At our ordination to the Holy Priesthood, the consecrated Amnos is placed into the palms of our hands, and we are charged to preserve the Parakatathiki—the Sacred Trust. Alongside the long-held APC vision, “Brothers who love and serve one another,” this year’s retreat theme calls us to support, care for, and love one another as we minister to the faithful, honoring the Sacred Trust of our Lord.

The Retreat Team, together with your APC Representatives, has invested deeply in planning a gathering that is spiritually uplifting, intellectually engaging, and rich with opportunities for fellowship. Our goal is to provide a retreat experience that renews and strengthens the bonds of friendship among us, while also deepening our shared vision as servants of Christ—so that we may return home refreshed and re-energized to continue our sacred ministry.

Throughout the retreat, we will build upon existing relationships and form new ones through dynamic personal encounters, interactive sessions with brother clergy, shared adventures, and moments of both personal and communal prayer and worship. By stepping away from our daily routines and often hectic schedules, we invite you to join your brother clergy from across the Archdiocese to strengthen the unique bond we share in a peaceful and beautiful setting.

We prayerfully invite you to join us as we return to the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida, for the APC National Clergy Retreat—as brothers who love and serve one another.

2025 National Clergy Retreat