named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
CORE Retreats
Themed weekend retreats for men, women, and couples focused on spiritual renewal and deepening relationship with Christ.
Private Retreats
Self-directed retreats allowing individuals to spend time in solitude for prayer, reflection, and rest in a peaceful setting.
Special Retreats & Events
Day and weekend retreats with rotating themes, speakers, and experiences designed to inspire and renew participants.
Spiritual Direction
One-on-one sessions with trained spiritual directors to help individuals notice God's presence and grow in intimacy with God.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 2 activities
- Hosts religious retreats for spiritual growth and renewalOffers weekend and day retreats with rotating themes, speakers, and experiences designed to facilitate personal and transformative encounters with God, serving men, women, couples, teens, and young adults. These include themed retreats, "Busy Person Retreats," and programs for high school, college, and young adult populations, accommodating up to 108 overnight guests on a 50-acre site overlooking Canandaigua Lake.
- Provides private retreats and spiritual directionOffers private retreats for individuals seeking time for reflection, prayer, journaling, or rest in a quiet setting, along with one-on-one spiritual direction to deepen awareness of God's presence and support discernment in daily life.
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
- Engages lay leaders in mission and leadershipInvites lay women and men to share co-responsibility for the retreat house mission through prayer, discernment, leadership, and service, continuing the Redemptorist tradition in a fully lay-led Catholic retreat center.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Rents facilities for retreats, conferences, and eventsProvides retreat center facilities for use by external organizations to host retreats, conferences, meetings, workshops, and other events, including special gatherings such as a senior luncheon and music events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$847K
Contributions & grants$239K28%
Program service revenue$590K70%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$925K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$386K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$241K
Cash$241K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$241K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
3 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -9.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Lynch | Director of Operations | 40 | $70K |
board members · 11
- Anthony Diprima — Treasurer
- Bill Clifford — Board Member
- Dennis Billy — Board Member
- Douglas Skeet — Board Member
- Ed Knauf — Board Member
- Gary Keating — Vice President
- Mike Schwabl — Board Member
- Paul Peterson — Board Member
- Rick Sheffer — Board Member
- Sr Elaine Englert — Secretary
- Thomas Crumlish — President
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Central Niagara Bank Partner — Community partner of Notre Dame Retreat House
- Deacon Brian McNulty Partner — Facilitates men's retreats at Notre Dame Retreat House
- Deacon Gary Terrana Partner — Facilitates men's retreats at Notre Dame Retreat House
- Deacon John Schott Partner — Facilitates men's retreats at Notre Dame Retreat House
- Fr. Euguene O'Reilly, C.Ss.R. Partner — Religious leader leading a retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House.
- Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R. Partner — Facilitates men's retreats at Notre Dame Retreat House
- Fr. Michael Costik Partner — Facilitates men's retreats at Notre Dame Retreat House
- Fr. Michael Cunningham, C.Ss.R. Partner — Facilitates men's retreats at Notre Dame Retreat House
- Fr. Peter Sousa, C.Ss.R Partner — Facilitates the couples retreat as a spiritual leader.
- Heron Hill Partner — Community partner of Notre Dame Retreat House
- Jodie Scordo Partner — Facilitates men's retreats at Notre Dame Retreat House
- Jodie Scordo Partner — Participates as a retreat leader or presenter for the couples retreat.
- Mercy by the Sea Partner — Collaborated through participation on a directed retreat team at Mercy by the Sea in Madison, CT.
- Mr Grass LLC Partner — Community partner of Notre Dame Retreat House
- Nolan's on the Lake Partner — Community partner of Notre Dame Retreat House
- Redemptorists Network — Carries forward the Redemptorist charism through retreats and lay partnerships.
- Redemptorists Partner — Collaborates with the Redemptorists to carry forward their charism and mission through the Partners in Mission program.
- Redemptorists Partner — Founded the retreat house in 1967 and continue to assist with retreats, maintaining alignment with their charism of preaching and spiritual ministry.
- Senator Pam Helming Partner — Co-hosted a senior luncheon event with participation from Senator Pam Helming.
- Sharon and John Bednarczyk Partner — Participate as retreat leaders or presenters for the couples retreat.
- Sister of St. Joseph, Rochester, NY Partner — Collaborated with Redemptorist priests in leading early retreats for men in the Diocese of Rochester.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Faith-Based Retreat Environmentmethodology: contemplative_retreat_environmentBy providing a setting of quiet, natural beauty combined with prayer and spiritual direction, the organization fosters deep personal growth and strengthens participants' spiritual connection with God, because immersive, contemplative environments remove distractions and create space for meaningful encounters with the divine.
- Lay-Shared Mission Responsibilitymethodology: lay_co_responsibilityBy integrating lay leaders into prayer, discernment, leadership, and service, the organization extends the Redemptorist mission through shared spiritual co-responsibility, because this partnership deepens lay commitment and broadens the reach of faith-based formation beyond clergy-led models.
- Spiritual Direction as Discernment Practicemethodology: discernment_accompanimentBy offering one-on-one spiritual conversations that emphasize prayerful listening and accompaniment rather than advice, the organization supports individuals in recognizing God's presence and making faith-guided decisions, because this model fosters deeper personal discernment and long-term spiritual growth.