SUBUKIA MARIAN SHRINE
Subukia Retreat House
The Retreat house is located at the Subukia National Marian Shrine, a serene environment for prayers, retreats, meetings or even resting. The center is equipped with Kitchen with all facilities, Laundry and Drying area, Dining Room with the capacity of 200 people, 2 Common dormitories up to 60 people, there are 54 self- contained rooms, 3 meeting Halls, 1 counselling room and 2 chapels in this building. At this House there is a chance of reconnecting yourself with the Lord through sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharist. With the help of friars who always avail themselves to guide and direct retreatants to a spiritual nourishment. Franciscan Charism is shared through the living the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and continually growing the awareness of God’s presence and work among us and in the lives of the many people who visit the Retreat house.
Spiritual Activities
Preached retreat
Direct Retreat
Silent Retreats
Prayers and Rituals
Spiritual Workshops and Lectures
Other Activities
- Nature Walks and Ecological Awareness: Encourage participants to engage with nature by organizing guided walks in the surrounding natural environment.
- The retreat house serves as a place for victims of rape and suicidal attempters, to come seek counselling and spiritual upliftment. Also, it serves as a home for Bishops during National prayer day.
- Journaling and Reflection: Provide opportunities for participants to engage in reflective writing or journaling exercises.
Personal Guidance and Spiritual Counseling: Offer one-on-one sessions with experienced spiritual directors or counselors to provide personalized guidance and support for participants on retreat.
It serves as a home for us friars during retreats, meetings, especially during chapters.