BRANCHES
Center
WELCOME TO BRANCHES
WELCOME TO BRANCHES
Thank you for viewing our site. Branches Christian Rest and Renewal Centers, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit religious organization. We are a Roman Catholic ministry that welcomes all who love Christ. Branches is located on beautiful Seneca Lake, NY.
The mission of Branches is to bring people closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Communion of Saints, so we may share Christ's love with others.
You are invited to attend our "All Are Welcome" retreats or contact us to inquire about an Individual, Family, Young Adult, Corporate or Group retreat. Visit the Hermitage Reservation tab for information about Overnight retreats. All of our retreatants immersed themselves in a peaceful lakeside setting as we take time to “unplug” from our daily lives to pray, rest and deepen our faith.
Our Stay Connected video expresses the importance of staying connected to the Vine.
The Our Property tab provides a description of our property. The Branches' Experience tab will give you a sense of how beautiful and peaceful Branches is.
We welcome you to visit our site often. Please share us with your family and friends! Whether you visit us online to frequent the Prayer tab, enjoy our photographs, or better yet in person at our retreats to soak up the Branches' Experience, we hope you will draw closer to Jesus and His love for you.
BRANCHES HIGHLIGHTS
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GOD BLESS
DEACON
DENNIS KAPSIAK
Deacon Dennis will be deeply missed. He passed unexpectedly on November 30, 2025.
Deacon Dennis was a servant of God and a friend to Branches. In the fragile early years of Branches, Deacon Dennis provided us with encouragement, support and wisdom.
One of Deacon's many qualities was his "radio quality" voice. You can listen to Deacon Dennis' voice as he narrated Branches first video, "Stay Connected to the Vine".
We are forever grateful to Deacon Dennis. We humbly ask you to say a prayer for the repose of Deacon's soul and for his family and friends, as we will miss him deeply.
We pray that Deacon Dennis has been told by Jesus, "Well done faithful servant."
May God abundantly bless Deacon Dennis. Amen.
BRANCHES BUILDING CAMPAIGN VIDEO
Branches is growing!
As Branches continues to touch more and more people, our needs are increasing too.
This video shares God's calling for us, what God has provided through the generosity of many, and our future goals for which we trust in God.
We are especially grateful for Duprey Video Productions and Churchill Architectual pc, as their talents and generosity have made this video possible.
Jesus, we trust in You!
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION
On December 10, 1925, Our Lady of Fatima and Child Jesus, appeared to Sr. Lucia. During this apparition, Sr. Lucia was given the details of the First Saturday Devotion. To those who faithfully follow the First Saturday Devotion, Our Lady of Fatima promised to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation.
In 2005, Our Lady of Fatima and the three Fatima Children appeared to St. Carlos Acutis in a vision. St. Carlos was told was to promote the devotion widely as a powerful means to bring peace to the world and protect Christianity from difficult times caused by disobedience.
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Five First Saturday Devotion being given to Sr. Lucia, Our Lady's Blue Army World Apostolate of Fatima USA has created "A Twelve Month Virtual Journey Through Fatima". These short videos provide a virtual journey to 12 sacred sites related to Fatima and the three seers.
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