St Joseph's Prayer Centre

It gives me much joy to invite you to consider coming to spend time with us at our Prayer Centre near Formby Point, close to Southport and Liverpool.

The prayer centre is ideal for individuals and group retreats. Come for the day or stay longer. We welcome all who are searching for life in its fullness.

The Prayer Centre is situated in beautiful grounds surrounded by the National Trust pine forest which includes a Red Squirrel reserve. There are lots of woodland and coastal walks. The sea is just 10 minutes’ walk away.  Spacious well-kept lawns surround the premises; and ample parking is available.  There is a peaceful garden.

The tranquillity of the location makes it the ideal setting to “come aside … and rest awhile.” (Mark 6:31), with God, others and oneself.

The Centre offers two main meeting rooms. One is suitable for groups of 18, and the other for groups of 50 plus. In addition there is an ‘oasis’ room for individuals or small groups of up to 6 people. Within the house itself there are several quiet corners for reflection. Also available is a Prayer Room and a large Chapel.

On the first floor there are 20 bedrooms, none are en-suite. For individuals who have difficulty negotiating stairs we have two bedrooms on the ground floor, both en-suite.

We welcome groups, parishes, fellowships, sodalities, house groups; day visits or residential. There are various meal arrangements. Throughout the year a variety of parish groups come to us for day retreats, 24 hour, or week-end retreats. We welcome school and Confirmation Groups, mainly for day retreats.

For anyone visiting us and would like to join the Sisters for Mass, weekday Mass is celebrated at 10:00am. On Sunday the Mass is celebrated at 11:30am in the main chapel.

We look forward to seeing you,

May the Lord bless you