2026 Men's Events Timetable
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The dates are now available for 2026 events and activities organised by Aldridge. We've made some changes to the times and dates from 2025. Read on to find out when things are happening in 2026.
Monthly Recollections
Recollections will continue on a monthly basis and be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Auchenflower (17 Harriet Street) and includes Holy Mass and availability for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. In 2026 they will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (with the exception of January on the 3rd Wednesday).
The Recollection include:
6:00pm Spiritual Reading done individually
6:15pm Meditation
6:45pm Time for personal prayer
7:00pm Examination of Conscience
7:15pm Holy Mass
Fr Max will be available for confessions from 5:30pm and throughout the evening, except during the times of the meditation and Holy Mass. Confessions will also be available after Holy Mass.
A booklet (and digital version) is provided with readings and prayers for you to follow along.
Dates are as follows:
21 January
11 February
11 March (rescheduled to 18 March)
8 April
13 May
10 June
8 July
12 August
9 September
14 October
11 November
9 December
Annual Retreats
The Retreats for Men in Brisbane in 2026 will be held at the Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre in Ormiston. There will be two in 2026. Each one run as follows:
Commences Friday evening at 6pm, starting with dinner
Concludes Sunday afternoon 2:30pm.
Santa Teresa is owned and run by the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane. Each person on the retreat will have an individual bedroom which has reverse cycle air-conditioning, ensuite, and all linen included. There are rooms for up to 28 participants for each retreat.
Santa Teresa is a fully catered facility. Full meals will be served on Friday (dinner), Saturday (all meals) and Sunday (breakfast & lunch) plus morning tea, tea & coffee and biscuits.
The retreat fee is $450.
Payment details will be sent to you via email once your registration has been confirmed.
Dates are as follows:
15 - 17 May 2026
23 - 25 October 2026
To book a retreat, follow this link.
For more details, get in touch.


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