Our Mission Statement
Inspired by The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, Loyola on the Potomac, a Jesuit Retreat House, seeks to encourage and support an individual’s spiritual growth and promote a relationship of depth with God.
For more information about Loyola, our Ministry and Vision Click here
Retreats and Programs
Upcoming Retreats at Loyola on the Potomac
May 31 – June 8, 2022 Directed Retreat is Full, Please email reservations@loyolaretreat.org to be put on the waiting list. Private Retreat Available/Fee: $615
June 14- 22, 2022 Directed Retreat is Full, Please email reservations@loyolaretreat.org to be put on the waiting list. Private Retreat Available/Fee: $615
July 7-15, 2022 Fee $665 Directed/ $615 Private
July 26 – August 3, 2022 Fee $665 Directed/ $615 Private
For more information or to Register:
Days of Prayer
May 9, 2022 Marian Day of Prayer With a tour of the Marian Garden
July 25, 2022 His Name was Ignatius.
For more information or to Register
We are all Related
Join us for another Retreat Adventure with Brother Mickey McGrath.
May 23-25
Fee: $295
Art, stories and creative prayer…a retreat that will both challenge and inspire. To Register: Click Here
The perfect retreat if you wish to rejuvenate your contemplative spirit and seek new and creative ways to pray and play. Fee: $295
To Register Click Here.
Lessons from Loyola on the Potomac will be available on Fridays and Mondays.
Lessons from Loyola: May 27, 2022. Psalm 145.
Archives: Lessons From Loyola and other online programs
Other Inspirational Resources:
Pausing For Prayer with Elaine Ireland:
Provisions for the Journey, Easter Week 6, May 22
Provisions for the Journey, Easter Week 7, May 29
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Loyola Sponsored Retreats
Why make a retreat?
A retreat is a time to come away from our ordinary activities, to rest, pray, and invite God to renew our spirits. It is an opportunity to gain perspective and to find new meaning for our lives. Loyola on the Potomac offers a variety of retreat experiences: Individually Directed Retreats, Private Retreats, Days of Prayer, Holy Week Triduum Retreat, New Year’s Eve Retreat and Special Ignatian Retreats on Specific Ignatian Themes. Loyola is also available to host other retreats.
Spiritual Guidance
All things in this world are gifts of God, created for us, to be the means by which we can come to know him better, love him more surely and serve him more faithfully.
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Additional Information
- Days of Prayer
- Triduum and Holy Week Retreat
- Brother Mickey McGrath Retreat
- Ignatian Leadership for Mission
- Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
Come Aside and Rest Awhile







And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13
Ensuring Responsible Ministry at Loyola on the Potomac
COVID 19 – Pandemic Policy Update
March 1, 2022
While masks are no longer required indoors in Charles County, we strongly encourage the wearing of Masks in all common areas of the Retreat House regardless of Vaccination Status.
Guests who are not vaccinated are REQUIRED to wear Masks in all indoor common areas at all times while at Loyola on the Potomac.
ALL GUESTS, regardless of vaccination status, MUST wear a Mask when approaching the buffet in the dining room.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation and compliance.
You are cordially invited to join us for the
Loyola on the Potomac
Night of Angels
(a virtual event)
Thursday, June 16, 2022
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Join us as we:
*Honor our Angels
*Celebrate the Society of Retreat Angels’ Stories
*Continue our Celebration of Ignatius 500
Conclude our on-line Auction
To receive a link to this event, please RSVP to Jim Palmer at:
director@loyolaretreat.org
ON LINE AUCTION opens May 10…the link is 32Auctions.com/LoyolaAngels2022

Crab Feast
Sunday, September 11, 2022
2:00 to 5:00 pm
All you can Eat (on site)
Crabs, fried chicken, hamburgers and hotdogs,
corn on the cob, cole slaw, potato salad.
-Loyola Cookies-
Beer, Soda & Water
Early Bird ticket Price $55 (until September 1)
Children 7-12 $35 * 6 and under free
Price after September 1, 2022 $70.
Crab Feast Sponsorships Available
Event Sponsor – $750
Reserved Table and six tickets
Company Banner at Event
Company logo on Event Banner
Company Logo on Loyola Website
Event Sponsor – $500
4 tickets to Event
Company Name on Event Banner
Company Name on Loyola Website
Event Friend – $250
2 tickets to Event
Company Name on Event Banner
Company Name on Loyola Website
To sponsor: Click Here
Loyola on the Potomac is currently seeking a candidate to fill the following positions:
Director of Development and Marketing.
This position is a full time (32 hours) job and is eligible for benefits. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Word Press. Data Base management experience (Raisers Edge preferred). Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
Interested candidates should submit their resume to Jim Palmer, Executive Director at
director@loyolaretreat.org
Cook/Utility Worker
This is a full time position with benefits. Duties divided between Cook and Dining Services Utility Worker. Candidate must be comfortable working in the food service industry with duties including, but not limited to, cooking and meal preparation, general cleaning, and dishwashing. Must be a team player. Flexible hours to include weekend and holidays required. APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT or can be picked up at the Retreat House during weekday business hours. The position requires weekend work and flexible hours. Contact Freda Wells, Director of Dining Services at (301)-392-0805 or email freda.wells@loyolaretreat.org
LOP is an EOE.
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Loyola Retreat House Inc.
Go to Amazon Smile on your browser to find out how to register. If you have the Amazon App, go to settings and pick Amazon Smile.
Our E-Newsletter Letters from Loyola is published the second Monday of each month; for the latest newsletter: Click Here
To see previous Letters from Loyola: Click Here
If you would like to receive the monthly newsletter email: director@loyolaretreat.org
The Hermitage House
The Hermitage House is an independent structures on our grounds available for directed and private retreats.
Call Angel Restrepo at (301) 392-0801 or email reservations@loyolaretreat.org for pricing and availability
St. Inigoes Camp
@ Loyola on the Potomac

Camp Rental Available
Accommodations include:
Amphitheater – Chapel
Deep Wash Sinks – Refrigerator
Fire Pit – Hiking Trails
Indoor bathrooms & Showers
Meeting Space – Picnic Pavilions
Open April – November
For information and reservations contact:
Director (301) 392-0806 or email Director@loyolaretreat.org