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St. Joseph's ministers to more than 10,000 young people each year by providing retreat and spiritual formation programs designed to meet their needs in today's world. St. Joseph's, the only retreat center in Southern California with programs exclusively for young people and those who work with the young, is owned and operated by the Salesians of St. John Bosco, dedicated to youth ministry.

Kids in search

We believe that
his spirit is present in them and
through them he wants to build a
more authentic and human
Christian community.

We believe that
God is awaiting us in the young
to offer us the grace of meeting
with him.

Weekdays and Saturdays

Grammar School Retreats

from kindergarten to 8th grade

First Communion Retreats

for children
for children and parents

Confirmation Retreats

for candidates
for candidates and sponsors

High School Retreats

Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors

Graduation Retreats

Grammar School
High School

Special Interest Retreats

Advent
Lenten
Faculty
Adult/Family
Customized Themes

The staff at St. Joseph's is available to give talks and design retreats, workshops, and seminars in a wide range of topics in addition to what is outlined here. Programs can be designed for you and your specific needs.

Rent the Center! Give your own retreat! St. Joseph's can accommodate up to 94 people in our large, comfortable dorms. We have large and small meeting rooms, dining rooms, a commercial kitchen, a beautiful Chapel and acres of gardens and lawns. Call (626) 280-8622 for prices and availability.

If it is more convenient for you to plan a retreat at your school or parish, we can come to you to give the retreats outlined in this brochure.

Let's Eat!

FOOD SERVICES

We can arrange to have your one-day meeting or retreat, as well as your weekend retreat catered. Call (626) 280-8622 to ask about prices.

Consider planning a summer activity for your youth group using the facilities at St. Joseph s. Ask about our summer midweek discounts. Summer time is the perfect time for your vacation time programs.

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We are here at (626) 280-8622 to answer any questions you may have and to schedule your retreat. We invite you to visit our facility any time during office hours. Call St. Joseph's now to schedule your retreats! Our calendar fills up quickly. We don't want you to be disappointed.

St. Joseph's is conveniently located in the city of Rosemead, just 15 minutes east of downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley. We are 2 blocks north of the Pomona Freeway (Highway 60) at the Paramount off ramp.