Welcome to the events’ website of Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center. Here, we hope you will discover and begin to explore this sacred place in Sierra Madre, California. Since 1924, the Passionists and our supporters have sponsored retreats, days of prayer and other spiritual programs to enable all those who are seeking a deeper relationship with God to experience His presence in the peace, beauty and wonder in this remarkable place.
We hope you will join us for a weekend retreat, any of our annual events, or consider joining us for Tuesday morning mass in the Chapel. As you come to know this beautiful and sacred retreat center, we are confident that you will find a renewed experience of God and a deep sense of His love and presence in your life. Come and see, rest and be renewed.
Dr. Michael Cunningham, OFS


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Part 1 – Overview of Prayer Forms; Hosted by all retreat centers with introductions by Dr. Michael Cunningham, O.F.S.
Part 2 – Centering Prayer: Hosted by Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center
Part 3 – Lectio Divina: Hosted by Serra Retreat Center
Part 4 – Visio Divina: Hosted by Holy Spirit Retreat Center
Part 5 – The Labyrinth or Prayer-in-motion: Hosted by Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
Part 6 – Stations of the Cross: Hosted by all members of the LARCC
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Location
LARCC Online
Hosted By
Los Angeles Retreat Center Community (LARCC)

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We often try to discover the complex relationship between ourselves and Jesus Christ. We want to know what it should be, how deep it should be, what does Christ want of us, is Christ within us, and if so, where can we find the divine within us? We will attempt to explore all such questions and provide a deep dive to help discover where Jesus Christ resides deep inside us.
This retreat will lay paths for this exploration, and we invite you to join us on this epic adventure to the interior of our souls. The retreat begins on Friday evening with registration from 3:00-5:00 p.m. The retreat concludes on Sunday morning with Mass at 11:30 a.m. There will be time for personal prayer and the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation. In addition, you will have a chance to schedule with a Spiritual Director and get some much-needed rest.
Time
24 (Friday) 3:00 pm - 26 (Sunday) 1:00 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
26mar6:30 pm7:30 pmCentering Prayer Group*Online Only Right Now*

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The catechism has much to say on the topic of contemplative prayer forms, particularly as they can move a person from a “friendly disposition” in our prayer life to one of “intimacy with God,” illuminating other prayers forms we might be practicing in a new light. Mater Dolorosa hosted an evening of Introduction to Centering prayer on the 11th November, 2018 and twenty-nine souls learned the method, practiced it, and prayed together. It was a wonderful experience and has resulted in setting up a permanent Centering Prayer group at Mater Dolorosa, which will meet weekly.
The sessions will be led by Dr. Michael Cunningham. Dr. Cunningham is a certified Centering Prayer instructor from Contemplative Outreach and will provide background, method and practice.
To register please sign up using the link below or contact Michael Cunningham at mcunningham@materdolorosa.org or by phone at 626 355 7188 x 106.
Time
(Sunday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Location
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center Online
Hosted By
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat CenterDr. Michael Cunningham, OFS, Retreat Center Director
28mar8:30 am9:30 amTuesday Morning Mass

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A weekly mass held every Tuesday morning in the Chapel of Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center. Open to the public.
Time
(Tuesday) 8:30 am - 9:30 am(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Hosted By
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat CenterDr. Michael Cunningham, OFS, Retreat Center Director

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Part 1 – Overview of Prayer Forms; Hosted by all retreat centers with introductions by Dr. Michael Cunningham, O.F.S.
Part 2 – Centering Prayer: Hosted by Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center
Part 3 – Lectio Divina: Hosted by Serra Retreat Center
Part 4 – Visio Divina: Hosted by Holy Spirit Retreat Center
Part 5 – The Labyrinth or Prayer-in-motion: Hosted by Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
Part 6 – Stations of the Cross: Hosted by all members of the LARCC
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Location
LARCC Online
Hosted By
Los Angeles Retreat Center Community (LARCC)
01apr7:00 pmThe Passion LIVE/Obra de la Pasion

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Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Hosted By
Hispanic MinistryHispanic Ministry Committee
02apr6:30 pm7:30 pmCentering Prayer Group*Online Only Right Now*

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The catechism has much to say on the topic of contemplative prayer forms, particularly as they can move a person from a “friendly disposition” in our prayer life to one of “intimacy with God,” illuminating other prayers forms we might be practicing in a new light. Mater Dolorosa hosted an evening of Introduction to Centering prayer on the 11th November, 2018 and twenty-nine souls learned the method, practiced it, and prayed together. It was a wonderful experience and has resulted in setting up a permanent Centering Prayer group at Mater Dolorosa, which will meet weekly.
The sessions will be led by Dr. Michael Cunningham. Dr. Cunningham is a certified Centering Prayer instructor from Contemplative Outreach and will provide background, method and practice.
To register please sign up using the link below or contact Michael Cunningham at mcunningham@materdolorosa.org or by phone at 626 355 7188 x 106.
Time
(Sunday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Location
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center Online
Hosted By
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat CenterDr. Michael Cunningham, OFS, Retreat Center Director
04apr8:30 am9:30 amTuesday Morning Mass

