"Cheerfulness strengthens the heart and makes us persevere in a good life." - St. John Bosco
Retreats, Events, and Youth Programs for Traditional Catholics
We invite you to step away from the noise and bustle of the modern world and allow yourself "some breathing-space," as St. Francis de Sales advises.
"It is necessary to relax the mind from time to time, and to give it some honest recreation." - St. Francis De Sales
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting spiritual renewal among traditional Catholics. Our mission is to follow the spirit of the saints in encouraging annual retreats, as well as wholesome games and recreation to refresh the mind, foster Catholic friendship, and help us serve God with greater joy.
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Whether you are interested in attending an event or simply wish to support our mission, we are here to welcome and assist you.
De Sales Camps & Retreats
“We must not expect to do everything without interruption; we must allow ourselves some breathing-space.” -St. Francis de Sales • “Retire from the world from time to time, and enter into yourself.” -St. Francis de Sales • “Serve the Lord with holy joy” -St. John Bosco • “Associate with those who are devout and good, and you will become devout and good.” -St. Francis de Sales• “Be cheerful; do not think that by serving God you must be sad." -St. Philip Neri • "Playful deeds and jokes... are necessary for the relaxation of the mind." -St. Thomas Aquinas • "It is better to be a child of God than king of the whole world." -St. Aloysius Gonzaga •