Women’s Retreat

In-Person

Past Event

This retreat offers 4 days of prayer, meditation, daily Mass, discussion and relaxation along with powerful presentations.

Guest speakers include:

Fr. Charlie Diedrick is the current pastor at St. Mary Elyria and administrator at St. Agnes in Elyria. Fr. Charlie has served as pastor and associate at several diocesan parishes. In addition to building St. Barnabas Church in Northfield, he has led his parishes in effective post-Vatican II programs.

Cathy Knittel, a retired theology teacher for St. Joseph Academy, has helped found Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice and is involved in Restorative Practices for the school's effort to apply Gospel values through the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph. She is also a co-writer for The Character of A Saint Joseph Academy Graduate, and continues to teach on occasion and write

Suzanne Kozub, a retired pastoral assistant from several Cleveland parishes, who chose to walk among the disenfranchised in our city and create a new form of spirituality for herself.

Sr. Melannie Svoboda, SND, a popular speaker and workshop leader as well as the author of six books and former provincial superior of the Sisters of Notre Dame in Chardon, Ohio.

Cost includes meals, room, material, a wonderful atmosphere of friendship, and of course, God’s presence!

Financial aid is available through the JRC Arrupe Fund. All participants will be required to pay the minimum deposit of $25 to attend the event. See below to apply, then check your email to complete your application.

*Registration ends January 11, 2023

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