Family of Saint Jerome

CENACULUM

A Catholic, immersive Latin retreat.

Cenaculum 2027

June 14-19, 2027

In Burlington, WI

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About

What is the Cenaculum?

The Cenaculum is a retreat where everything happens in Latin: liturgy, presentations, reflections, games, meals, walks, and conversations. Yep, for real. It's a gathering of people who actually love to speak Latin and come together for for a week to do that. At the Cenaculum we treat Latin as an active, living language, and we celebrate it as the language of the Catholic Church. The days are full of Latin activities and prayers but not hurried - it is indeed a true retreat, a time of rest and recuperation.

The Cenaculum is hosted by the Family of Saint Jerome at a beautiful retreat center run by the Institute of Christ the King in Burlington, WI.

Schedule

A day at Cenaculum

A typical daily rhythm.

7:30 a.m.

Prime

8:00 a.m.

Mass

8:45 a.m.

Breakfast

9:45 a.m.

Conference talk

10:25 a.m.

Break

10:45 a.m.

Conference talk

11:25 a.m.

Break

11:45 a.m.

Rosary, Confessions, and Angelus

12:15 p.m.

Lunch

1:15 p.m.

Midday rest

2:30 p.m.

Games

3:45 p.m.

Brief talk

4:00 p.m.

Common reading

4:45 p.m.

Break

5:00 p.m.

Vespers

5:30 p.m.

Dinner

6:30 p.m.

Walk

7:15 p.m.

Evening recreation

7:45 p.m.

Break

8:00 p.m.

Compline

Family of Saint Jerome

Family of Saint Jerome

The Family of Saint Jerome is the Catholic association behind Cenaculum, devoted to love for the Holy Father, a deep spiritual life shaped by the saints, and the living use of Latin in prayer, study, and friendship. Learn more about the Family of Saint Jerome.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is it fully in Latin?

Yes, the entire event is conducted entirely in Latin: talks, liturgy, meals, social conversations, etc. We ask participants to only speak Latin throughout the Cenaculum except in emergencies or matters of real necessity. Sometimes, of course, there is a good reason to use a word or two in another language. For instance, sometimes a talk will mention a Greek or Hebrew word. Or sometimes you won't know the Latin word for something, so you can judiciously ask "quomodo dicitur 'salad?'"

What does a day at Cenaculum look like?

A typical day includes Prime, Mass, breakfast, two conference talks, breaks, Rosary, Confessions, and the Angelus, lunch, midday rest, games, a brief talk, common reading, Vespers, dinner, a walk, evening recreation, and Compline.

What should I pack?

In addition to the clothes, hygiene items, medications, and other personal necessities for a week-long stay, you will likely want to bring a rosary, a notebook, a pen, a Latin dictionary, and perhaps a Latin book you would enjoy reading during quiet breaks. In addition, we customarily put on a low-key talent show on the final evening, so consider any props or musical instrument you might need for your talent.

What if I have dietary restrictions or food allergies?

For special dietary needs, you will have a chance to indicate the details on the registration form. You can also reach out to Abbe Jeffrey at retreatcenter@icksp.org with more detailed questions regarding food.

How do I get to the retreat center?

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Contact

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Location and travel

Where it is and how to get there

Location

2457 Browns Lake Drive
Burlington, WI 53105

(262) 661-4083
retreatcenter@icksp.org
shrcburlington.org

There is plenty of parking on site.