Youth Events at Brothers of St John, St. Joseph Priory
St. Joseph Priory, 11223 W Legion Hall Road, Princeville, IL 61559
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Youth Events at Brothers of St John, St. Joseph Priory includes Teen Retreat Days, various Eagle Eye Camps in the USA, a Boys’ Summer Camp, the Knights of St. John, and a First Friday of the Month, Prayer & Intercession. The program also includes a time of adoration for children and families with songs, prayers, silence, and scripture. Retreats are held at St. Joseph Priory and include options for private, silent retreats with the Brothers of St John and the Contemplative Sisters.
• Ages: 9–18 years old
• Schedule: Teen Retreat Days on Saturday, November 1, 2025, and Saturday, April 25, 2026; Boys’ Summer Camp from July 29 to August 2; Knights of St. John activities once a month; First Friday of the Month, Prayer & Intercession with the Blessed Sacrament exposed from 2:30–6:00 pm
The leadership team includes Father Thomas D. as Prior, Father Anthony Mary, Brother Jan as guest master and in accounting, Brother Benedict Tarcisius, and Father Joseph Mary. The mission statement for the Brothers of St John is, “Following John the Apostle, we live together as friends of Christ and witness to his light and love.” The Knights of St. John is for boys ages 9–14 years old with activities once a month at St. Joseph Priory, and the Teen Retreat Day is for boys and girls 15 to 18 years old. A Young Adult Retreat is also offered for ages 18–35. Children of Hope is dedicated to leading children into the mystery of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist. Families can send intentions of prayer for First Friday (no later than 1:30 pm) to the Contemplative Sisters by email at [email protected] or by text at 309-406-5705.
Last updated January 9, 2026.
• Ages: 9–18 years old
• Schedule: Teen Retreat Days on Saturday, November 1, 2025, and Saturday, April 25, 2026; Boys’ Summer Camp from July 29 to August 2; Knights of St. John activities once a month; First Friday of the Month, Prayer & Intercession with the Blessed Sacrament exposed from 2:30–6:00 pm
The leadership team includes Father Thomas D. as Prior, Father Anthony Mary, Brother Jan as guest master and in accounting, Brother Benedict Tarcisius, and Father Joseph Mary. The mission statement for the Brothers of St John is, “Following John the Apostle, we live together as friends of Christ and witness to his light and love.” The Knights of St. John is for boys ages 9–14 years old with activities once a month at St. Joseph Priory, and the Teen Retreat Day is for boys and girls 15 to 18 years old. A Young Adult Retreat is also offered for ages 18–35. Children of Hope is dedicated to leading children into the mystery of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist. Families can send intentions of prayer for First Friday (no later than 1:30 pm) to the Contemplative Sisters by email at [email protected] or by text at 309-406-5705.
Last updated January 9, 2026.
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