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Care for the CaregiverCare for the Care Giver:
Join us for a Time of Respite

Come away awhile, let us care for you! For more information view complete details or to register, please contact the Bon Secours Spiritual Center, (410) 442-1320.

2010 Schedule:
Saturday, September 11th 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Thursday, September 16th 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Saturday, October 2nd 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Wednesday, October 20th 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Saturday, November 6th 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Thursday, November 18th 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Saturday, December 4th 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
 
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Catechist & Teachers in Baltimore:
Many Bon Secours Spiritual Center programs are eligible for clock hour credit for the Archdiocese of Baltimore Catechists and Teachers certification. For more details, additional programs, catechist certification and registration information call: 410.442.1320

A Commuter rate is available for each overnight retreat for those who live locally. Please contact Bon Secours Spiritual Center (410.0442.1320) for the rates.

 
BSSC Labyrinth

Keep the Spirit Up: A Day for Job Seekers and Career Changers

Bon Secours Spiritual Center offers a day of spiritual refreshment and support workshops. For more information view complete details or to register, please contact the Bon Secours Spiritual Center, (410) 442-1320.

2010 Schedule: Second Friday of Each Month
September 10th 9:00 AM to 3:15pm
October 8th 9:00 AM to 3:15pm
November 12th 9:00 AM to 3:15pm
December 10th 9:00 AM to 3:15pm
 
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Fr. Robert Albright
Msgr. Nicholas Amato
Elizabeth Ayers
Ann Bracken
Fr. Joseph Breighner
Nancyellen Brennan
Karen Brown
Kathleen Brown
Rev. Matthew Buening
Tom Butler
Martha Campbell
Sr. Simone Campbell, SSS.
Fr. Rob Carbonneau, C.P., Ph.D.
Rev. David Carey
Patrick Caughey
Joseph Chamberlin
Patricia Clarke
Fr. Paul Concannon
Fr. Phil Cover
Gordon Creamer
Muriel Curren
Sr. Justine Cyr, CBS
Carol Czyzewski, FSSJ

James J DeBoy
Tandy Edward (Ted) Dix
Ilia Delio, OSF
Fr. Joseph Driscoll
Sr. Sara Dwyer, A.S.C.
Susan & Philip Esserwein
Don Evason
Rita Ferrone
Msgr. John Fitzgerald
Michael Fonseca
Jim Forest
Dr. Pat Fosarelli, M.D., D.Min
Joachim Giermek, OFM Con.
Sr. Magdela Marie Gilbert
Fred Gosbee
Sr. Fran Gorsuch, CBS
Rev. Dr. Margaret Guenther
Robert Hitz
Brenden Hurley
Sr. Patricia Kirk
Sr. Rose Marie Jasinski, CBS
Paula Jilanis
Dr. Katherine Johnson
Mary Jo Johnson, SFO

Julia Lane
Rev. Joseph P. Lacey, S.J.
Brother Michael Laratonda, FMS
Linda Vonderschmidt-LaStella
Lynn Lieberman
Thomas Little, Ed.D.
Sr. Carol Marozzi, SSJ
Betty Martin
Linda Mastro
Dr. Edward McCormack
Megan McKenna
Fran Allen McKinney
Marilyn Merikangas
Peggy Tabor Millin
Donna Mollenkopf
Patricia Montley
Rev. Paschel A. Morlino
Rev. Joseph Muth
Nancy Narrett M. Ed
Rev. Eugene Nickol
Ginny Niemeyer
Virginia Novak
Jan Novatka
Fr. Frank O'Connor, S.J.

