Peter Pearson, MDiv, ThD The Angel of the Lord Byzantine Iconography is a highly structured and disciplined art form which combines prayer and painting techniques to create serene images of Christ, Mary, the angels and the saints following centuries old guidelines. Peter Pearson has been studying and painting icons for more than fifty years and […]
Would you like to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ? Have you forgiven, but are still experiencing negative emotions? Do you feel like you bring the same sins to confession, again and again? Sin leaves all of us wounded, and as Pope Francis reminds us, the Church is a field hospital with all of us […]
This event is a separate but complementary teaching to Healing the Whole Person. A teaching presented by Bart Schuchts designed to help you live more fully into the mission of Christ. Come encounter the Father's love and increase your desire to enter deeper into God's purpose for your life.
Ann Vucic is a dynamic Catholic speaker, writer, and advocate for spiritual renewal. Born near the renowned pilgrimage site of Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina, her life was profoundly transformed by an encounter with God during her youth—a moment that ignited a lifelong mission to help others experience the power of faith and conversion. With degrees in […]
Fri, Dec 12, 4:00 pm through Sun, Dec 14, 1:00 pm Timothy Ringgold, MT-BC For anyone feeling the loss of a loved one. Anyone who has known the joy of love has most likely experienced the pain of loss. Grief is a natural part of life, yet we all grieve differently and often need help […]
Fr. Anthony Garabaldi, OFM A Weekend to Start a Sober New Year A weekend retreat for recovering alcoholics. Various topics related to recovery will be discussed. "The only requirement is a desire to stop drinking." (The Preamble). A weekend to start a sober New Year. There will be sessions, breaks and opportunity for one on […]
Michael Powell A unique retreat to gather in community and in silence. Experience a grace-filled retreat centered around the teachings of Henri Nouwen and his work “The Life of the Beloved,” along with insights from his other writings and those of fellow contemplatives. Through prayer, contemplation, reflection, conversation, gentle activities, and silent exploration, we will […]
Erica Tatum-Sheade, LCSW and Ryan Sheade, LCSW Strengthen your communication, respect, intimacy and understanding in your marriage. Join married therapists Ryan M. Sheade, LCSW, and Erica Tatum-Sheade, LCSW, at the beautiful Franciscan Renewal Center for a three-day retreat designed to help strengthen communication, respect, intimacy, and understanding in your marriage. This retreat will help to […]
Theme: Mary’s Fiat Speaker: Fr. John Erick Villa - Fr. John Erick Villa was ordained priest for the Diocese of Oakland in California by Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ on May 13, 2016. His ordination taking place on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima and his first assignment as priest at Immaculate Heart of […]
The Spiritual Exercises Retreat for Women will be offered February 13-15, 2026 at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree. All women are welcome. The retreat is based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola and is comprised of guided meditations, personal reflection, Mass, and opportunities for confession and spiritual direction. For […]
This five day therapeutic program (put on by the Restore Dignity ministry) offers healing and hope to anyone (18 and older) who has experienced trauma or abuse. Each program group is limited to 18 participants who are welcomed and guided by a team of 9 (including priests, therapists, deacons, spiritual directors and trained lay people). […]
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 4:00 pm through Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 10:00 am Fr. Greg Friedman Please watch the website for more details as they become available. IMPORTANT NOTE: BY REGISTERING HERE, YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR HOLY WEEK RETREAT PART 2, THE PASCHAL TRIDUUM, April 2, 3, 4, and 5, 2026. SEE REGISTRATION INFORMATION BELOW […]
Mary Dunn and Alanna Mack Within each of us is a divine treasure, and if we hope to discover it, we need to go deep into the heart of who we are. Meister Eckhart Deep in your soul is a story that wants to be told. In our weekend of guided reflections, we will help […]
Fr. Albert Haase, OFM Deepen your spiritual journey. As we journey in the spiritual life, we encounter disconcerting challenges that often upend us and discourage us. In this retreat, award-winning author Fr. Albert Haase, OFM will focus on some of the typical challenges we face: living in the present moment, forgiving others, spiritual darkness, attitudes […]
