Il Ritiro is a Franciscan Retreat Center located in Dittmer, MO and staffed by the Franciscan Friars of the Province of the Sacred Heart.

We invite you to explore our site. It is currently being updated. Some pages may be incomplete at this time. Please check back regularly for updates.

Joe and Judy Claes have become faithful volunteers. There work can be seen throughout our property and buildings.  They have been known to put a fresh coat of paint on about everything that does not move, and some that do. The storage and well sheds all have received a fresh touch up, one of the bedrooms and library in the main house have given a new look. Joe has spread out into flooring and put a new floor in the upstairs hall of the Bunk house. We are so grateful for their dedication.  

Scholarships

 

IL RITIRO has received a $200.00 gift last month to our scholarship fund. The money collected is used to help people make retreats here at IL RITIRO who could not afford to do so. Since December of 2011 we have collect $1200 and have given out $300 in scholarships. We welcome other contribution to this fund large or small.
 
If you would like to make a retreat here at IL RITIRO but cannot afford to do so please contact us.