Diarmuid O'Murchu
Kevin O'Neil, CSsR
David Orr
Sr. Patricia Parachini, SNJM
Mary Perschy
Tenyo Pearl
John & Lauri Przybysz
Eileen Quinn, OSF
Dr. Tracy Radosevic
Sr. Carol Ries
Dr. Phil Robison
Dr. Susan Robison
Linda Robuck
Joyce Rupp, SM
Jim Sabak, OFM
Sharon Scibek
Sharon Sirkis
Andrea Springer
Martha Starrett, OP
Stefan Waligur
Rev. Stephen Wade
Ms. Sharon Winchester
Fr. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv.
Rev. Jacob Yong
Tom Zanzig

Fr. Robert Albright:

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Fr. Robert Albright

Friends Day of Prayer
Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Cost: $30
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Msgr. Nicholas Amato:Father Nicholas Amato has served over 20 years as a pastor in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and is a recent graduate of the Shalem Institute of Spirituality in the Directing Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats Program. He has done three-month sabbaticals in Rome, in Israel , and at Mepkin (Trappist) Abbey. His full-time ministry includes directing contemplative retreats, preaching parish missions, and offering days of recollection. He has Masters degrees in Counseling and Theology, and a Doctorate in Educational Administration.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Msgr. Nicholas Amato

Friends Day of Prayer
Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

 
   

Opening Our Emotions to God Through Contemplation
Saturday, July 17 - Sunday, July 18 2010
Begins: 9:30 am
Ends: 1:00 pm

 
   

Beginning Contemplation
Date: Friday, Sept. 10th - Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010
Begins: 5:00 pm Friday (Check In)
Ends: 1:00 pm Sunday

Cost: $225
Deposit: $150

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Beginning Contemplation
Date: Friday, October 15 - Sunday October 17, 2010
Begins: 5:00 pm Friday (Check In)
Ends: 1:00 pm Sunday

Cost: $225
Deposit: $150

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Going to Bethlehem Without Leaving Home:
Advent Day of Recollection

Date: Saturday, December 11, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Cost: $55
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Elizabeth Ayres: Elizabeth Ayres is a poet, essayist, Benedictine Oblate and the founder of the Center for Creative Writing (creativewritingcenter.com). A popular workshop leader for over 30 years, her books include Writing the Wave and Know the Way. She hosts WRYR'S weekly "Soundings" program, and her much-loved nature essays appear frequently in Maryland newspapers. She lives in Southern Maryland, where the Potomac and Patuxent Rivers meet the Chesapeake Bay.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Elizabeth Ayers

Encounters with Wonder
Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

 
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Ann Bracken: Is a certified poetry therapist, educator, and write. She has over fifteen years of teaching and workshop design experience. Using an array of expressive arts her program helps people to move forward with purpose; actualizing their dreams having a more fulfilling life.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Ann Bracken

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Fr. Joseph Breighner: Ordained a priest 1971, Fr. Joe Breighner has had experience as parish priest and diocesan administrator. Currently he works as a pastoral counselor, hosts a weekly radio show (WPOC) writes a weekly column for the Catholic Review, and is a speaker/retreat presenter.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Rev. Joe Breighner

Living Our Best Life
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Time:10:00am - 3:00 pm


 

Friends Overnight Retreat
Date: Wednesday, March 3 – Thursday March 4, 2010

 
 

New Life in Christ
Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

 
 
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Karen Brown:

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Karen Brown

   
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Kathleen Hope Brown, D. Min: A Dean of Students at the Washington Theological Union, where she is also an adjunct professor in the Departments of Spirituality and Word and Worship. She is the author of two books and many articles on spirituality and ministry. Her doctorate is in adult spiritual formation.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Kathleen Brown

Playing & Praying With Poetry
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

 
   

Rediscovering the Spirit Within
Date: Friday, January 22 – Sunday, January 24, 2010
Check In: 5:00 pm, Friday, January 22nd
Program Start: 7:00 pm, Friday, January 22nd
Depart: 11:00 am, Sunday, January 24nd

 
   

Compassion Through the Eyes of St. Francis de Sales
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

 
   
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BSF Team of Maryland:
Nancyellen Brennan, Betty Martin, Mary Perschy, & Martha Starrett, OP

Nancyellen Brennan: A nurse practitioner and mother of four children. She has been focusing with her family and patients for over 15 years.

Betty Martin: A spiritual director facilitates group spiritual direction and has been teaching and practicing BioSpiritual focusing for many years.

