Taken from the Spanish word meaning View of the Sea,
Miramar overlooks Kingston Bay from fields where Wampanoag Indians once lived
and where the Pilgrims first settled. The Retreat Center provides programs of
renewal for clergy and religious, lay people, single persons, married couples,
religious educators, parish councils, Confirmation candidates and anyone who seeks
peace and a richer relationship with God. The Center is operated by the Society
of the Divine Word, (in Latin, Societas Verbi Divini or SVD), popularly known
as Divine Word Missionaries, a congregation of more than 6000 Catholic Missionary
priests and brothers who serve the poor in 60 countries worldwide.To set the captives free
To give sight to the blind
To heal the broken-hearted
To proclaim a year of favor from the Lord
The Lord has granted to Miramar the favor and grace to participate in this mission for the greater part of a century. As a retreat center, Miramar provides both a holy place and programs suited to the needs of those who come here. Some arrive seeking to be renewed and refreshed; some arrive to tear down and rebuild; some who are broken hearted come to be healed. It is our prayer that, whoever comes, goes away encouraged to continue the journey of life with greater hope and trust in the God who walks with them.