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2004 Summer Institute

"The Joy of Living the Priesthood Today"
San Alfonso Retreat House, Long Branch, NJ
2004
Summer Institute for Priests
San Alfonso Retreat House
Long Branch, New Jersey
June 20 - July 23, 2004


The 2004 Summer Institute for Priests concluded on Friday, July 23rd. The five-week institute drew attendees and speakers from around the world.

San Alfonso Redemptorist Retreat House located in Long Branch, NJ is the off-campus site of the Summer Institute for Priests

Attendees and speakers gathered each morning for the celebration of Holy Mass.

Breakfast was served following Mass. Daily announcements entertained the men. Meals were another opportunity for speakers and attendees to share .

Lectures were scheduled throughout the day. The Retreat House rooms allowed for a variety of presentation formats.

Speakers were able to make use of the different room arrangements as some presentations were more suited to a small group setting.

Speakers and attendees were able to interact in a less formal arrangement, allowing for interesting dialogue between each.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament was available each day.

The evening social hour was another opporutnity to relax and meet with new and old friends.

During their free time and at the end of the day the men were able to tale advantage of the beautiful location for personal retreat and relaxation.