Mary Perschy: A counselor and spiritual director, who offers individual and group spiritual direction. She has been teaching and facilitating BioSpiritual focusing for many years.

Martha Starrett, OP: Is a spiritual director who offers individual and group spiritual direction days and weekends of prayer and focusing. Martha herself has been in this ministry for twenty years.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: BSF Team of Maryland

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Rev. Matthew Buening: Was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Baltimore in 2003 and currently serves as the pastoral administrator for St. Paul's in historic Ellicott City. He completed his undergraduate work and minor seminary at the University of Scranton and then finished a License in Fundamental Theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Rev. Matthew Buening

Friends Day of Prayer
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

 

   

Friends Day of Prayer
Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Cost: $30
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Tom Butler:

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Tom Butler

Compassion through the Eyes and Heart
of St.Vincent de Paul

Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

 
   
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Martha Campbell:An Experienced Spiritual Director. She is the Director of Spiritual Guidance program at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Bethesda MD. She received her training in the Spiritual exercise from the international centre for The Spiritual exercise of St. Ignatius Loyola in Guelph, Ontario.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Martha Campbell

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Sr. Simone Campbell:

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Sr. Simone Campbell

Women And Nonviolent Communications: Equipping Women and Those in Peril to Deal with Violence Through Nonviolent Strategies
Date: Saturday October 30, 2010
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Cost: $25
Event Description
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Fr. Rob Carbonneau, C.P., Ph.D: Historian and Director of the Passionist Historical Archives. He received a Ph.D. in American/East Asian History from Georgetown (1992) and has traveled to China six times since 1989. From 2007-2008 he taught at Sichuan International Studies University, Chongqing, China. Over these years he has met local Chinese Catholic Church leaders and has published numerous articles on American Catholic missionary history and its present day implications for world Catholicism.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Fr. Rob Carboneau, C.P., Ph.D.

Healing In The Local Church Community
Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

 
   

Compassion in the Passionist Tradition
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

 
   
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Rev. David Carey:

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Rev. David Carey

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Patrick Caughey:

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Patrick Caughey

Franciscan Fire Art Retreat
Date: Sunday October 10, 2010
Time 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Cost: $55
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Joseph Chamberlin: An educator group facilitator with more than 25 years of experience. He has designed and facilitated meetings and workshops on topics from strategic planning to conflict management. The organizations and groups he has worked with range from catholic relief services to small group business owners. While an employee of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, he designed to be Church, a fifteen week small group experience to help individuals discern their call, identify their gifts, and determine how they could best use their gifts to minister in their community.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Joseph Chamberlin

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Patricia Clarke:

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Patricia Clarke

Exploring Nature for Relaxation and Healing Saturday, Date: October 2, 2010
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Cost: $55
Event Description
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Fr. Paul Concannon, OCAA Eastern Orthodox

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Fr. Paul Concannon

Friends Day of Prayer
Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

 
   
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Fr. Phil Cover: Father Phillip Cover is an experienced retreat leader, spiritual director, pilgrimage leader and author. Until recently, he served as the Assistant Executive Director, Department of Religious Education, with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Washington , DC . Currently, Fr. Cover is part of the adjunct staff of the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Bethesda , MD , and conducts retreats and workshops at retreat centers and parishes throughout the country. He is co-author of Journey with Purpose, Through Exile Into the Heart of God, and The Inner Work of Lent.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Fr. Phil Cover

Preparing for the Inner Works of Lent
Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

 
   

The Kingdom or Reign of God:
Jesus's Extreme Makeover for the Life of the World

Date: Sunday August 1, 2010 - Saturday August 7, 2010
Begins: Sunday 5:00 pm (Program starts 7:00 pm)
Ends: Saturday 1:00 pm

 
   
