Ordained into the Holy priesthood on the 27th of December 2008, Fr Roni George focuses His Charismatic Priestly Ministry to the service of God's children. As the Leader of Divine Retreat Centre, He is dedicated to the center's growth in providing an Australian sanctuary of prayer and healing where all may experience the promises of Christ through Christ's Divine Mercy.
Who We Are
A catholic healing centre celebrating Christ’s love, through His Divine Mercy
Divine is a place of healing, A place to grow with God, A place to find the real you!
Divine Centre is located on 65 acres and surrounded by a serene landscape overlooking bushland, enriched with the beauty of God’s creation. We are a Catholic sanctuary with a mission to help everyday Australians and families to live joyfully in the meaning of life, experience physical & spiritual healing, and to grow in the Spirit and Mercy of Jesus Christ. Our charismatic mission, weekend retreats, and sanctuary grounds has something to offer everyone at different levels of Spirituality and needs.
“The Divine Mercy raises every man above his weakness.” ~ St John Paull II
With forty-three prayer and healing centers across the globe, Somersby NSW is the first Divine, Spiritual Retreat Centre in Australia. Established in 2013 by the Vincentian Congregation of priests, the centre was named in the honor of The Divine Mercy of Jesus Christ, a response to Pope John Paul II, calling for a new evangelization. Spreading the message of hope in Christ’s Divine Mercy, the centre has renewed lives, bringing joy, peace, and healing to thousands of Australians through our pilgrimages and spiritual and healing retreats.
Divine Retreat Centre An Australian Sanctuary of Christ’s Divine Love
Divine Retreat Centre Somersby was established by the Vincentian Congregation, a catholic religious order originally formed by St Vincent De Paul.
The Divine Priestly Fathers continue their mission in the path of St Vincent De Paul through charity, evangelization, and their lively charismatic, and healing mission which is found at Divine Retreat Centre.
Becoming one of Australia’s fastest-growing retreat and healing centres, Divine’s sanctuary grounds offer beautiful walks for prayer and meditation, with the famous and emotionally moving outdoor Calvary Scene of the crucified Jesus. From Holy Shrines of the Saints to an adoration Eucharistic Chapel to the inner healing spiritual retreats and weekend pilgrimages, the Spirit and love of Christ showers abundant blessings and healings to those who visit Divine. An Australian Sanctuary of God’s healing love!
Eucharistic Chapel
The Eucharist is the true presence of Jesus Christ within our midst. Words of Jesus to St Margaret Margaret Mary ” I have a burning thirst to be honored by men in the Blessed Sacrament.” Our Eucharist Chapel is open for all to adore, and pray to the Lord.
St Faustina Shrine
The Divine Mercy Of Christ was given to the world through St Faustina of Kowalska. In 2022, Divine opened a Shrine in her honor with her 1st Class Relics on display for veneration & intercessory prayer.
St Theresa Shrine
St Theresa of Culcutta is the Saint of our times, living the perfect example of love and charity toward the poor. With a Holy Shrine in her Honor, her 1st Class relics are on display for veneration and intercessory prayer.
The Spirituality of Divine
“Heavenly Father, let your eyes be open night and day upon the Divine Retreat Centre, Somersby.
May your Holy presence fill this house of prayer.
In this your temple, may the rejected feel accepted, the depressed, find hope and the wounded find healing.”
Calvary
Divine Retreat Centre holds one of the largest Outdoor Calvary scenes in Australia. A scene of inexhaustible love and compassion of the God that loves us.
All are welcome to come as pilgrims to pray at the foot of Christ’s cross honoring Christ during His final hours and agonizing death on the cross.
Spiritual Retreats
Divines Spiritual Retreats are spiritually filled weekend retreats to reignite, renew, and grow deeper into a personal relationship with God. Unleash the heavy weight of burdens causing despair, anxiety, and depression. Break the chains of anger and unforgiveness, and begin a new chapter in your life with joy and peace.
Healing Retreats
Our healing retreats are a calling out to Christ’s Mercy for physical, mental, and emotional healing. From addictions to relationship problems, self-brokenness, and despair, The Lord can heal all pains even those of rejection and abuse. “Ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened,” Matthew 7:7.
Mission
A call to a new evangelization
Through our healing ministry, we spread christ’s love & mercy, as he calls each person to be submerged into His Divine love of forgiveness & healing.
Values
Continuing the mission of St Vincent De Paul
As catholic priests of the St Vincentian Congregation, we commit to sharing the love of the gospel; so others may live in the light and joys of Christ.
Beliefs
Christ dwells amongst us.
Jesus Christ is the Living God and a healer. Through the charism, and sacraments of the Holy Catholic Church, Christ works miraculous wonders! Alleluia!
Spiritual Growth
A new relationship with God
Our retreats through the Holy Gospel teach how to open the heart and soul to receive God’s blessings and gracious love to grow spiritually and fruitfully in Christ.
Healing
Everyone has a story to be shared
Our past and present experiences change who we are meant to be. Divine healing retreats through the Merciful heart of Jesus calls each person to the healing of mind, body, and soul.
Family Friendly
We are all children of God
A family-focused community, with many events and weekend retreats suitable for families. Our youth and children ministries are included in our couples retreat.
Come Celebrate The Love of Christ
Divines Priests
Father Roni George VC
Director
Father Juby Varghese VC
Assistant Director
Originating from the state of Kerala, India, Fr Juby celebrated His Holy Ordination to the priesthood on the 1st of January 2014. Joining Divine, Sydndey in 2023, Father is well into his mission of evangelization and celebrating Christ's Love, as he quotes, "The greatest of these is Love". Father Juby's priesthood is a service of love, a ministry springing from love, aiming at love and making visible the saving love of Christ to all.