Deacons

Each deacon is required to make an annual retreat of at least 3 days, every calendar year. Retreats can be taken individually through retreat centers, with wives, or by attending retreats sponsored by the Diocese of Toledo and then reported at this website. Following are upcoming retreats available to all deacons in the diocese.

Friday through Sunday, February 5-7, 2027

• Permanent Deacon Retreat

• Retreat Director:  Fr. Peter Grodi (Pastor, Saint Thomas More University Parish, Bowling Green)

• Time/Location:  Lial Retreat Center, Whitehouse OH, 6 pm Friday to 12:00 noon Sunday

• Registration: Will be available in late-November 2026 (after Thanksgiving)

Friday through Sunday, August 13-15, 2027

• Permanent Deacon Retreat

• Retreat Director: Fr. Kent Kaufman (Pastor, Saint Charles Parish, Lima)

• Time/Location:  Maria Stein Spiritual Center, Maria Stein OH, 6 pm Friday to 12:00 noon Sunday

• Registration: Will be available in mid-May 2027

Friday through Sunday, February 11-13, 2028

• Deacon and Wives Retreat

• Retreat Director:  Pat Oedy-Murray

• Time/Location:  Lial Retreat Center, Whitehouse OH, 6 pm Friday to 12:00 noon Sunday

• Registration: Will be available in late-November 2027 (after Thanksgiving)

Friday through Sunday, August 11-13, 2028

• Permanent Deacon Retreat

• Retreat Director: Rev. Craig Irwin, OSFS

• Time/Location:  Maria Stein Spiritual Center, Maria Stein OH, 6 pm Friday to 12:00 noon Sunday

• Registration: Will be available in mid-May 2028