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Gordon Creamer: Earned his MA in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola College. He has been involved in programming and operations in healthcare for the last nine years at various Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing communities. Having a passion for meeting the spiritual needs of the residents that he serves is an important piece of his outreach, particularly those of individuals with memory impairment. Gordon has facilitated numerous retreats and programs over the last several years that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality through various media. He also has a creative desire for creating poetry, music and art and integrating them into his personal and professional endeavors

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Gordon Creamer

“What is Your Heart's Desire?” New Year's Eve Retreat
Date: Thursday, December 31, 2009
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

   
Friends Day of Prayer
Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: $30
Event Description
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It Takes Two To Reconcile
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $55

Cost: $55
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Exploring Your  Personal Masks & The Spiritual Journey
Friday, November 5 - Saturday, November 6, 2010
Time: Friday 5:00 pm – Saturday 3:30 pm
Cost: $150

Cost: $150
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Muriel Curren, SSND:

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Muriel Curren, SSND

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Sr. Justine Cyr, CBS:

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Sr. Justine Cyr, CBS

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Sr. Carol Czyzewski, FSSJ:

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Sr. Carol Czyzewski, FSSJ

Bon Secours Friends' Day of Prayer
"Be still and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10)
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

 

   
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James J DeBoy:

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: James J DeBoy

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Ilia Delio, OSF: A Professor and Chair of Spirituality Studies at Washington Theological Union where she directs The Franciscan Center. She holds a PhD in Historical Theology from Fordham University and has written extensively in the area of Franciscan Spirituality.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Ilia Delio

Compassion - From the Franciscan Tradition
Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Cost: $55
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Fr. Joseph Driscoll:

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Fr. Joseph Driscoll

Treasures out of the Darkness: The Coming of Light
This Event Has Been Rescheduled
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

 
   
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Sr. Sara Dwyer A.S.C.: Sara Dwyer, A.S.C., is a member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, United States Region. She is Associate Director on the Paulist Fathers Formation Team. Sara facilitates workshops and retreats on spirituality and theology for adults. She facilitates sessions on Catholic Social Teachings for Notre Dame University's S.T.E.P. program and teaches in the Education+Parish+Service Program in Washington, D.C. Sara served six years on her Congregation's leadership team and was selected as Chair of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, Region 10. In that capacity, Sara was a member of the National Board of LCWR. She has Master degrees in Theology from St Mary's University, San Antonio, TX and Education from Boston College.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Sr. Sara Dwyer A.S.C.

Quest for the Living God
Date: Wednedays - June 9, 16, 23 and 30
Begins with dinner at 6:00 pm and continues until 8:30 pm

 
   

A Sustainable Spirituality:
Cultivating Our Deeper Beliefs

Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

 
   

Wonder Wonder Wisdom - You Come
Dates: Sat. July 17th - Sun. July 18th
Start: Saturday, July17th, 1:00 pm
End: Sunday, July 18th, 1:00 pm

 
   
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Tandy Edward (Ted) Dix: Ted Dix received his undergraduate degree in organ performance at Towson University in Towson, Maryland, where he was a second prize winner in the Peggy Friedmann Gordon Music Competition and a student of Dr. Thomas Spacht.  His graduate study was conducted at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton, New Jersey, where he was a student of Eugene Roan and a winner in the Graduate Organ Competition.  He was awarded the Master of Music in Music Theory Pedagogy degree in May, 2006, at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University.

In March of 2001, Mr. Dix was a finalist in the national Arthur Poister Scholarship Competition in Syracuse, New York.  In March of 2006, he was inducted into membership of the Epsilon Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Lambda.

Ted currently resides in Westminster, Maryland, with his wife, Gretchen, where he is the Organist and Director of Traditional Music and Music Ministry Development at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and teaches courses in Music Appreciation, Aural Musicianship, Music Theory, and private organ study at Carroll Community and McDaniel Colleges.  He is also the accompanist of the Masterworks Chorale of Carroll County and is a member of a concert artists cooperative called East West Organists (www.eastwestorganists.com).

