The first Diocesan Young Adult Retreat since before the pandemic took place at St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle LaMotte March 17-19.

Thirty-six people in their twenties and thirties attended from throughout the Diocese of Burlington.

Presentations throughout the weekend were led by Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist Mary Mercy and Amaris. Father Brandon Schneider, parochial vicar of Our Lady of the Angels Parish in Randolph, Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Bethel, and St. John the Evangelist Parish in Northfield, served as the chaplain. The retreat was organized by the Office of Pastoral Ministries of the Diocese of Burlington.

“The purpose of the retreat was to give our young adults throughout the state a chance to connect with each other and spend some time away with our Lord,” said Deacon Phil Lawson, executive director of pastoral ministries for the Diocese of Burlington.

Activities during the retreat included reflections from the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, Jeopardy!, outdoor Stations of the Cross, Mass, all-night adoration Saturday night, and a Saturday evening game night.

“The retreat was very well received, and we anticipate making this an annual event for our Diocese,” Deacon Lawson said.