Our retreat is hosted at the Holy Cross retreat center in LaPorte, IN. Complete with a chapel, guest lodging, social spaces, conference center, and a religious residence, the retreat center is located on a beautiful plot of land including two ponds and walking trails. 

Holy Cross men regularly come to LaPorte for events--such as annual retreats or Seminary Orientation--or for private reflection. We love this property and what it represents for our community...particularly because it is well situated to be the perfect space for an experience such as the Collegium Charism Retreat. 

We are glad to host you this summer!

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be provided throughout the Retreat.

Due to the small and intimate size of our group, and to steward our grant funds well, we will be offering a self-serve breakfast option (bagels, fruit, yogurt, toast, cereal, coffee/tea, juice, etc.) for you each morning. It'll be like a family, so please help yourself. 

Lunch each day will be a simple make-your-own sandwich bar with assorted deli salads, chips, fruit, and dessert. 

Our dinner meals will be provided in the Dorwart Dining Room on site by our talented catering team. 

Snacks and drinks will also be available throughout the week. Evening cocktails, beer, wine and snacks will also be available each night to enhance our fellowship together.

Those with dietary restrictions are invited to connect with Alexis Cleaver, Program Coordinator, at ACLEAVER@holycrossusa.org. 

The property is a former thoroughbred horse farm--the childhood home of Charlie Finley, former owner of the Oakland A's baseball team. Ludger Lodge, where we will spend our social time, was the actual former horse stables for the farm. They have been lovingly renovated, but you can still spot some fascinating touches that harken back to the history of this property.

Imagine gentle rolling hills, two large ponds, and exquisite vistas of the Indiana landscape...all yours for the enjoyment! 

While there is not a fitness room on property, there is an elliptical trainer located on the 2nd floor of Ludger Lodge. A basketball court can be found behind Ewald House and Peyton House. Rustic walking trails are available around the perimeter of the property for those seeking a bit more adventure in nature.

Ludger Lodge has an expansive front porch with swings, and a gas fireplace with comfortable seating in the main social space, a pool table and dart board, and board games on the second floor. A television can be located in the Ludger Trophy Room. 

Have you ever been to "Chicago"? You'll have to learn the reference during your visit to Ludger Lodge! It may not be what you think! 

Ludger Lodge will always be complete with hospitality (including snacks & beverages) to aid in our fellowship gatherings into the evenings. 

LaPorte, Indiana is located in the Central Time Zone. 

South Bend, Indiana is located in the Eastern Time Zone. 

Even though the Holy Cross Retreat Center is located in the Central Time Zone, please make special note that we operate the facility under the Eastern Time Zone. 

Your phone and watch will want to switch automatically to Central Time, so please keep it in Eastern time.