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Dear beloved,

We invite you to participate in the expanded 2023 NY&NE Diocese Junior Youth Spiritual Retreat with great joy and anticipation. This year, we are thrilled to host not one but two distinct retreats to accommodate our participants across the regions better.

The first retreat is dedicated to our junior youth from New York and New Jersey, taking place at the peaceful Pinbrook Retreat Center from September 22nd to September 24th. For our participants from New England, we’ve arranged a parallel retreat held at the beautiful Theotokos Retreat Center, located at 74 Gould Road, Charlton, MA 01507, running from September 29th to October 1st.

These retreats are tailored for those transitioning into 6th, 7th, or 8th grades in the upcoming academic year. They present an unparalleled opportunity to nurture faith, cultivate lasting friendships, and encounter God’s love in a deeply personal way. Our comprehensive program includes enriching spiritual teachings, engaging group activities, and tranquil moments for reflection amidst nature’s beauty, all aimed at encouraging spiritual growth.

We sincerely invite each of you to bring your curiosity, your energy, and your open hearts to embark on this spiritual journey with us. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned retreat participant, we’re excited to share these memorable, faith-filled weekends with you.

Keep in mind, registrations will be taken on a first-come-first-serve basis due to limited capacity. We encourage you to register promptly to secure your place in these transformative spiritual experiences.

As we set forth on this journey together, our prayers are with each participant and the entirety of the retreat. We humbly seek God’s abundant blessings and hope for a fruitful retreat that brings us all closer to Christ.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the NY&NE Diocese Junior Youth Spiritual Retreats!

In Christ’s love,

JYSR Committee