Retreats with Religious Congregations
Franciscan Come and See Afternoons
Do you think God is calling you to live the Gospel in a Franciscan Lifestyle? If you would like to discern your Call, come along to a Come and See event on the first Saturday of every month from 2 – 4pm.
Location: San Damiano Convent, 1 Hall Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7BT
Contact: Sr Dorothy Paul on 01773 833168 or 1clarefrancesco2017@gmail.com
‘Some He Called’ Monastic Retreat
A retreat for Catholic men aged 18-35 considering a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. The retreat will consider the nature of religious life in the modern day and its relevance for today’s Church. You will experience life in a modern Benedictine community. Cost: Donation
Friday 27th – Sunday 29th April 2018
Location: Downside Abbey, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Bath, Somerset BA3 4RH
Contact: downsidevocation@downside.co.uk
Each one of us has a Mission on Earth
Discernment weekend for women aged 35-55 considering a call to religious life; an opportunity to share in the sisters’ life, with input about discernment and religious life, shared and personal prayer, and time for questions and discussion.
Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th May 2018
Location: Milleret House Enter via: 23 Kensington Square, London W8 5HN
Contact: Sr Clare Bernadette at vocations@assumptionreligious.org
For more information and to download the application form: http://assumptionreligious.org/join-us/vocation-events.html
Benedictine Come and See Weekend
‘Listen to what the Holy Spirit is saying to YOU!’
A discernment weekend for men in their 20s-40s who are committed Catholics and considering the possibility of a vocation to be a Benedictine monk.
Wednesday 16th – Monday 21st May 2018
Location: Buckfast Abbey, Devon TQ11 0EE
Contact: The Abbot at vocations@buckfast.org.uk
Vocations Weekend with FCJ Sisters
The weekend is organised by Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ) sisters, and is for young women in their 20s and 30s. There will be input from the sisters on different aspects of vowed life, and time for prayer, reflection and discussion with other young women who are also considering a vocation to religious life. It’s an opportunity to live community life for a weekend and meet some sisters!
Theme: Discerning God’s Call in my life
Friday 25th – Sunday 27th May 2018
Location: Liverpool
Contact: Sr Lynne FCJ at lynnefcj@hotmail.com or visit our website www.fcjsisters.org
Each one of us has a Mission on Earth
Discernment weekend for women aged 18-35 considering a call to religious life; an opportunity to share in the sisters’ life, with input about discernment and religious life, shared and personal prayer, and time for questions and discussion.
Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th May 2018
Location: Milleret House Enter via: 23 Kensington Square, London W8 5HN
Contact: Sr Clare Bernadette at vocations@assumptionreligious.org
For more information and to download the application form: http://assumptionreligious.org/join-us/vocation-events.html
Living Theology Summer School
An opportunity to deepen our knowledge of the Christian faith and develop a personal reflection on Christian living and belief.
Friday 8th – Sunday 10th June 2018
Location: Loreto Centre, Abbey Road, Llandudno, Conwy LL30 2EL
Contact: Sr Ewa Bem IBVM at loretocentre@yahoo.co.uk or on 01492 878031
Discernment Weekend with Capuchin Friars Minor
Discernment workshop and an opportunity to join the Capuchin Brothers in their prayers and learn more about the life of a friar. The program starts on Friday evening at 6:30pm. Departures are planned for Sunday after lunch approx. 2pm. The event is addressed to male Catholics in the UK, 20-35 years old. No charges.
Friday 15th – Sunday 17th June 2018
Location: Greyfriars, 182 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SB
Contact: Br Zbigniew Fryska at cap.vocations@btinternet.com or on 07527 193104
Is God calling you to Love…?
For single Catholic women open to a possible call to religious life. A weekend retreat of prayer, discussion, reflection, community… a time to discern, to ask questions, to be with others on a similar journey… An opportunity to be accompanied in your discernment as you find out more about religious life, and the spirituality and mission of the Society of the Sacred Heart. Suggested donation – £25 (or according to means).
Friday 29th June from after 5pm – Sunday 2nd July after lunch
Location: Barat House, Roehampton Lane, London SW15 5SB (Digby Stuart campus – beside the chaplaincy base)
Contact: Sr Barbara Sweeney at societyofthesacredheart@gmail.com or on 0191 272 3000
Do contact us even if you can’t make this weekend, as we can always arrange a meeting or visit at some other time.
Come and See: what does it mean to be a Religious Sister in the Cenacle?
A day to discover more about the life of the Cenacle Sisters in the province of Europe-Togo. Prayer, sharing and dialogue about religious life today. Opportunities to ask all your questions! And lunch! Please see the poster or leaflet for more information. Please contact us if you would like to attend.
Saturday 7th July 2018 from 11am-4pm
Location: Cenacle Sisters, 21 Helix Gardens, Brixton, London SW2 2JJ
Contact: Chrystelle at cenaclesisterslondon@gmail.com or Kate on 07716 092317
Thinking Faith
A holiday and study week for Catholics in their 20s-40s with prayer and community on the theme “Young and Old”. Stay in lovely Cumbrian surroundings and enjoy the hospitality of an Augustinian community. For more information please click here.
Saturday 21st – Saturday 28th July 2018
Location: Boarbank Hall, Allithwaite, Grange over Sands, Cumbria LA11 7NH
Contact: Sr Margaret at margaret@boarbankhall.org.uk
Discernment Weekend
‘I listened to God’s deep dream for me, and felt ready to respond’ (Mary Ward). A silent retreat with workshops on discernment, especially suited to those who are facing significant decisions in life.
Friday 28th – Sunday 30th September 2018
Location: Loreto Centre, Abbey Road, Llandudno, Conwy LL30 2EL
Contact: Sr Ewa Bem IBVM at loretocentre@yahoo.co.uk or on 01492 878031
Discernment Day
A day of discernment for men and women aged 30+ who are considering a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. Begins with parish Mass and Exposition.
Saturday 13th October 2018 from 10am – 3pm
Location: Our Lady and St Edward, The Old Friary, 247 Gordon Road, Thorneywood, Nottingham NG3 2LG
Contact: Fr Paul Newman at nottinghamvocations@hotmail.co.uk or on 0115 950 1064