Mother Clelia Merloni, impelled by love of the Sacred Heart of JesusDuring her lifetime, Mother Clelia Merloni, foundress of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, withstood adversity from within her own congregation. Today her ministry of service reaches around the world.
Caritas Christi Center, the congregation's retreat facility in Hamden Connecticut, continues her mission through conferences, retreats, days of prayer and workshops.
Loyola University Retreat Center Offers Renewal in the Mountains of Western MarylandLoyola University Retreat Center is a welcoming space in the Green Ridge Mountains of Maryland for renewing mind, body and spirit, with accommodations for up to 50 people.
Upper Room Spiritual Center (Neptune NJ) Presents Fall and Winter 2012 Schedule of EventsThe Upper Room Spiritual Center of Neptune NJ offers a diverse program of retreat opportunities this fall and winter, including Centering Prayer groups, Taizé prayer, retreats for women, knitters and those entering the second half of life. We have a full Advent calendar and professional opportunities for Spiritual Directors.
Richard Rohr to Present at Seventeenth Annual Spirituality ConferenceRichard Rohr O.F.M., popular speaker and author, will be the featured speaker at the
Seventeenth Annual Spirituality Conference hosted by
The Upper Room Spiritual Center (Neptune NJ) this coming November. Richard will also be doing a one-day event for Spiritual Directors, in cooperation with the Upper Room, the day before the Conference.
Margaret Silf, Popular Ignatian Retreat-leader, to Present at The Upper Room Spiritual Center (Neptune NJ)Margaret Silf, popular Scottish retreat-leader and author of several books on Ignatian spirituality, will be presenting two retreats at
The Upper Room Spiritual Center in April 2013, a one day event on a "spirituality of transition" and a week-end retreat, "Just Call Me Lopez: Being with Ignatius of Loyola", based upon her most recent book.
Bl. George Matulaitis, Underground Leader of the Marian RevivalBl. George Matulaitis, a gifted Lithuanian organizer, archbishop and spiritual director, played a key role in the revival of the Marian Congregation, working underground during the Soviet occupation. His work continues today, through the ministry of
Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center (Putnam, Connecticut).
Connecticut's Divine Trail Reinvents PilgrimageWe interview Bernadette Vance, a director of Connecticut's Divine Trail, an innovative program sponsored by a community of retreat centers which invites participants to embark on a pilgrim's journey throughout the state.
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center of Connecticut Announces Fall and Winter ScheduleHoly Family Passionist Retreat and Conference Center of West Hartford, Connecticut will be offering a diverse program of retreat opportunities for men, women and youth this coming fall. Special offerings include a weekend retreat this November with Fr. Bill Meninger, one of the originators of the Centering-prayer movement.
Youth to Assisi—An 8-day Franciscan Event for Young Adults This Coming AugustThe Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, in Assisi, Italy invites young adults (ages 18-35) to an 8-day event, Giovani verso Assisi ("Youth to Assisi"), from August 8 through August 12, 2012. Participants will explore themes of Franciscan spirituality in a campsite environment.
What Happens at Mass—A Weekend RetreatThe Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Church invite you to a retreat at
Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, Spokane, Washington, the week-end of July 13-15, 2012, which will lead us to a deeper understanding of the mystery and gift of Holy Mass.
Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center—A Passionist LegacyNestled on a stunningly beautiful wooded estate in Farmington, Connecticut, is one of America’s most historically note-worthy retreat houses,
Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center—a legacy of a remarkable woman, a foolish real estate entrepreneur and destruction by fire.
"Late have I loved Thee."—Fathers of Mercy (KY) Family Vocations DayA very special free vocational event for the whole family will be offered by the Fathers of Mercy, in Auburn KY, on Saturday, August 18. In addition to talks and activities from representatives of several religious orders, there will be lunch, breakdancing, Mass and other worship opportunities.