As from mid November 2025, the running of Manresa Retreat House in Victoria, Gozo will be returned to the hands of the Diocese of Gozo. The Society of Jesus have been running the retreat house since 1953.

The Diocese of Gozo in a statement on Thursday, expressed its “profound gratitude” to the Society of Jesus for its dedicated service over the past 72 years through the administration of the Manresa Retreat House and its pastoral care for the Christian faithful in the area bordering Victoria.

The Diocese said that for many decades, the Jesuit presence has served as a source of both human and spiritual inspiration to numerous individuals, Gozitans and Maltese alike.

It added that “the stewardship of this retreat house, together with the spirit of hospitality that has always characterised it, has been a true blessing to the Gozitan community.”

The Diocese stated that it is “committed to ensuring that the Manresa Retreat House continues to fulfil its principal mission. It shall remain a place of spiritual renewal, retreat, and warm hospitality, as it has faithfully been throughout the years.”

Accordingly, bookings will continue to be accepted through the contact details of the House or those of the Bishop’s Curia:

Manresa Retreat House

email: manresagozo@gmail.com

tel: 21556635+356

The Bishop’s Curia

email: info@churchingozo.mt

tel: 21556661

Photo: Diocese of Gozo/Mario Muscat

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