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A weekly mass held every Tuesday morning in the Chapel of Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center. Open to the public.
Time
(Tuesday) 8:30 am - 9:30 am(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Hosted By
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat CenterDr. Michael Cunningham, OFS, Retreat Center Director
07aprAll DayStations of the Cross

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Stations are self-guided in the morning between 9am and 12pm. Guided Stations of the Cross begin at 4:30pm and continue until 7:30pm. For those wishing to join the Young Adult group for a leader-led Stations, please join us at 7pm.
Time
All Day (Friday)(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Hosted By
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat CenterDr. Michael Cunningham, OFS, Retreat Center Director
09apr6:30 pm7:30 pmCentering Prayer Group*Online Only Right Now*

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The catechism has much to say on the topic of contemplative prayer forms, particularly as they can move a person from a “friendly disposition” in our prayer life to one of “intimacy with God,” illuminating other prayers forms we might be practicing in a new light. Mater Dolorosa hosted an evening of Introduction to Centering prayer on the 11th November, 2018 and twenty-nine souls learned the method, practiced it, and prayed together. It was a wonderful experience and has resulted in setting up a permanent Centering Prayer group at Mater Dolorosa, which will meet weekly.
The sessions will be led by Dr. Michael Cunningham. Dr. Cunningham is a certified Centering Prayer instructor from Contemplative Outreach and will provide background, method and practice.
To register please sign up using the link below or contact Michael Cunningham at mcunningham@materdolorosa.org or by phone at 626 355 7188 x 106.
Time
(Sunday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Location
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center Online
Hosted By
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat CenterDr. Michael Cunningham, OFS, Retreat Center Director
07may6:30 pm7:30 pmCentering Prayer Group*Online Only Right Now*

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The catechism has much to say on the topic of contemplative prayer forms, particularly as they can move a person from a “friendly disposition” in our prayer life to one of “intimacy with God,” illuminating other prayers forms we might be practicing in a new light. Mater Dolorosa hosted an evening of Introduction to Centering prayer on the 11th November, 2018 and twenty-nine souls learned the method, practiced it, and prayed together. It was a wonderful experience and has resulted in setting up a permanent Centering Prayer group at Mater Dolorosa, which will meet weekly.
The sessions will be led by Dr. Michael Cunningham. Dr. Cunningham is a certified Centering Prayer instructor from Contemplative Outreach and will provide background, method and practice.
To register please sign up using the link below or contact Michael Cunningham at mcunningham@materdolorosa.org or by phone at 626 355 7188 x 106.
Time
(Sunday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Location
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center Online
Hosted By
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat CenterDr. Michael Cunningham, OFS, Retreat Center Director
14may6:30 pm7:30 pmCentering Prayer Group*Online Only Right Now*

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The catechism has much to say on the topic of contemplative prayer forms, particularly as they can move a person from a “friendly disposition” in our prayer life to one of “intimacy with God,” illuminating other prayers forms we might be practicing in a new light. Mater Dolorosa hosted an evening of Introduction to Centering prayer on the 11th November, 2018 and twenty-nine souls learned the method, practiced it, and prayed together. It was a wonderful experience and has resulted in setting up a permanent Centering Prayer group at Mater Dolorosa, which will meet weekly.
The sessions will be led by Dr. Michael Cunningham. Dr. Cunningham is a certified Centering Prayer instructor from Contemplative Outreach and will provide background, method and practice.
To register please sign up using the link below or contact Michael Cunningham at mcunningham@materdolorosa.org or by phone at 626 355 7188 x 106.
Time
(Sunday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Location
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center Online
Hosted By
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat CenterDr. Michael Cunningham, OFS, Retreat Center Director

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Time
19 (Friday) 3:00 pm - 21 (Sunday) 1:00 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
21may6:30 pm7:30 pmCentering Prayer Group*Online Only Right Now*

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The catechism has much to say on the topic of contemplative prayer forms, particularly as they can move a person from a “friendly disposition” in our prayer life to one of “intimacy with God,” illuminating other prayers forms we might be practicing in a new light. Mater Dolorosa hosted an evening of Introduction to Centering prayer on the 11th November, 2018 and twenty-nine souls learned the method, practiced it, and prayed together. It was a wonderful experience and has resulted in setting up a permanent Centering Prayer group at Mater Dolorosa, which will meet weekly.
The sessions will be led by Dr. Michael Cunningham. Dr. Cunningham is a certified Centering Prayer instructor from Contemplative Outreach and will provide background, method and practice.
To register please sign up using the link below or contact Michael Cunningham at mcunningham@materdolorosa.org or by phone at 626 355 7188 x 106.
Time
(Sunday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Location
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center Online
Hosted By
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat CenterDr. Michael Cunningham, OFS, Retreat Center Director
22may8:00 amAnnual Golf Classic

