Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat and Spirituality Center

08/27/2026

Monthly Day of Prayer resumes in September!

Step away from the busyness of everyday life and spend a day renewing your relationship with God through prayer, reflection, and fellowship. With inspiring conferences, Reconciliation, Mass, Adoration, and time for quiet prayer on our beautiful grounds, the Monthly Day of Prayer offers a peaceful opportunity to refresh your spirit and draw closer to Christ.

Join us
Wed. Sept 9 or Sunday, Sept 13 as Fr. Leland Thorpe, OMV explains Heroic Service in the Church: The Life and Legacy of Venerable Bruno Lanteri
Fr. Leland will share the heroic holiness and service of Venerable Bruno Lanteri, founder of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. Fr. Lanteri lived through times of great upheaval, and was instrumental in rebuilding the Church in his day and raising up a wave of holiness among God’s people. His teaching and witness continue to be a blessing to the Church today, especially through the ministry of his spiritual sons, the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. God's mercy and the opportunity to receive special graces.

08/24/2026

Take time away from the noise of everyday life and deepen your relationship with God through prayer, reflection, and the wisdom of St. Ignatius. This 3-night silent retreat offers the guidance of an experienced retreat master and a peaceful setting to renew your heart, mind, and soul.
Our next Ignatian Preached Retreat will be Oct 23-26.
Visit www.olph-retreat.org to reserve your spot.

08/19/2026

Come away to OLPH and give yourself the gift of time to slow down, reconnect, and listen for God’s voice. In our peaceful setting, you’ll find space for prayer, reflection, and renewal away from the distractions of everyday life.
We still have Desert Day, 3-night and 5-night Private Retreats available this fall.
Visit www.olph-retreat.org to book your retreat.

08/11/2026

Join us this Thursday (8/13/26) for the recording of two Televised Masses for the Homebound. The first Mass will be at 10 with the second immediately following at 10:45.
We look forward to seeing you.
Please be early so as not to interrupt the recording.

06/12/2026

Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus—a feast that turns our hearts back to Christ’s infinite love and the saving mercy that flows from His very Person.

At our retreat center, we invite you to spend a little time with the Heart of Jesus in prayer and renewal—especially by praying for mercy and reparation, and by entrusting your life (and family) to Him through a personal or family consecration.

As the Bishops of the United States consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart this week, we invite you to likewise renew your confidence in the Lord’s providential care for us all and resolve to glorify his love in all you do.

“Heart of Jesus, make my heart like Yours—full of love, mercy, and trust.”

06/08/2026

Beautifying the Holy Family Statue

Thank you to Marcia Auth for her generosity and care for our sacred grounds!

Through her thoughtful gift, the Holy Family Statue has been beautifully landscaped and transformed into a peaceful place for prayer and reflection—a quiet space where retreatants can pause, encounter the Lord, and rest in His presence.

06/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who has supported the update of our 30-year-old water system! We’ve made incredible progress—and the sulfur smell is gone!

So far, we have:
Replaced multiple pumps at our wells and treatment plant
Installed new filtration systems to improve water quality throughout
Updated underground piping and key plumbing components
Upgraded control panels, wiring, and electrical systems
Repaired and replaced valves, filters, and backflow preventers
Replaced water softeners

Still to come:
Replacing the pump on our second well
Rebuilding the concrete housing that protects our electrical connections

Because of your generosity, our water system is now safer, cleaner, and more reliable for all who visit.

Thank you for making this possible!

06/01/2026

You’re invited to our Open House at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat and Spirituality Center on the Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help!

Come tour our peaceful grounds, meet our team, and discover a place of prayer, rest, and renewal.

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 3989 S. Moon Dr., Venice, FL 34292

During the Open House you can:
• Tour our beautiful grounds and facilities
• Learn about retreats and programs
• Experience the peace and renewal our Center offers
• Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help with our community

Please RSVP by June 20, 2026
📞 941-486-0233

All are welcome — we look forward to welcoming you!

05/28/2026

Thank you to Michelle Murray for her incredible generosity!

During a retreat at OLPH, she noticed the deteriorating condition of our prayer decks and felt called to help. Through her generosity, not only were the decks replaced, but the bridges as well—restoring these sacred spaces for all who come here to pray and encounter the Lord.

After a year of dedicated work the project was finally completed. Made possible by our faithful volunteer maintenance crew— Derek Baiz, Mike Day, Chuck Hammerle, Tony Hopfinger, John Myer.

On April 21, Michelle returned to OLPH for the blessing of each of these renewed spaces, a beautiful moment of gratitude and grace for all involved.

05/25/2026