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Ted Dix

Music at Marriottsville: Ted Dix, Organist
Date: Sunday, March 21, 2010
Time: 3:00 pm
 
   
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Susan & Philip Esserwein: Sue Esserwein is an educator with an M.A. in music from St. Joseph College in Indiana. She has worked in music ministry in the archdioceses of Phoenix, Arizona and Baltimore, Maryland. Currently Sue is at Mt. St. Joseph High School. Phil Esserwein is an educator in music, working on a master’s degree from Goucher College. He has worked in music ministry in the Baltimore archdiocese. Currently he teaches at St. Paul elementary and middle school.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Susan & Philip Esserwein

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Don Evason:

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Don Evason

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Rita Ferrone: Rita Ferrone is a recognized leader in the U.S. Roman Catholic Church for her pioneering efforts in the area of adult Christian initiation during a time when the reforms of the Second Vatican Council have opened new avenues of ministry for lay people and women. Through her work as a writer, speaker, consultant and workshop facilitator, she has played a vital role in liturgical reform and the challenges of training clergy, parish staff and thousands of non-professional parish ministers.  She has visited more than 75 dioceses, inspiring church professionals and volunteers for the ministries of Christian initiation. But her writings have had wide influence on North American Catholics as well. Her most recent book is Liturgy: Sacrosanctum Concilium, in the series Rediscovering Vatican II.

Programs, Retreats, Events Guided by: Rita Ferrone

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Michael Fonseca: Currently is the director of Spiritual Formation for the diocese of Gaylord, Michigan. He is a licensed professional counselor and an experienced spiritual director and retreat leader. He has given retreats throughout the US as well as several other countries, and is the author of "Loving in the Master's Footsteps"

Programs, Retreats, Events Guided by: Michael Fonseca

Contemplative Prayer - Going Deeper
Date: Sunday July 11, 2010 - Saturday July 17, 2010
Begins: 5:00 pm (Check In) Sunday, July 11, 2010
Ends: 1:00 pm Saturday, July 17, 2010

 
   
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Jim Forest: Jim Forest is a founder of the Catholic Peace Fellowship and former General Secretary of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation. He was a close personal friend of Merton; beginning in 1961, when Jim, after leaving the US Navy, joined the Catholic Worker community in New York City.

In addition to visits at the monastery, the two corresponded frequently until the time of Merton's death in December 1968. The last book by Merton published before his death, "Faith and Violence," was dedicated to Jim. Among the many books Jim has written is "Living with Wisdom: A Life of Thomas Merton." He is also the author of "Praying with Icons."

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Jim Forest:

Walking The Road to Emmaus:
Thomas Merton's Pilgrimage & Prayer with Icons

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Book signing to follow workshop

   
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Dr. Pat Fosarelli, M.D., D.Min: Has been a physician for over 31 years and a practical theologian for nearly 12 years. She is on the part-time faculty of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and is the Associate Dean of Ecumenical Institute of Theology, where she also teaches in the areas of practical theology and spirituality.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Dr. Pat Fosarelli, M.D., D.Min:

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Joachim Giermek, OFM Con.: Entered into the Roman Catholic order of Friars Minor Conventual at Ellicott City Maryland in 1960. Following studies in Massachusetts and Rome, Italy, he returned to the United States in 1970 to pursue a graduate studies at Georgetown University. After years as a professor and director of continuing formation, he was recalled to Rome in 1983 to represent the Orders North American and English/ Irish Conference. In 2001 he was elected the 118th successor of St. Francis with the title of minister. Having returned to the United States in 2007 he is currently on sabbatical.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guide by: Joachim Giermek, OFM Con.

