Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center

Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center A place for spiritual renewal... In 1741, St. This community is kown as The Passionist and they have been directing retreats at Mater Dolorosa sice 1932.
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Paul of the Cross founded a Roman Catholic religious community dedicated to prclaiming Christ crucified and to keep alive the loving memeory of His sufferings and death. The Passionist Community invites you to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center, to come away and rest awhile and experience the peace in which the world cannot give.

- Located on 80 acres of foothills.
- Beautiful lawns and walkways.
- Open fields and groves of trees.
- Outdoors Stations of the Cross.
- Garden of Seven Sorrows.
- Blessed Sacrament Garden.
- Retreatants Chapel.
- A breath-taking view of the San Gabriel Valley.
- Three large meeting rooms.
- Guest stay overnight in one of 90 rooms with private baths.
- Rooms accessable to the handicapped are availible. The Reatreat Center truly provides a congenial enviroment for personal reflection, prayer, creative thinking, and relaxation. Cost: Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Centeris sustained by the donations of the retreatants. All are welcome at Mater Dolorosa. No one is excluded because of inability to make a retreat donation.

Today is the Memorial of Our Lady of SorrowsThis is the moment when Mary, simple maiden of Nazareth, became Queen of Hea...
09/16/2026

Today is the Memorial of Our Lady of SorrowsThis is the moment when Mary, simple maiden of Nazareth, became Queen of Heaven and Earth, Queen of Angels and Saints, seated in the mud and dirt of Calvary, at the foot of the Cross. Read Fr. Pat Brennan's reflection on this day of love and compassion at https://passionist.org/2025/09/15/daily-scripture-september-15-2025/

On September 15th, as we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (Mater Dolorosa in Latin), our beloved heavenly patr...
09/12/2026

On September 15th, as we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (Mater Dolorosa in Latin), our beloved heavenly patroness , I want to extend my prayers and warm wishes to each of you. May Mary, who stood faithfully at the foot of the Cross, continue to accompany us in our lives and in the ministry we share together.
I pray that Our Lady of Sorrows will intercede for you and your families and continue to guide and bless our mission. We will celebrate Mass on Tuesday, September 15, at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel, followed by coffee and pastries. We would love to have you join us for this special Mass! - Fr. Febin Barose, C.P., Ed.D.

Another thankful Thursday post! πŸ™ We're taking a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our amazing donors and...
09/10/2026

Another thankful Thursday post! πŸ™ We're taking a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our amazing donors and sponsors who have made a significant impact on our organization. Your generosity and support mean the world to us, and we're honored to have you as part of our community. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make a difference! πŸ’•

Grief Retreat on August 29, 2026, was an unforgettable experience! What a great day filled with love, support, and heali...
09/09/2026

Grief Retreat on August 29, 2026, was an unforgettable experience! What a great day filled with love, support, and healing. Thank you to all who joined us and made this day so special. Your presence meant the world to us, and we're grateful for the opportunity to share this journey with you. πŸ™πŸ’•

May Living Water FlowWalk with us this Season of CreationSeptember 1 – October 4Learn more: passionist.org/s/season-of-c...
09/07/2026

May Living Water Flow
Walk with us this Season of Creation
September 1 – October 4

Learn more: passionist.org/s/season-of-creation-2026

Thankful Thursday- Thank you to our Century on the Hill sponsors! To learn more or to join the journey, visit our websit...
09/03/2026

Thankful Thursday- Thank you to our Century on the Hill sponsors! To learn more or to join the journey, visit our website: materdolorosa.org/centennial

7 Signs You Might Need a Spiritual Retreat: Discover seven signs it may be time to step away from the busyness of everyd...
09/02/2026

7 Signs You Might Need a Spiritual Retreat: Discover seven signs it may be time to step away from the busyness of everyday life and make space for rest, prayer and a deeper encounter with God. https://passionist.org/2026/08/17/7-signs-you-might-need-a-spiritual-retreat/. For our retreat calendar, visit https://materdolorosa.org/calendar/

Discover seven signs it may be time to step away from the busyness of everyday life and make space for rest, prayer and a deeper encounter with God.

From our very first retreat under the old Moreton Bay Fig in 1926 to celebrating 100 years in 2026, God has faithfully g...
08/31/2026

From our very first retreat under the old Moreton Bay Fig in 1926 to celebrating 100 years in 2026, God has faithfully guided Mater Dolorosa through every season.

✨ 1926 – First retreat
✨ 1932 – Dedicated retreat center opens
✨ 1991 – Rebuilding after the earthquake
✨ 2025 – Recovery after the Eaton Fire
✨ 2026 – Celebrating 100 years!

Thank you for being part of our story.

Address

700 N Sunnyside Avenue
Sierra Madre, CA
91024

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16263557188

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