Dear Friends,

We hope this message finds you well and filled with the spirit of goodwill. As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply moved by the generosity and spirit of community that continues to shape Montserrat. Your support in 2024 helped us surpass our fundraising goal and complete vital renovations to St. Joseph’s Hall — ensuring that Montserrat remains a sacred space for rest, reflection, and renewal. This year, our vision continues to grow and we have begun guest room renovations in Advent Hall, creating a more comfortable and welcoming space for retreatants.

To sustain this mission, we will be implementing a modest increase of $10 per day beginning January 1, 2026. This is our only rate adjustment since 2014, and it comes after much thoughtful consideration.

This change helps us meet significant increases in operational costs and allows us to better support the dedicated staff who make Montserrat feel like home. We have made meaningful improvements to wages and benefits for our team, recognizing that their care, hospitality, and quiet service are at the heart of every retreat experience.

We know that any increase can be felt, and we want you to know this decision was made with compassion and care. With your help, we can continue to make retreats affordable and extend financial aid to those in need. Our fundraising goal for 2025 remains at $250,000.

Your contribution, no matter the size, plays a pivotal role in realizing these goals. To make your tax-deductible donation, please fill out and return the enclosed card, visit our website at https://montserratretreat.org/agc, use the QR code, or call us at 940-321-6020.

With heartfelt gratitude and blessings,

Fr. Anthony Rauschuber, S.J.
Director