What is Quo Vadis?
A weekend encounter for young Catholic men seeking to grow deeper in faith, prayer, and fraternity.
"Quo Vadis" is Latin for "Where are you going?" Legend holds that St. Peter, fleeing persecution in Rome, encountered Jesus on the road and asked Him this very question. That encounter changed everything for Peter.
This retreat is an invitation for young men to ask the same question. It is not about pressuring anyone into a particular vocation. It is about giving you the space, the silence, and the fraternity to hear what God might be saying to your heart.
Join priests, seminarians, and other young men for a weekend of prayer, talks, games, great food, and honest conversation about faith and life.
A Few Days to Listen, Pray, and Discover
Mass, Adoration & Confession
Talks & Group Discussion & Brotherhood
Meals, Games, Sports, Activities
What Awaits you at The Abbey
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THE ASSUMPTION CHAPEL
Amazing
Sacred Space
Liturgy
Daily Mass | Adoration | Confessions
Description
Pray where the monks have prayed for decades. The chapel at St. Andrew's is a place of deep silence and real encounter, from morning Lauds to evening Compline, and Eucharistic Adoration under the stars.
NO. 2
THE RETREAT ROOMS
Type
REST & RETREAT
Time
3 NIGHTS | DESERT QUIET | BROTHERHOOD
Description
Simple, clean, and quiet. The retreat house at St. Andrew's gives you the space to rest, reflect, and recharge, the way monks have been doing it for centuries. Nothing fancy, everything you need.
NO. 3
THE FOOD
Communion
BREAKING BREAD
FOOD
ALL MEALS INCLUDED
Description
Good meals, shared together. From Sunday dinner through Wednesday lunch, every meal is a chance to break bread, build friendships, and enjoy the kind of table fellowship that makes retreats unforgettable.
WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
THREE DAYS OF PRAYER, TALKS, FELLOWSHIP, AND FUN
Destination
St. Andrews Abbey
A Benedictine monastery tucked into the high desert of the Angeles National Forest, the perfect setting for prayer and reflection
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31001 N Valyermo Rd, Valyermo, CA 93563
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Please arrive between 3:00 – 4:00 PM on Friday, July 12th
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Questions? Call us at (909) 783-1305
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vocations@sbdiocese.org
