Clergy retreat
This Sacred Victim
Monday 5th - Friday 9th October 2026
Preached by Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP
at the altar as sacrificer
“The sacrifice of Christ and the sacrifice of the Eucharist are one single sacrifice: ‘In this divine sacrifice which is celebrated in the Mass, the same Christ who offered himself once in a bloody manner on the altar of the cross is contained and is offered in an unbloody manner'” (CCC 1367)
In this retreat, Fr de Malleray will reflect on the liturgical role of the priest and the sacrificial nature of his ministry at the altar.
Drawing on the Church’s long-standing liturgical tradition as expressed in the Traditional Rite of the Roman Church, the retreat will offer a deeper awareness of the Mass as making present the Sacrifice of the Cross.
The retreat will be an opportunity to gain a further understanding of this central aspect of the Mass and of the structure of the Traditional Rite, serving also as an enrichment for the celebration of the New Rite.
- Secular and religious clergy, deacons and seminarians welcome
- The retreat will be preached, with opportunities for confession.
- Clergy are welcome to celebrate Mass individually at their own time or to concelebrate, using both Theodore House Oratory and St Peter’s Church.
- Daily Holy Hour and Compline.
Fr Armand de Malleray began his ministry in the Southwark Archdiocese in 2001. He has been giving clergy retreats at various venues in England and abroad for over two decades. Formerly rector of St Mary’s Shrine in the Liverpool Archdiocese, he is now based in Bedford. He is the author of a number books, including the following:
- On the Sacred Priesthood: X-Ray of the Priest in a Field Hospital;
- On the Holy Eucharist: Ego Eimi – It is I: Falling in Eucharistic Love;
- On Holy Mass: Near Missed Masses;
- On the Blessed Virgin Mary: Meditations on the Stabat Mater
Some of his conferences on the priest, on Our Lady and on martyrdom can be listened to here: Audio conferences on the priest 1) and Our Lady; 2) and Martyrdom : https://www.radioimmaculata.org/various-podcast/fssp-conferences
Theodore House offers a wonderful venue for any retreat. The tranquil and beautiful surroundings of the Stonyhurst estate offer a peaceful setting and endless opportunities for walks.
All accommodation is en-suite, with comfortable facilities and a beautifully lanscaped garden.
For more information about Theodore House, please click here.
Arrivals are welcome on the Monday from 1pm for a 3pm start.
Departures on Friday are from 3pm.
Cost:
£475 (includes single, en-suite room and full board)
If you require assistance in meeting the costs of the retreat, please contact events@christianheritagecentre.com
Please register below (£50 deposit payment required):
Venue & Getting to us:
If you are reliant on public transport, please consider traveling by train to Preston train station. From there, we aim to co-ordinate minicab shares or lifts amongst participants of any given event. If you require further advice or assistance, email us: events@christianheritagecentre.com