Catholic Retreats

"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26

Serving Catholic communities with respect and fidelity.

Paloma Retreats honors the teachings, traditions, and spiritual heritage of the Catholic Church. When you choose a Catholic retreat, your retreat experience is intentionally planned to reflect the prayer life, devotional practices, and liturgical rhythm that are meaningful to your group, parish or ministry.

Rooted in Scripture. Faithful to Catholic Tradition.

At Paloma Retreats, we joyfully serve groups, parishes, ministries, and organizations by offering retreats that honor the richness of the Catholic faith while leading participants into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

As a lifelong Catholic and retreat facilitator, I understand the beauty of our sacramental life, the traditions of the Church, and the importance of creating a retreat experience that is faithful, prayerful, and Christ-centered.

Every retreat is customized to the needs of your group, parish or ministry while remaining rooted in Sacred Scripture, prayer, and authentic spirituality.

What Makes Our Retreats Unique

Each retreat is designed around your group, parish, ministry, or needs and may include:

Catholic prayers and devotions
The Holy Rosary
Small group discussion
Journaling and personal reflection
Opportunities for silent prayer

Every retreat is created with the understanding that Christ is at the center of everything we do.

Customized for your Group, Community or Parish

No two retreats are alike. Whether your group, ministry or parish desires a retreat centered on prayer, discipleship, women’s ministry, men’s ministry, Advent, Lent, forgiveness, hope, or another theme, each experience is thoughtfully tailored to your community.

“Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” — Mark 6:31

Lead Facilitator:

Sylvia Ybarra

Founder, Paloma Retreats

ICF Certified Coach

Member of the Opus Sanctorum Angelorum
cum sanctis angelis

Retreat Facilitator with experience serving Christian communities

Ready to Book Your Retreat? Select: Upcoming Retreats

Our Story

My journey into retreat-life began in 2007 when I attended my first CHRP Retreat. I didn’t know then that God was planting a seed. What started as a personal encounter with God became a lifelong calling.

What I experienced in those days was profound and life changing. The stillness, conviction, renewal, and the quiet nearness of the Holy Spirit stayed with me long after the retreat ended, a quiet flame that God would nurture over time into faithful obedience.

I've attended several throughout the years, including ACTS Retreats, Meditation Retreats and Silent Retreats to name a few, currently being on the teams that facilitate, steward and support retreat structure.

My work is grounded in faith, prayer, and years of personal and team-based retreat experience. I've witnessed firsthand the transforming power of the Holy Spirit when we step away from the noise of everyday life and draw near to God.

These experiences shaped not only my faith, but my understanding that retreats are not just an event, they are divine appointments.

Paloma Retreats approach is firmly grounded in Scripture and shaped by the Word of God. The vision for Paloma Retreats was born in prayer. There was a growing hunger around me, I wanted and needed to share the magnitude of the God we serve. All the Glory to God.

"Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10