The Franciscan Spirituality Center is a sacred place of peace and hospitality for those seeking spiritual renewal, personal and professional growth, healing, transformation and deeper self-awareness.

People of all faith backgrounds and traditions (or none) are welcome. We offer retreats and programs, spiritual direction for groups and individuals, mindfulness workshops, grief support, qigong and yoga classes, opportunities for artistic expression and an innovative three-year training program to help people become compassionate, nonjudgmental listeners.

Our main center has 32 private bedrooms with individual bathrooms. We also manage three woodland hermitages just a short drive east of the city for a more secluded and nature-based stay. We share space with St. Rose Convent and its historic Mary of the Angels Chapel, and are located within walking distance of the Mississippi River, scenic bluffs and hiking trails, and a vibrant downtown.

Other amenities include eight meeting rooms, a bookstore open to the public, a lending library, art room, canvas labyrinth and accessible parking. In the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare, no one will be turned away for inability to pay.