Two Brothers
This year, Dunrovin celebrates her “Diamond” Anniversary as a retreat center. To celebrate 60 years, this blog will highlight some of the people and stories …
Dunrovin history
Those were holy days for us.
a My Dunrovin Story, by Brother Richard Roller, FSC It was 1983. I had been two years at Windsor Novitiate. We closed for lack of novices. With the …
Stella Lundquist – Woman Extraordinaire
As she sweeps into the room, the day becomes a bit livelier with her enthusiasm. “I need to move!” this bright light of a woman …
A Legacy of Generosity from the Hadrath Family
Charles “Chip” Hooley, Dunrovin’s Board of Directors chair since 2017, appreciates the history and vision of Dunrovin because of his family’s legacy. His grandparents, Rueben …
Taking “Time to Slow Down and Step Back:” Celebrating Mark Syman and His Impact on Dunrovin
As a retreat center, a focus of Dunrovin has always been nurturing and empowering youth. The center was purchased and founded to serve Lasallian schools …
Taking a Tour of Dunrovin
Recently, a guest on a private retreat stated, “I never knew about this place. It is like a gem so close to the city.” So …
From the Vault: Brother Laurence Walther
Dunrovin Christian Brothers Retreat Center has had several leaders and administrators in its fifty-year history, and each had their own unique influence on Dunrovin. …
From the Vault: The Early 2000’s
While Dunrovin Retreat Center continued to host various organizations and run retreats throughout the 2000’s, one interesting program that began to gain popularity was …
From the Vault: The 1980’s and 1990’s
The 1970’s saw Dunrovin Retreat Center hosting youth retreats for Catholic schools from the Twin Cities area in a brand new facility. Retreats included …
From the Vault: Dunrovin in the 1970’s
Dunrovin shortly after construction on the main building finished. The dorm wing is on the right.Dunrovin Retreat Center has a storied past, evidenced by its …
Dunrovin Retreat Center through the eyes of Brother Bill Clarey
Brother Bill Clarey was a part of Dunrovin during its beginning years and continues to be involved as it reaches its 50th anniversary. Today he …
Dunrovin 50th Anniversary Mass
On Sunday, March 16, 2014, Dunrovin celebrated its 50th year anniversary. Father Tom Thompson, an important part of Dunrovin’s history serving at youth retreats and being …
50th Year Anniversary Today
Ash Wednesday fell on February 12 in 1964. This day also marks when the first retreat was held at Dunrovin Christian Brothers Retreat Center. Youth …
Dunrovin: From youth retreats grew a 50-year heritage of youth outreach
Building a future and a hope On Ash Wednesday 1964, Dunrovin Retreat Center officially opened its doors as host of spiritual retreats for high school …