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Time
(Monday) 8:00 am(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Location
Via Verde Country Club
1400 Avenida Entrada
Hosted By
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat CenterDr. Michael Cunningham, OFS, Retreat Center Director

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We often try to discover the complex relationship between ourselves and Jesus Christ. We want to know what it should be, how deep it should be, what does Christ want of us, is Christ within us, and if so, where can we find the divine within us? We will attempt to explore all such questions and provide a deep dive to help discover where Jesus Christ resides deep inside us.
This retreat will lay paths for this exploration, and we invite you to join us on this epic adventure to the interior of our souls. The retreat begins on Friday evening with registration from 3:00-5:00 p.m. The retreat concludes on Sunday morning with Mass at 11:30 a.m. There will be time for personal prayer and the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation. In addition, you will have a chance to schedule with a Spiritual Director and get some much-needed rest.
Time
2 (Friday) 3:00 pm - 4 (Sunday) 1:00 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
04jun6:30 pm7:30 pmCentering Prayer Group*Online Only Right Now*

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The catechism has much to say on the topic of contemplative prayer forms, particularly as they can move a person from a “friendly disposition” in our prayer life to one of “intimacy with God,” illuminating other prayers forms we might be practicing in a new light. Mater Dolorosa hosted an evening of Introduction to Centering prayer on the 11th November, 2018 and twenty-nine souls learned the method, practiced it, and prayed together. It was a wonderful experience and has resulted in setting up a permanent Centering Prayer group at Mater Dolorosa, which will meet weekly.
The sessions will be led by Dr. Michael Cunningham. Dr. Cunningham is a certified Centering Prayer instructor from Contemplative Outreach and will provide background, method and practice.
To register please sign up using the link below or contact Michael Cunningham at mcunningham@materdolorosa.org or by phone at 626 355 7188 x 106.
Time
(Sunday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Location
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center Online
Hosted By
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat CenterDr. Michael Cunningham, OFS, Retreat Center Director
11jun6:30 pm7:30 pmCentering Prayer Group*Online Only Right Now*

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The catechism has much to say on the topic of contemplative prayer forms, particularly as they can move a person from a “friendly disposition” in our prayer life to one of “intimacy with God,” illuminating other prayers forms we might be practicing in a new light. Mater Dolorosa hosted an evening of Introduction to Centering prayer on the 11th November, 2018 and twenty-nine souls learned the method, practiced it, and prayed together. It was a wonderful experience and has resulted in setting up a permanent Centering Prayer group at Mater Dolorosa, which will meet weekly.
The sessions will be led by Dr. Michael Cunningham. Dr. Cunningham is a certified Centering Prayer instructor from Contemplative Outreach and will provide background, method and practice.
To register please sign up using the link below or contact Michael Cunningham at mcunningham@materdolorosa.org or by phone at 626 355 7188 x 106.
Time
(Sunday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Location
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center Online
Hosted By
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat CenterDr. Michael Cunningham, OFS, Retreat Center Director

Learn More
We often try to discover the complex relationship between ourselves and Jesus Christ. We want to know what it should be, how deep it should be, what does Christ want of us, is Christ within us, and if so, where can we find the divine within us? We will attempt to explore all such questions and provide a deep dive to help discover where Jesus Christ resides deep inside us.
This retreat will lay paths for this exploration, and we invite you to join us on this epic adventure to the interior of our souls. The retreat begins on Friday evening with registration from 3:00-5:00 p.m. The retreat concludes on Sunday morning with Mass at 11:30 a.m. There will be time for personal prayer and the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation. In addition, you will have a chance to schedule with a Spiritual Director and get some much-needed rest.
Time
16 (Friday) 3:00 pm - 18 (Sunday) 1:00 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
18jun6:30 pm7:30 pmCentering Prayer Group*Online Only Right Now*

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The catechism has much to say on the topic of contemplative prayer forms, particularly as they can move a person from a “friendly disposition” in our prayer life to one of “intimacy with God,” illuminating other prayers forms we might be practicing in a new light. Mater Dolorosa hosted an evening of Introduction to Centering prayer on the 11th November, 2018 and twenty-nine souls learned the method, practiced it, and prayed together. It was a wonderful experience and has resulted in setting up a permanent Centering Prayer group at Mater Dolorosa, which will meet weekly.
The sessions will be led by Dr. Michael Cunningham. Dr. Cunningham is a certified Centering Prayer instructor from Contemplative Outreach and will provide background, method and practice.
To register please sign up using the link below or contact Michael Cunningham at mcunningham@materdolorosa.org or by phone at 626 355 7188 x 106.
Time
(Sunday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-07:00) View in my time
Location
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center Online
Hosted By
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat CenterDr. Michael Cunningham, OFS, Retreat Center Director
