“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
We have been so blessed by your prayers and generosity which have made 2024 our most productive building year so far. If you are able, please consider a gift that will help us to fully open!
We feel more confirmed than ever that our Lord desires this retreat center to refresh and renew all vocations. Already, priests, religious, and lay men and women are contacting us to find refreshment in the Father's love through silence and solitude.
Although we have completed two hermitages, we are very limited until we are fully open. We long to fully open and fill this place with those who desire to seek God in the desert. As noted in the budget below, the total amount needed to fully open in 2025 is $713,091, which is within reach with God's continued blessing and moving of hearts. We are excited to open within six months of receiving these funds.
If you are already a supporter of Patris Corde, we sincerely thank you! The Lord has worked in so many miraculous ways through your support - both in calling and moving retreatants and in providing all workers and materials for building. Would you consider continuing to invest in this gift to His laborers?
If you are new to this project, we would love to share this mission with you. Please write or call us so that we can connect with you!
Patris Corde Hermitage is a registered public 501(c)(3) charity; our FEIN number is 88-0639678. God has blessed us to be able to cover the founders' time and labor in building and acting as general contractors. Because of this, we are able to use all outside donations very efficiently.
Total Needed to Open in 2025:
$713,091.00
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Building costs: Phase I and II Completion
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Building and Admin Staff
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Hermitages 1-6 Landscaping and Final Grade
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Engineering / Planning / Systems and Materials for Opening
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Construction of Small Welcome Building
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Administrative / Insurance / Promotional
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Equipment Rental / Repair / Fuel
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Chapel Plumbing
$385,005.00
$123,100.00
$75,250.00
$37,085.00
$33,450.00
$35,175.00
$19,580.00
$13,650.00
Total Cost to Open in 2025
Total Set Aside Toward 2025 Building Season
$722,295.00
($9,204.00)
Total Amount Needed for Public Opening in 2025
Total Donated Toward 2025 Building Goal
$713,091.00
$103,733.91
“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 of Denver
