October 14, 2021 Missionary Servants of the Divine Spirit Sisters begin temporary residence in the Nazareth House while they await the remodel of their convent in Reynolds, Indiana. The Sisters, who are here from Colombia, will serve the Hispanic population in this region. Diocese welcomes new religious order of nuns
January 9 and 15, 2020
Donations allow Huston Electric Inc. of Kokomo to run a temporary power line, energize the electric panels and check interior electrical plugs of St. Katharine Hall.
January 6, 2020
Donations allow Brock's Guttering of Kokomo to replace gutters on St. Katharine Hall.
December 17-24, 2019
O Antiphon pray-a-long @stjosephretreat on Instagram.
October 26, 2019
Deacons Chuck Springer and Ed Boes, along with their wives Sheila and Susie, boarded up the broken windows in St. Katharine Hall to prevent further damage to the building.
November 9, 2018 through November 10, 2018
St. Stephen Wing used for the first time for a Married Couples Retreat hosted by Chad Grube, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation, St. Joan of Arc & St. Patrick Parishes, Kokomo, and presented by Dr. Timothy Heck, psychologist, author and speaker.
December 2018
Creche from St. Joseph Academy circa 1940 displayed in St. Joseph Chapel.
June 20, 2018
Twyla Arnold hired as Marketing Specialist.
April 5, 2018
The new “barn doors” have been up for a couple of weeks now. The sure do look nice and blend well with the surrounding woodwork. The reception area has a classic new look with the stone countertop. The foyers have new carpeting and skirting that give the Retreat Center a finished look.
March 2018
Mindy Sampson hired as Landscaper.
February 2018
Michael “Sean” Cardwell hired as Maintenance Supervisor.
October 27, 2017
Accounts have been set up with Faith Direct to provide visitors and supporters of the Retreat Center's mission a secure avenue to donate to our efforts.
October 27, 2017
The meeting rooms have updated equipment for dynamic presentations. All three meeting rooms have built-in speakers, sound systems with microphones, video projectors, screens, DVD players, podiums, flip charts, and white boards. The business center is equipped with a photo copier and printer and a fax machine.
October 26, 2017
The second floor is complete.
October 25, 2017 through April 18, 2018.
Sanitary Sewer Project by Daystar Directional Drilling, Inc.
October 25, 2017 through April 1, 2018
Phase Two Motherhouse renovation project by Brandt Construction, Inc.: Motherhouse first floor remaining areas (west wing, gift shop, reception area, south vestibule, etc.), associated mechanical, plumbing and electrical work, and associated furniture.
October 9, 2017
Thanks in part to the Diocesan partnership with eCatholic, the retreat center's website is getting a make-over.
October 6, 2017
The final cleaning of the second floor takes place today. The ceiling tiles are in, the light fixtures are installed, the rooms are carpeted. All bathroom fixtures have been serviced or replaced. The second floor is now ready for occupancy!
October 1, 2017 Three statues, tabernacles, wall bells, crucifix, vestments and lectionaries from the closure of St. Henry Parish in Medaryville moved to SJRCC. Parish Story closes in Medaryville in The Catholic Moment
September 26, 2017 through September 29, 2017
The third floor is complete. Students on Retreat from Cathedral High School are our first visitors.
September 1, 2017
Fr. David Huemmer appointed Chaplain & Spiritual Director.
August 8, 2017
The chapel mural was delivered and pasted on the St. Joseph Chapel wall.
July 13, 2017 through October 19, 2017
Phase One Motherhouse renovation project by Brandt Construction, Inc.: Motherhouse third floor, first floor restrooms, first floor kitchen and second floor renovation, and associated mechanical, plumbing and electrical work.
June 19, 2017
Samir Azer hired as Operations and Hospitality Director.
March 2017
Bruce Freeman hired as Maintenance Technician.
March 23, 2017 through October 25, 2017.
Design work by Entheos Architects, Circle Design Group, McGee Designhouse and Vorndran & Associates for Motherhouse renovations and associated furniture.
February 6, 2017 through October 25, 2017.
Engineering work by HWC Engineering for Sanitary Sewer Project.
February 2017 through April 2018
Asbestos abatement and monitoring by National Environmental Service Corporation, Environmental Assurance Company, Inc. and ATC Group Services, LLC.
January 23, 2017
The first Facilities Director, Stephen Keller, hired.
August 9, 2016 through September 25, 2017.
Chapel renovation project by Marten Construction Management, Inc.
April 2016 through March 2017
Smaller maintenance and renovation projects by Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana: Window, roof, boiler, plumbing, elevator and kitchen equipment repair work.
December 9, 2015 through July of 2017
Asbestos and lead paint sampling and testing by ATC Group Services, LLC.
April 27, 2016
Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana purchased buildings and land associated from Sisters of St. Joseph of Tipton.
November 23, 2015 through January 22, 2016.
Pre-purchase condition and environmental assessments by Arsee Engineers, Inc., HWC Engineering, ATC Group Services, LLC, Scholer Corporation and the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana.
Late 2014 through early 2015
First contact by Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Tipton about retreat center buildings and land.