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Sr. Magdela Marie Gilbert, Oblate Sisters of Providence:

Programs, Retreats and Events Guide by: Sr. Magdela Marie Gilbert

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Fred Gosbee: Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee  - Through music and story, Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee (Castlebay) present a vivid picture of ancient Celtic lore and tradition, our relationship to the natural world, and their significance today.  In Concert, fine vocals are supported with Celtic harp, 12 string guitar, violin and woodwinds.  For over twenty years, they have exchanged music and lore with colleagues worldwide and provided multi-media programs for educational and cultural institutions throughout the eastern US and the British Isles.  The duo has released 27 recordings including both original and traditional songs.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guide by:Fred Gosbee

Imbolc and Brigid;
Rekindling the Fire Workshop & Concert

Date:Saturday, February 12th - Sunday 13, 2011
Start Time: 9:30 am
End Time: 11:00 am

Cost: $150
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Sr. Fran Gorsuch, CBS:

Programs, Retreats and Events Guide by: Sr. Fran Gorsuch, CBS

Compassion through the Eyes of Bon Secours
Saturday, June 5, 2010 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $55

 
   
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Rev. Dr. Margaret Guenther: An Episcopal priest, spiritual director, lecturer and conductor of workshops. She has worked across the world, including lectureships in Australia , South Africa & England . She is Professor Emerita of Ascetical Theology from The General Theological Seminary, and retired Director of Center for Christian Spirituality at The General Theological Seminary. She is the author of numerous books, including Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction; At Home in the World: A Rule of Life for the Rest of Us; The Practice of Prayer; Toward Holy Ground: Spiritual Directions for the Second Half of Life; Just Passing Through: Notes from a Sojourner and My Soul in Silence

Programs, Retreats and Events Guide by: Rev. Dr. Margaret Guenther

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Robert Hitz has over 20 years of experience teaching and leading groups in the processes of creativity, spirituality and imagination. Using creativity, music and fun Robert leads people to their own creative process, encouraging innovation and personal exploration. He is a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory-Johns Hopkins Univ., and Syracuse University. Recent projects include a music/video project with noted photographer Monte Nagler for the Henry Ford Hospital and healthcare industry.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Robert Hitz

Compassion and Grace through G.R.A.C.E.notz
Date: Fri., July 9th - Sun., July 11, 2010
Check-In: 5:00 pm, Fri., July 9th
Program Begins: 7:30 pm
Depart: 1:00 pm, Sunday, July 11th

 

   
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Brenden Hurley:

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Sr. Patricia Kirk:

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Compassion Series:
Compassion in the Benedictine Tradition

Saturday, June 5, 2010 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $55

 
   
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Sr. Rose Marie Jasinski, CBS:

Programs, Retreats and Events Guide by: Sr. Rooss Mari  Jasinski, CBS

Compassion through the Eyes of Bon Secours
Saturday, June 5, 2010 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $55

 

   
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Paula Jilanis: Paula Jilanis has been a body worker for 20 years. She has completed undergraduate training and worked in the fields of psychology and theology. Her educational credentials include a master's degree in Applied Healing Arts from the Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, Maryland. For the past nine years, Paula has been the Director of the Therapeutic Massage Program at Allegany College of Maryland in Cumberland. She is a member of the founding board for the Community Wellness Coalition in Cumberland. Her passion is creating a space for self discovery. She is the author of the A Guide to Creating Your Wellness Center.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Paula Jilanis

Waking Up to Life
Date: Friday March 19 – Sunday March 21, 2010
Check In: 5:00 pm, Friday, March 19, 2010
Program begins 7:15 pm
Ends: 1:00 pm Sunday, March 21, 2010

 
   

Living From Stillness
Date: Friday January, 14 – Sunday, January 16, 2011
Check In: 5:00 pm, Friday,March 14, 2011
Program begins 7:15 pm, Friday, March 14, 2011
Ends: 11:00 am Sunday, January, 2011

Cost: $240
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Dr. Katherine Johnson: A Life Coach, and a teacher of spiritual practices as SoulCollage®, writing, meditation, and Reiki. Katherine holds a Doctorate from University of Maryland and has a twenty-five year career in the field of professional development. Currently, she is a practitioner and board member at Evergreen Cove Holistic Learning Center in Easton, Maryland. Katherine's life journey has integrated the study and practice of traditional professional development with a rich blend of holistic learning. She brings joy and love as she serves.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Dr. Katherine Johnson

SoulCollage®: Gratitude and Soulful Creativity
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009
Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

