The Mercy Retreat Center

Mercy Retreat Center is a gift of the Sisters of Mercy of the Union whose Motherhouse is in St. Louis, Missouri. The Sisters gave the four story hospital, 26-room convent, and the spacious acreage to the dioces in 1987. The hospital and grounds are now part of the retreat ministry which has been based in the former convent since 1980.

It is served by an executive director, appointed by Bishp Placido Rodriguez, CMF. The center hosts the Diocesan ACTS Retreat Ministry, the ecumenical Walk to Emmaus retreats for the Llano Estacado Commnuity, Engaged Encouters, marriage enrichment weekends, Confirmation preparation retreats, parish retreats, clergy and religious study days, various community gatherings, family reunions, and much more.

The Mercy Center is located in Slaton, TX, at 1225 West Division(approximately 3.5 blocks east of Highway 84 on Division). The Center can accomodate up to 100 guests (double occupancy rooms), and also provides a conference room seating 60, a beautiful chapel, an enclosed patio, two dining rooms, a full kitchen, and a large prayer/meditation garden.

Mercy Center is supported by retreat fees, private gifts, and the Diocesan Catholic Appeal.