Parish Lenten Retreat
“From Dust to Glory”
Personally Confronting the Seven Deadly Sins for a Deeper Experience of the Resurrection
Retreat Master: Fr. Joshua Neu, from St. Patrick’s Seminary
Cathedral of St. Eugene
2323 Montgomery Drive
Santa Rosa, CA
Saturday, March 14, 2026
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lent is the time when Catholics take a close look at themselves and a closer look at the work Christ wants to perform in them. Knowing the roots of sins and how to overcome them, Catholics can make great progress in breaking down barriers to union with God.
In this Lenten retreat, we will discover how God made us to live in union with Him and root out the temptations that hold us back, so that we may enjoy the glory of the Resurrection.
Retreat begins in Cathedral with 8 a.m. Mass followed by introductory words from Fr. Neu (pronounced “nigh”)
All talks will be in the Cathedral
Meals in the PLC: Light breakfast provided. Bring your own lunch.
No registration required. Free. (Donations will be cheerfully accepted.) Invite friends!
Who is Father Neu?
Fr. Joshua Neu grew up in rural Texas in a Catholic family and obtained a B.A. in Philosophy at the University of Dallas prior to entering the seminary. He received priestly formation at the Pontifical North American College in Rome while studying Theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University and Sacred Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical Institute, where he earned a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture (S.S.L.). After priestly ordination, he has performed a variety of parish and diocesan ministries, including Vocations Director, diocesan Director of Faith Formation, and Campus Ministry Chaplain. He began work in seminary formation in 2021 and has been a Professor of Sacred Scripture, Director of Liturgy, and Director of Spiritual Formation. Currently, Fr. Joshua serves on the faculty of St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, CA, teaching Sacred Scripture and providing spiritual direction to future priests of the Church.
He has a passion for teaching the Word of God and Catholic spirituality.