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
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 or on 015395 32288
Young Catholic Adults Weekend
Theme: “Tell others the truth that sets you free” (Pope Benedict XVI)
A retreat run by Young Catholic Adults with the Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge, who will be holding Gregorian Chant workshops. It is full-board and will include a Marian Procession, Rosaries, Sung Masses, Confession, talks (on the beauty of silence in the Mass plus social media and evangelization) and socials. All Masses will be celebrated in the Extraordinary form.
Please note to guarantee your place this year Douai Abbey have requested that everyone books in 3 weeks before the start of the weekend, i.e.17th Aug 2018.
Friday 7th – Sunday 9th September 2018
Location: Douai Abbey, Upper Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire RG7 5TQ
To book please go to: https://bookwhen.com/youngcatholicadults-douai2018
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
Called to Work
Would you like time to reflect on the links between your faith, your ethics and your work? Are you wanting to change what you do and how you do it? Or just looking for some inspiration? Our ecumenical weekend is open to anyone interested in these issues. For more information please click here.
Friday 5th – Monday 8th October 2018
Location: Boarbank Hall, Allithwaite, Grange over Sands, Cumbria LA11 7NH
Contact: Sr Margaret at margaret@boarbankhall.org.uk or on 015395 32288
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