A Life Changing Experience

What is Welcome? 
It is a retreat experience that helps you discover what’s missing in your life and what to do about it. Twenty years from now, you’ll look back and this will be one of the defining experiences of your life.

“Welcome saved my life!”
“I never really lived before Welcome. I was just wandering around in a fog.”
“Welcome has made me a better father.”
“I knew something was missing, and I don’t know why I ignored that feeling for so long, but Welcome helped me discover exactly what was missing.”
“I’m a better mother because of Welcome.”
“Welcome saved my marriage.”
“I really don’t know where I’d be today if a friend had not invited me to Welcome 10 years ago.”
“Everywhere I go, people tell me that I am different. They want to know what has changed in my life. I tell them Welcome did it. ‘What’s Welcome?’ they ask. Then I invite them to experience it for themselves.”
“This will be one of the best things you do in your life!”


The Welcome weekend will leave you feeing recharged, renewed, refreshed, and more at home at St. Stephen than ever before. The next overnight Welcome weekends will take place at St Stephen on:

Men: October 19-20, 2024
Register Here
 

Women: September 7 - 8, 2024
Register Here

Welcome FAQ

When? Arrive at 8:00 AM on Saturday - 4:00 PM on Sunday.
Where? St. Stephen Family Life Center
Who? Men or Women age 18 or older
How to dress? Dress is casual and comfortable. We suggest bringing a sweater or jacket so you are comfortable if the room is too cool for you. Pack something to sleep in and a change of clothes for Sunday. 
Where do we sleep? At St. Stephen. We have comfortable air mattresses for each participant. Just bring your own bedding (sleeping bag or sheets/blanket) and pillow. If staying at St. Stephen for the night presents a problem for you, you may go home to sleep. Just make a note on your registration form under "Any speical physical/ dietary / other needs or requirements for the weekend".
Where do we shower? At home before you come on Saturday and at home again on Sunday when you return. 
Will there be food provided? Beginning with a light breakfast on Saturday through lunch on Sunday, an abundance of food and snacks will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements or restrictions in advance so we can accommodate your needs.
Still have questions? Email welcome@ststephencatholic.org.