Upcoming Retreats at the Dupuis Retreat and Conference Centre

The Dupuis Retreat and Conference Centre in Selly Park is delighted to share details of its upcoming programme of retreats and day events, offering opportunities for prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal in a peaceful setting.

Upcoming Retreats

Individually Guided Retreat (IGR)
Led by Sr Pauline Myers SP and Sr Una Coogan CJ
Monday 11 – Monday 18 May

The retreat begins with supper at 6:00pm and ends after breakfast on the final day.
A shorter retreat is available on request.

Cost: £655

Rejoicing in Hearing the Voice of the Bridegroom
Spiritual lessons from St John the Baptist
Led by Canon Luke Smith
Monday 8 – Friday 12 June

The retreat begins with supper at 6:00pm and ends after breakfast on the final day.

“The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore, this joy of mine is now complete” (Gospel of St John 3:29)

Cost: £405

Canon Luke was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Southwark at Corpus Christi Church, Tonbridge on 4 June 1995. After several years as an Assistant Priest, he was appointed Parish Priest at Ss Austin & Gregory in Margate (2002–2014), during which time he completed an MA in Spirituality and served as Dean of the Thanet Deanery from 2007. He was appointed a Chapter Canon in 2012.

In 2014, Canon Luke became Parish Priest at St Francis, Maidstone, and Dean of the Maidstone Deanery (2014–2017), before being appointed Spiritual Director of St John’s Seminary, Wonersh. Archbishop John Wilson announced his current role as Episcopal Vicar for Priestly Life on 8 April 2022. He is also a member of the On-going Formation Team for the Archdiocese.

For bookings and further details, please contact:

Sr Margaret Mattison
📞 0121 415 6100
📧 margaret.mattison@sellypark.org
🌐 www.dupuiscentre.co.uk
📍 St Paul’s Convent, 94 Selly Park Road, Birmingham, B29 7LL