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EVENTS AT AMRC

​We host various events at our retreat center throughout the year. Our main event is the mini-Holy Family Fest, an extended weekend family retreat affiliated with the Apostolate for Family Consecration. We also host St. Joseph Work Fests, Marriage Enrichment Getaway Weekends, Consecration in Truth Events, Vocation Discernment Weekends and many more!

2023 | UPCOMING EVENTS
APRIL 21-22 St. Joseph Men's Work Fest 2023 #1
MAY 5-6 St. Joseph Men's Work Fest 2023 #2
MAY 26-29 Mini-Holy Family Fest 2023

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OUR FACILITY

Nestled in among 125 heavily wooded acres, this beautiful retreat center property has been consecrated to Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in union with St. Joseph.
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OUR STORY

In 2003, John & Mary Timmons were inspired during Eucharistic Adoration ​ to leave their Chicago area home and purchase land in downstate Illinois and start a retreat center for Catholics…
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SUPPORT

Please pray for our work and all of the beautiful families we serve. If you feel called, you can also make a donation to help us maintain and grow our ministry!
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​Ave Maria Retreat Center is a private, independent retreat center for Roman Catholics, not affiliated with the Catholic Diocese of Peoria.
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    • Upcoming Events
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  • Our Story
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  • Prayers
  • Contact Us