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A Hermitage Retreat Center |
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Our Minnesota Catholic Retreat Center has served thousands of Christians since 1988"Unless the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build." Psalm 127:1The story of Pacem in Terris is about God, love and faith. |
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1979 - After careful prayer and discernment of God’s will for her life, foundress Shirley Wanchena accepted God’s invitation to “Create an environment where my people can come and be alone with me.” | |
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1982 - 80 acres of forest and prairie were purchased in Isanti County, about an hour north of Twin Cities. | |
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1982 to 1988 - The first three hermitages were built. | |
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May 1, 1988
- The first hermitage guests arrived. The ministry focused on the hospitality and care of the hermit guests.
Miracle upon miracle revealed the unique ways God ministered to each person and
drew them into an intimate experience of His great love for them. Hermits
continued to arrive, learning about Pacem from unsolicited newspaper articles
and "word of mouth." |
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1992 - Pacem in Terris received the Papal blessing during an audience with Pope John Paul II. | |
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1999
- Our Lady of Pacem Community House was built,
including three retreat rooms for guests with special needs and a private chapel. |
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1992 to 2000 - Additional land was purchased and more hermitages were built, now totaling 16. | |
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Pacem in Terris is committed to proper stewardship of the land, the buildings, equipment, finances and time. Pacem staff members and volunteers care for 240 acres of forest, 3.5 miles of walking trails, native prairie and wetlands, and cooperate with state agencies such as the DNR to maintain the native prairie and wetlands. The sixteen hermitages have been carefully situated to have minimal intrusion into the environment. Click here to view a site map. The mission of Pacem continues as we prayerfully seek God's will, and wait in joyful expectation. |
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