ISP St. Louis
“I felt human again. ISP gave me a ‘chest of spiritual tools’ that changed how I live — I started to take ownership of my life, got a job, and finally learned how to be something besides ashamed.”
ISP St. Louis participant
About Us
ISP St. Louis began in 2009 thanks to a small group of dedicated volunteers and supporters. Today, we have active men’s and women’s teams and strong relationships with St. Patrick Center and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. ISP St. Louis currently hosts four overnight retreats and four follow-up retreats per year, as well as weekly and monthly spiritual reflection circles at multiple social service agencies. Additionally, several team members and alumni actively participate in ISP’s national facilitator formation retreat. The Sisters of Saint Joseph, the School Sisters of Notre Dame, and the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus are all strong supporters of ISP’s work.
As one of over 20 cities within the ISP Network, ISP St. Louis has brought experiences of love, hope and healing to thousands of individuals. For more information, please see the St. Louis information sheet.
Alumni Voices
Many ISP participants become retreat witnesses, team leaders, and facilitators and are a part of the leadership opportunities offered by the ISP Network. We are so grateful for their authenticity and willingness to share their stories with the community. Check out stories of hope and belonging here.
Contact us
Contact usFor more information about joining ISP St. Louis as a volunteer, general supporter, or partner agency, please contact
Claire DesHotels
cdeshotels@ispretreats.org
Community Partners
ISP is grateful for the agencies, retreat centers, schools, and parishes that are a part of our work including:
- Peter & Paul Community Service
- St. Patrick Center
- Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
- White House Jesuit Retreat
…and many more! Interested in working with us? Contact us or read more about retreats and spiritual reflections here.
Join the Movement
All ISP programs are offered free of charge to participants and agencies. By choosing to support ISP St. Louis, your donation funds programs in this community. Lets do more together!
