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Retreat house has ministry to those recovering from addiction

St. Mary’s Retreat House in Lemont, which has been offering respite for the faithful for over 50 years, is seeing new life as volunteers rehab the building and update amenities.
Accomodations are simple at St. Marys Retreat House at the Slovenian Catholic Mission, 14246 Main St., Lemont. (Karen Callaway /Chicago Catholic)
The lobby of St. Marys Retreat House at the Slovenian Catholic Mission, 14246 Main St., Lemont, was recently renovated. (Karen Callaway /Chicago Catholic)
The grounds of St. Mary's Retreat House feature outdoor stations of the cross. The house is at the Slovenian Catholic Mission, 14246 Main St., Lemont.(Karen Callaway /Chicago Catholic)
People making retreats at St. Mary’s Retreat House in Lemont can take advantage of the extensive grounds that include a small pond next to a Lourdes grotto and outdoor stations of the cross. (Karen Callaway /Chicago Catholic)
A rosary valley made from stone on the grounds of St. Mary's Retreat House at the Slovenian Catholic Mission, 14246 Main St., Lemont. (Karen Callaway /Chicago Catholic)

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