2026 Military Ordinariate Retreat

The way of life at The Hermitage is unpretentious, simple and rustic. It is a spiritual haven where those who come have the space for prayer and reflection and the opportunity to listen to the Lord in our nurturing environment. 

From: Sunday, 04 Oct 2026 - 18:00pm
To: Friday, 09 Oct 2026 - 11:30am
Location: 843 Old South Road Mittagong NSW

Focus: Spiritual direction, shared testimony, and quiet liturgy.

 

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
— Matthew 11:28-29

 

RETREAT LEADERSHIP

Retreat Director                    Bishop Stewart Hall 

Retreat Speaker                    Bishop Charles Gauci 

Retreat Liturgy Coordinator  Scott Simmons

Retreat Coordinator              Monsignor Peter O'Keefe (RACS member) 

 

TRANSPORT

BY TRAIN                      

https://transportnsw.info/ 

 

EX SYDNEY

The_Hermitage_Map_SYD.pdf (118.79 KB)

      

EX CANBERRA

The_Hermitage_Map_CAN.pdf (118.13 KB)

 

RSVP BY: 18 SEPTEMBER 2026

 

CONTACT:

Retreat Co-ordinator              Monsignor Peter O'Keefe

Phone                                    0428 888 302

 

Please keep our chaplains in your prayers as they undergo this vital time of replenishment. They continue to carry Christ's peace into the heart of our Australian Defence Force.