One-Day retreats
Day of Spiritual Renewal
From time to time, AIM offers a one-day retreat experience called a Day of Spiritual Renewal. These retreats are usually held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Boca Raton, Florida.
A Day of Spiritual renewal took place on Feb. 22, 2025, focusing on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Father Kevin McQuone of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary presided over the day.
The day included Mass, song and prayer, two spiritual talks by Father Kevin followed by table discussions, and lunch and a light breakfast.
You can read The Florida Catholic's coverage of the event here.
AIM's next Day of Spiritual Renewal is anticipated to take place in 2026.
Retreat location
AIM's Day of Spiritual Renewal was held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 370 SW Third St., Boca Raton, Florida on Feb. 22, 2025.
Days of Spiritual Renewal
Glad to be together again
Glad to be together again
Glad to be together again
This AIM retreat offers a welcoming and safe environment for participants to celebrate and explore their faith.
Light breakfast items and a lunch will be provided.
Holy Mass will be celebrated and if requested, arrangements can be made to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
The day will be filled with spiritual talks, discussions, prayer and song.
Retreat presenter
Glad to be together again
Glad to be together again
The Rev. Kevin M. McQuone presented two talks at the February 2025 Day of Spiritual Renewal.
He is an assistant professor of pastoral theology and the director of propaedeutic formation at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida.
He received a bachelor's degree in Spanish literature from Florida State University, a
The Rev. Kevin M. McQuone presented two talks at the February 2025 Day of Spiritual Renewal.
He is an assistant professor of pastoral theology and the director of propaedeutic formation at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida.
He received a bachelor's degree in Spanish literature from Florida State University, and master's degrees in divinity and theology from St. Vincent de Paul seminary.
Pictures from the Feb. 22, 2025 day of Spiritual Renewal
Thirteen seminarians came with Father Kevin McQuone to experience the Feb. 22, 2025 Day of Spiritual Renewal that focused on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Co-Master of Ceremonies Michael Adler welcomes participants to the 2025 Day of Spiritual Renewal, along with Co-Master of Ceremonies Denise Elia.
AIM Core Team leader Paul Paschke pays a tribute to Harriet Molinski (picture on right), a co-founder of the AIM ministry who died in January 2025.
Father Kevin gives communion to Andrew during Mass in Mercy Center at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Boca Raton. (Florida Catholic photo)
Seminarian Anthony offers his personal reflection on the day's first talk about the Unfathomable Love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus..
Margarita and Paul are accompanied by seminarian J. Paul as they lead the retreat in song.
Buddy Cristina with retreatant Elena getting some lunch at the Day of Spiritual Renewal on Feb. 22, 2025. Italian cuisine was on the menu.
It took two seminarians -- Austin and Sebastian -- to take the place of Paul, AIM's guitarist-in-residence. The seminarians joined with Margarita leading one of the afternoon's songs.
Long-time retreatant Nigel brought his friend Kimberly to the Day of Spiritual Renewal, Kimberly's first in-person AIM retreat.
Father Kevin gives communion to retreatant Matthew, who was attending his first AIM retreat.
Participants share a moment of prayer during Mass at the 2025 Day of Spiritual Renewal.
Retreatant Dan is always a happy man when it's time for lunch. Retreatant Lisa takes a closer look at what she'll be eating.
Presenter
Masters of Ceremonies
Masters of Ceremonies
Father Kevin McQuone delivered two talks at the Day of Spiritual Renewal and celebrated Mass for the participants. His talk themes were "The Unfathomable Love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus" and "Hearts Like Unto Thine."
(Florida Catholic photo)
Masters of Ceremonies
Masters of Ceremonies
Masters of Ceremonies
AIM team member Denise Elia and retreatant Michael Adler took on the duties of Masters of Ceremonies at the 2025 Day of Spiritual Renewal. They introduced the various segments of the program. They were inspirational and created a joyful and caring atmosphere that was most welcoming to all the participants.
Lector
Masters of Ceremonies
Lector
Retreatant Rachel was lector at Mass during the 2025 Day of Spiritual Renewal. Rachel, one of AIM's newer retreatants, has also been appreciated for her invaluable insights during retreat discussions.