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Priest Retreat Diocese of Wichita

With Matt Simmons

July 12 - 17, 2026

Date and Time Details: Arrival evening Sunday July 12 (no evening meal served, or Monday before 8am); departure Friday July 17, Noon lunch.

Location: Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House

Address: 7303 N 112th St, Waverly, NE, USA

Contact: Fr David Lies, Diocese of Wichita
liesd@CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org
316-558-7400

  • $565.00 – Single Room

Diocese of Wichita – Retreat for Priests

July 12-17 with Matt Simmons

Cost includes single room with private bath, meals and snacks, conferences and spiritual direction, confession and adoration.

Please note, if not paid in advance, the total amount is DUE UPON ARRIVAL via check or cash. If not received upon arrival an additional amount of $20 will be charged to cover the cost of invoicing your institution and collection.

View or download: 2026 Schedule for Wichita Priests Summer Retreat

Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House offers a sanctuary of prayer and recollection on a spacious acreage near Waverly. There are 50 single rooms, each with a private bath.

In-person at the Retreat House, the retreat include meditations by the retreat master, the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation, the Liturgy of the Hours and other devotions, and opportunities for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

We want our retreats to be accessible to everyone, please consider an additional donation, or contact the Retreat House to inquire about financial assistance or if your parish pays part of the cost. If the retreat you’re interested in is full, contact us to be put on a waiting list. A few double rooms are available upon request. Airport transportation to/from LNK or OMA is also available upon request.

About the Director

Matt Simmons

Matt and his wife Demetra have four beautiful children and are Catholics in good standing in the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska. With over twenty years experience personally and spiritually guiding others, Matt have worked with addicts, business leaders, clergy, house wives, and those simply searching for peace and intimacy with Jesus. He feels called to […]

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