“God's presence was truly palpable."
-Archbishop James Golka, written after visiting Patris Corde
Click here to read a letter of support from Archbishop Golka.
Thank you most sincerely to all those who have already joined us in supporting this mission!
In a noisy and distracted world, Jesus beckons his disciples to come away with him to a deserted place. We believe that true fruitfulness in the Church—for clergy, religious, parents, and laity alike, begins when we abide in His presence. This need for hermitage retreat - to deeply empty oneself and hear the voice of God - has been confirmed by our Church leaders as well as many priests and disciples as being necessary and foundational for the active work of the Church.
Patris Corde exists to protect these spaces of silent connection where God’s word takes root, transforms lives, and empowers vocations—a place where retreatants can listen to the voice of God, the “one thing necessary” (Lk 10:38).
This year, nearly three times as many retreat nights have been hosted, yet retreat fees cover only part of the cost. We rely on generous supporters to bridge this gap.
Outside of expected retreat donations, the additional need to host retreats in 2027 is $270,000. If you are able, we humbly ask you to consider joining us in this mission. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.
Make a General or Retreat Donation
Thank you for your partnership in this work to renew and strengthen the vocations of priests and laity in the Archdiocese of Denver and beyond! If you are able, we would greatly appreciate your consideration of a monthly donation. Retreat donations made above the fair market value are tax-deductible, and tax letters will be provided.
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Patris Corde Hermitage is a registered public 501(c)(3) charity; our FEIN number is 88-0639678. God has continued to bless us to be able to volunteer as directors and primary caretakers/builders. Because of this, we are able to use all outside donations very efficiently, and we are blessed to open debt free.
Funds Needed to Provide Retreats in 2027
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Labor and Staff Including Major Projects
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Insurance, Administrative, Engineering, Legal
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Power, Gas, Water, and Hermitage Infrastructure and Upkeep
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Promotional and Fundraising
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Clearing of Dead and Dangerous Trees, Road and Trail Upkeep
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Equipment Costs: Plowing, Fuel, Repair, Purchase, Rental
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Retreat Operational and Construction Costs Including Perishables
$ 269,290
Total Needed to Provide Retreats in 2027 After Retreatant Donations
$ 168,550
$ 40,325
$ 31,610
$ 25,700
$ 22,800
$ 20,980
$ 19,550
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“It was a joy to come to Patris Corde to bless the new chapel and the hermitages. I am delighted with the progress that you have made and your vision going forward. It will be a great service to the Archdiocese by giving priests and others a place to encounter the Divine Word in a place of beauty and silence. Know of my gratitude and be assured of my prayers for you and for what you are doing.”
- Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L., Archbishop Emeritus of Denver
If you would like to donate by check, please make your check payable to "Patris Corde Hermitage" and send to:
Patris Corde Hermitage
10200 County Road 3
Parshall, CO 80468
If you would like to support a specific hermitage or the chapel, please make a note of this on your check. Thank you, and we pray that God may impact many lives through your generosity.
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“Christ lived for thirty years in silence. Then, during His public life, He withdrew to the desert to listen to and speak with His Father. The world vitally needs those who go off into the desert. Because God speaks in silence... Silence is not an absence. On the contrary, it is the manifestation of a Presence, the most intense of all presences. In modern society, silence has come into disrepute; this is a symptom of a serious, worrisome illness. The real questions of life are posed in silence.”
- Cardinal Robert Sarah, Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments