Retreats
Withdrawing from the world to encounter God
(verb) retreat — withdraw to a quiet or secluded place.
What is a retreat?
Whilst God can be found in all things, sometimes it helps to step out of the noise of the world completely and pray for a while. This experience is often called a retreat, in the sense that it means withdrawing to focus on your relationship with God and consider the deeper things of life. Retreats are typically a guided experience and can vary in style, from weekends to weeks, from silent to more conversational - there are many different kinds of retreat. However, a retreat experience is always an experience of an oasis, an adventure of prayer. Find one that works for you.
About our spirituality centres
Dhyanashrama, Bangalore
Dhyanashrama is a Jesuit retreat centre located on the outskirts of Bengaluru, designed as a quiet space for prayer and spiritual renewal. Set in a peaceful, rural-like environment, it emphasizes silence, solitude, and reflection. The centre offers Ignatian retreats, personal guidance, and spiritual accompaniment, making it ideal for individuals or groups seeking deeper inner life through structured silent retreats.
Fatima Retreat House, Mangalore
Fatima Retreat House in Mangaluru is one of the oldest Jesuit retreat centres in Karnataka, established in 1950. It serves as a major hub for Ignatian retreats, spiritual seminars, and counselling. Known for its atmosphere of prayer and silence, it welcomes people from all walks of life to experience solitude and encounter the divine. The centre provides residential facilities and has long been a “powerhouse” for spiritual renewal.
Xavier Sadan, Mysore
Xavier Sadan in Mysuru is a Jesuit retreat house dedicated to fostering spiritual growth through the tradition of Ignatian spirituality. It conducts retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, helping participants deepen their relationship with God through prayer, reflection, and guided spiritual direction. Along with other Jesuit centres in Karnataka, it serves both clergy and laypersons seeking meaningful spiritual experiences.
Prerana, Bangalore
Prerana in Bengaluru is a Jesuit social and spiritual centre focused on human development and empowerment, especially among marginalized communities. Unlike the retreat houses, it integrates spirituality with social action—offering programs in leadership, youth formation, women’s empowerment, and community development. It reflects the Jesuit mission of promoting faith and justice through transformative engagement with society.