaded PDF and Fee To: Joyful Again, PO Box 1365, LaGrange Park, IL 60526

We’d Love To Hear From You.
Call us with any questions at
708-354-7211.

Our Volunteers, Facilitators and staff are widows and widowers who have dedicated themselves to our mission of helping people navigate their grief and embark on a new journey. We look forward to hearing from you and will get back to you as quickly as possible.

 

(708) 354-7211
email us
Joyful Again!

P.O BOX 1365

La Grange Park, IL 60526-9465

To request a refund after registering, please call our office at 708-354-7211.