Spacious grounds surrounding the Convent are available for walking and meditation. Guests are welcome to join the Sisters for Morning and Evening Prayer. For additional information on scheduled retreats and workshops or to inquire about availability for private retreats, please send this information by email to fmsausa@comcast.net or by fax to (413) 534-7741. Our visitors say: “I have had a blessed retreat: quiet comfort, nourishment of soul and body. It is evident how attentive is the community to the atmosphere of prayer and hospitality.” – Lucia Clark “What a lovely and peaceful place in which to come away and seek the Lord, with no distractions. The sisters were both friendly and helpful, and I enjoyed reading about St. Francis. My stay here was fruitful, and I pray that I will be able to come again sometime.” – Ursula Donaldson mailto:fmsausa@comcast.netshapeimage_2_link_0
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St. Francis Convent, located at 1039 Northampton Street in Holyoke, Massachusetts, has accommodations for day, evening or overnight retreats for individuals or small groups, and for workshops. Guests are welcome to use: the chapel a small prayer room a small library seven private bedrooms a small kitchen a dining room area and gathering rooms. Saint%20Francis%20Convent.htmlshapeimage_4_link_0
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