 

   

SoulCollage® and the Labyrinth:
Tools for Personal Transformation

Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

 
   
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Mary Jo Johnson, SFO: A member of the Secular Franciscan Order, Ms. Johnson has been giving instruction in the Catholic faith for 48 years. She holds a degree in Religious Studies from the College of Notre Dame, professional certification for catechesis with the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and certification as spiritual assistant with the Secular Franciscan Order. She has facilitated religious education classes for adults, directed workshops, retreats and seminars at parishes, small prayer communities, and Secular Franciscan Fraternities in Baltimore and surrounding areas, including the Franciscan Friary in Ellicott City and the Benedictine Monastery in Bristow VA, and has served as spiritual director.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Mary Jo Johnson, SFO

A Franciscan Christmas - We All Have One
Date: Friday, December 4, 2009
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

 
   

A Franciscan Christmas - We All Have One
Date: Friday, December 18, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Cost: $55
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Julia Lane: Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee  - Through music and story, Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee (Castlebay) present a vivid picture of ancient Celtic lore and tradition, our relationship to the natural world, and their significance today.  In Concert, fine vocals are supported with Celtic harp, 12 string guitar, violin and woodwinds.  For over twenty years, they have exchanged music and lore with colleagues worldwide and provided multi-media programs for educational and cultural institutions throughout the eastern US and the British Isles.  The duo has released 27 recordings including both original and traditional songs.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Julia Lane

Imbolc and Brigid;
Rekindling the Fire Workshop & Concert

Date:Saturday, February 12th - Sunday 13, 2011
Start Time: 9:30 am
End Time: 11:00 am

Cost: $150
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Rev. Joseph P. Lacey, S.J.: A Philadelphia , PA native, he entered the Jesuit Novitiate in 1958. He has spent over 20 years working in India as a teacher, Administrator, Retreat Director, and Pastoral Counseling. He has been leading Ignatian retreats since 1971. Currently he is the Pastor at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, where he has been since 1999.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Fr. Joe Lacey, S.J.

30 Day Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius Loyola
Directed Retreat
Date: Thursday, July 1 - Friday, July 30, 2010
Check In: 5:00 pm, Thursday, July 1, 2010
Program Begins: 7:00 pm
Ends: 1:00 pm, Friday, July 30, 2010
Cost: $3,000 (deposit $150)

 
   
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Brother Michael Laratonda, FMS: Michael is a member of the Marist Brothers, a teaching order dedicated to "making Jesus known & loved". His ministries have included secondary school education, guidance and personal counseling, hospital chaplaincy, and chaplain to the elderly. Since 1991 he has been co-director of Wellsprings, originally a renewal/sabbatical program located in Glens Falls, NY. His areas of interest are journaling, dreams and the inner life, psycho-spiritual development, sexuality and spirituality, and God's calls to transformation in our lives.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Brother Michael Laratonda, FMS

Praying with Mystics: Our Holy Women and Men
Date: Sunday, August 22 - Friday, August 27, 2010
Program Begins: 5:00 pm, Sunday
Ends: 1:00 pm, Friday, August 27, 2010

 
   
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Linda Vonderschmidt-LaStella:

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Franciscan Fire Art Retreat
Date: Sunday, October 10, 2010
Time 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Cost: $55
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Lynn Lieberman:

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Thomas E. Little, Ed.D.: The Executive Director of Bon Secours Spiritual Center where he leads retreats and programs and provides spiritual direction/spiritual companionship services as part of the Center's Spiritual Development Program outreach. Dr Little holds advanced degrees in theology, adult learning and administration and has directed research and learning programs in spirituality and group development. He is presently completing a doctorate in Christian Spirituality at Washington Theological Union.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Thomas E. Little, Ed.D

Friends Day of Prayer
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

 
   

Come to God's House Giving Thanks
Date: Wed., Nov. 25th – Sat., Nov. 28, 2009
Arrival: 7:00 pm - Wednesday, Nov. 25th
Check-in at 5:00pm, Dinner at 6:00pm
Departure: 1:00 pm - Saturday, Nov. 28th

