Fatima Center Offers Idyllic Setting for
Retreats, Meetings
Open Houses Set for July 19 and Aug. 23
In the spirit of Jesus’ invitation to “Come
away and rest awhile,” Fatima Renewal Center
in Dalton provides opportunities for
individuals and groups seeking experiences
for personal and spiritual refreshment.
Amid a setting of open spaces, woodland
paths, a lake and outdoor shrines, the
center allows the individual an environment
of peace and contemplation.
“Let me take this opportunity to introduce
all to the Fatima Renewal Center, the
diocesan retreat center for the Diocese of
Scranton,” said Sarah Mountain, program
coordinator for Fatima. “Nestled just ten
miles north of Scranton, this pastoral
setting provides the perfect atmosphere for
retreats, both private and group, and
business meetings away from the hustle and
bustle of the city.”
Ms. Mountain continued by saying that the
center offers a well-maintained and
comfortable facility with a focus on
accommodating individual needs.
“Even though this is a Catholic facility,
all faiths are welcome and encouraged to
explore what we offer here at the Fatima
Center,” she said.
To experience personally all that Fatima has
to offer, Ms. Mountain extends a gracious
invitation to everyone to join her for two
upcoming Open House events at the renewal
center: Sunday, July 19, and Sunday, Aug.
23. Each event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m.
Situated on 350 rural acres at the beginning
of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Endless
Mountains, Fatima Renewal Center offers the
following features:
•Air-conditioned rooms of various sizes to
accommodate both large and small groups.
•Overnight accommodations for up to 185
guests.
•Dining services to accommodate large groups
for breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets.
•Three indoor chapels and three outdoor
shrines.
•Audio-visual equipment and supplies for
meetings.
•Library with DSL access.
•Gymnasium facilities with basketball and
racquetball courts.
•Satellite TV lounge.
Fatima Center
has hosted non-profit, faith-based Christian
groups, who use the facility for their own
prayer, retreats, meetings, workshops,
dialogue or education.
Programs/events the center has hosted
include: private group retreats/days of
reflection and marriage programs for adults;
weekend retreats for young people, including
youth ministry and CCD groups, and First
Communion, Confirmation, class and Scout
retreats; and college retreats for young
adults.
Costs for overnight accommodations and food
services are available for specific needs.
For more information, contact Fatima Center
at (570-563-8500), Monday through Friday, 9
a .m. to 4:30 p.m., or e-mail:
Sarah-mountain@dioceseofscranton.org
