Sacred Heart Retreat Center

09/06/2026

A short history of the Sacred Heart Retreat Center - A Rich Heritage

*Built in 1931 and expanded in 1952, St. Francis Friary in Burlington stands as a “preeminent example of the Spanish Colonial Revival Style in Racine County” and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

For decades, this impressive edifice served the Franciscans of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and became a beloved pilgrimage destination for Catholics throughout the northern Midwest.

In May 2023, the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest acquired this historic property, renaming it Sacred Heart Retreat Center to reflect its new mission of serving the spiritual needs of the faithful.*

~ More fun facts on the Sacred Heart Retreat Center here: https://shrcburlington.org/about/

~ Guided Silent Retreat Schedule here: https://shrcburlington.org/register/

~ Donations here: https://shrcburlington.org/support/

08/31/2026

08/27/2026

Want to know how fun the Annual Retreat Center Gala is?

It’s THIS FUN!!!

Get your tickets now! You don’t want to miss out on this wildly entertaining evening!
Retreat Center Gala Tickets and Donations: https://event.auctria.com/fdad8e6d-ad40-4389-b2c6-1311adb20d34/

08/21/2026

Mark your calendars! IT IS TIME, for the 3rd Annual Retreat Center Gala!!

Come one, come all! Get your tickets immediately and do not miss out on this fabulously fun evening in support of the Sacred Heart Retreat Center! 

Can’t make it to the Gala on Oct. 30th? You can still donate! Click the link below for more details!

Retreat Center Gala Tickets and Donations: https://event.auctria.com/fdad8e6d-ad40-4389-b2c6-1311adb20d34/

08/19/2026

The Retreat Center Chapel continues to transform! Gorgeous progress is being made as this stunning, reclaimed white oak from France is being laid. The floor should be completed by the end of September.

Notice the Versailles style pattern inlay which is in the sanctuary as well as the side altars and the sacristy.

Help the Sacred Heart Retreat Center continue these most important renovations and restorations, for the greater honor and glory of God, by donating here:
https://shrcburlington.stellarwebsystems.com/donations/pool/395bf05b-3c93-11f0-b441-16ffeab70ea9

Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest

08/07/2026

August looks magnificent at Sacred Heart Retreat Center! Does not your soul call longingly to spend time here? Even the cicadas singing in the trees cannot help but voice their encouragement! Come!

Guided, silent retreat registration here:
https://shrcburlington.org

08/05/2026

Join all of us at Sacred Heart Retreat Center in wishing a most Blessed and HAPPY 12th Anniversary of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood to retreat center General Manager, Canon Andrew Todd. God Bless and keep you always, dear Canon!

“The end for which God has instituted the priesthood has been to appoint on earth public persons to watch over the honor of his divine majesty, and to procure the salvation of souls.” ~St. Alphonsus Liguori

08/03/2026

Battle Ready to Save Souls!

📍Having a good time at the Institute's Summer Camps at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center, Burlington, WI

08/01/2026

St. Dominic Savio Camp!