Are you looking for a retreat in the Fargo area? We have one for you! Friday to Sunday, February 5 – 7, 2027 at Sts. Anne and Joachim. Join us!

Sts. Anne & Joachim Catholic Church is honored to host the FOCUS Father’s House Retreat.

The Father’s House Retreat invites you to reflect on the truth of God’s Fatherhood, confront the human brokenness that prevents us from accepting that truth, and learn to live as His child.

This is not an overnight retreat, so you have the comfort of returning home each evening or finding your own lodging in the FM area. The retreat begins Friday evening and concludes Sunday morning, offering a full weekend of prayer, formation, and fellowship.

It’s open to adults of all ages and backgrounds, and high schoolers too. You don’t need to be Catholic to attend – all are welcome.

Can’t make the whole weekend? No problem – come when you can. Every session stands on its own and will be recorded and emailed to all registrants afterward.

If childcare is a concern, we have you covered. We bring in Babysitters from our connection with the St. Paul Newman Center. They are carefully vetted through our Church and Diocese. Childcare will be available at the church and can be added to your registration.

 

Registration Details:

Early Bird Registration (through December 20, 2026)

  • $85 for each retreat attendee
  • $15 per child for childcare all weekend

Standard Registration (through January 31, 2027):

  • $105 for each retreat attendee
  • $15 per child for childcare all weekend

Saturday midday lunch, Saturday evening supper, and coffee/snacks throughout are included in your cost.

Final registration deadline: January 31, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. CST.

Need help covering costs? Please reach out to Thomas Imholte at thomas.imholte@focus.org – we don’t want cost to be an obstacle to your participation.

We hope you’ll join us for this transformative weekend. You won’t want to miss it.

God has always revealed Himself as a loving Father, but so often we fail to see that truth because our view of fatherhood is broken. Through talks, small group discussions, sacraments, and personal prayer, The Father’s House retreat will invite participants to reflect on the truth of God’s Fatherhood and confront the human brokenness that prevents us from accepting that truth and receive the Father’s blessing in our lives.

Retreat Schedule

Friday, February 5 – 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Saturday, February 6 – 7:30am to 7:30pm
Sunday, February 7 – 8:30am to 12:00pm

Jessica Naven

Speaker

Msgr. Schlesselmann

Speaker

Carrie Wagner

Speaker