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Empowering Spiritual
Growth Through Community
And Prayer

In 1967, a small group of college students gathered in the Upper Room at The Ark and The Dove and were unexpectedly baptized in the Holy Spirit, sparking what would become the Catholic Charismatic Renewal.

Where are
you from?

¿De dónde eres?

De onde você é?

Come. Encounter the Holy Spirit.

In 1967, a small group of college students gathered in the Upper Room at The Ark and The Dove retreat house and were unexpectedly baptized in the Holy Spirit, sparking what would become the Catholic Charismatic Renewal.

WHERE IT STARTED

Serving the Church  
Ever-Ancient, Ever-New

Founded in 1967, The Ark and The Dove is a global center for formation, encounter, and mission in the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Retreat. Be Renewed.
Go Forth!

Since that moment, millions around the world have encountered the same grace, igniting ministries, vocations, and communities rooted in the power of the Holy Spirit.

“A New Pentecost”

Fr. Cantelamesa

Papal Preacher

“I did not bring you to a museum...
but to empower my Church for this time.”

Prophesied during the 50th Anniversary Celebration

The flame still burns.

Today, pilgrims from around the world come to pray in the very room where the Spirit first fell. 

 In the quiet of this sacred place, hearts are still being set on fire—through worship, retreat, adoration, and the living presence of God.

The flame still burns..

“God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.”  Romans 5:5

Experience the Spirit

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The flame still burns..

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From the Upper Room to the World!
You are part of this story.

Whether you visit, support, or carry the Holy Spirit into your own community—your yes matters.

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Holy Spirit.

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the mission.

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The Ark and The Dove is a global pilgrimage destination for those baptized in the Holy Spirit or interested in this grace, and a resource center for those interested in understanding and fostering the charisms with a commitment to future generations. It is a retreat center for spiritual renewal by the Holy Spirit for individuals or groups of laity, clergy, and religious with days of renewal and empowerment. Our vision is to foster UNITY and to extend the grace of baptism in the Holy Spirit to all generations.

All reservation inquiries will be evaluated from the perspective of alignment with the vision and mission of The Ark and The Dove.