San Alfonso Retreat House / God & Sea / Together for 100 Years • 1925-2025

San Alfonso Retreat House: 1925-2025

100 Years of retreats

"God and Sea Together for 100 Years"

On September 25, 1925 the Redemptorists of San Alfonso offered their first retreat.  During this anniversary year, we celebrate the great legacy that San Alfonso Retreat House has had these last 100 years.

San Alfonso Through the Ages

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    Original retreat house

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    Original retreat house

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    Retreat House chapel

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    1926 retreat schedule

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    Redemptorist Chapter

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    Retreat house newsletter

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    Demolition of the original retreat house

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    Breaking ground on the new retreat house

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    Aerial view of San Alfonso

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Please check back often for more events as we celebrate our 100th Anniversary.

100th Anniversary Events

Come celebrate with us!!

September 20th, 2025 / 100TH ANNIVERSARY MASS OF THANKSGIVING - at ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH (across from San Alfonso Retreat House) - 800 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 at 11:00 am / Light Luncheon reception immediately following at: SAN ALFONSO RETREAT HOUSE - 755 Ocean Avenue • Long Branch, NJ 07740 - RSVP for Anniversary Mass and Reception is required by Sept. 1st.

Click  HERE to RSVP for the Mass/Reception on 9/20/25

November 15th, 2025 / 100TH ANNIVERSARY GALA BENEFIT DINNER / JUMPING BROOK COUNTRY CLUB / 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, NJ 07753 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm / SPECIAL GUEST HONOREE: Rev. John McGowan, C.Ss.R. / Formal invitation and sponsorship opportunities to follow.

Fr. John McGowan to receive The San Alfonso Man for All Seasons Award

JUNE 30
Retreat to Broadway Fundraiser
5PM - 9PM

Join us for a fabulous dinner and a show!!

Actor Jenn Gambatese will lead an entertaining evening of

music and faith as we celebrate 100 years of ministry here at San Alfonso


Click here for details and to register

Christmas in August Ornament Bingo Fundraiser

Sunday, August 3 at 4:00 PM


Proceeds to benefit the retreat ministry at San Alfonso Retreat House
Sponsored by the Manresa Columbiettes, Staten Island, New York

Bring some friends and join us!  Great fun!  Great location!  Great prizes!


ADMISSION:  $20 per person which includes one bingo card, coffee and cake at event
($5 each additional bingo card)
plus
You must bring a $15 (pre-tax) wrapped Christmas ornament or a Christmas decoration to play.

Donations of baskets and basket items welcome
For donation information, please email us

Click here for event flyer

Please consider giving to continue the legacy of San Alfonso for years to come!