 

   

Strength in Time of Sorrow:
Lenten Retreat for the Grieving

Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm


   

Learning The Stories of God's Dream
Date: Sunday, August 15, 2010 – Friday August 20, 2010 
Begins: 5:00 pm Sunday
Ends: 1:00 pm Friday

 
   

Thanksgiving Retreat:
Come to God's House Bringing Thanks

Wed., November 24 – Sat., November 27, 2010
Begins:  Wednesday 5:00 pm
Check In: Program begins 7:00 pm
Ends:  Saturday 1:00 pm

Cost: $300
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Sr. Carol Marozzi, SSJ:

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Linda Mastro: Linda Mastro is a professional writer, publicity specialist and skilled workshop leader. A Kripalu certified yoga teacher, she holds undergraduate degrees in English and psychology and earned a master's degree in Applied Healing Arts from the Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, Maryland. Her studies have focused on using language to build and enhance relationships at home, at work and out in the community. With Anna Harding, Linda is co-author of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body, Mind, and Spirit without Leaving Home. (Learn more at www.petiteretreats.org.)

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Linda Mastro

Waking Up to Life
Date: Friday March 19 – Sunday March 21, 2010
Check In: 5:00 pm, Friday, March 19, 2010
Program begins 7:15 pm
Ends: 1:00 pm Sunday, March 21, 2010

 
   

Living From Stillness
Date: Friday January, 14 – Sunday, January 16, 2011
Check In: 5:00 pm, Friday,March 14, 2011
Program begins 7:15 pm, Friday, March 14, 2011
Ends: 11:00 am Sunday, January, 2011

Cost: $240
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Dr. Edward McCormack: Dr McCormack is Chair of the Pastoral Studies Department, Assistant Professor of Spirituality at Washington theological union. He holds a masters degree in Theology from Immaculate Conception Seminary and the doctorate in Systematic Theology from Catholic University of America. He has taught theology at Georgetown University, the Dominican House of Studies, and St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore and has led retreats with the Spiritual Exercises for twenty years. Come and experience the heart of Loyola as we continue to reflect on compassion in our Christian spiritual heritage.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Dr. Edward McCormack

Compassion Through The Eyes Of
St. Ignatius of Loyola

Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Date: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

 
   
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Betty Martin: A spiritual director facilitates group spiritual direction and has been teaching and practicing BioSpiritual focusing for many years.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Betty Martin

We Live Inside a Story -
Do You Know What Story You're In?

Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Cost: $15
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Megan McKenna:

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We Live Inside a Story -
Do You Know What Story You're In?

Date: Saturday, June 5 - Sunday, June 6, 2010
Program begins: 9:am
Check-In Lodging: 3:00 pm
Departure: 4:00 pm, Sunday, June 6th

 
   
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Fran Allen McKinney: Fran Allen McKinney, originally from Omaha, Nebraska joined the military after graduating from Central High School. Her military occupational specialty (MOS) while serving in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) was military law. After her honorable service, Ms. McKinney graduated from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business.

Ms. McKinney is the author of two books, How To Get An "A" In Life and Been Through...Going Through...The Journey. She is currently the District Director (and also the former Deputy Campaign Manager) for Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, Maryland, 7th Congressional District. Formerly she served as the Special Assistant to the Dean of the School of Biological Sciences at the University of California at Irvine.

In 1991, McKinney became the Owner and President of her first business, Allen Professional Group. She is now the President and CEO of Self Development Success (SDS), providing services for leadership coaching and non-profit fundraising, which she currently owns and operates with her husband, Richard.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Fran Allen McKinney

"You Are Deserving"
A Conversation with Fran Allen McKinney

Date: Sunday, January 10th
Program begins: 1:00 pm
Departure: 4:00 pm

   
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Marilyn Merikangas: An experienced spiritual director is members of the Jesuits Center for Spirituality in Washington D.C.. Having received her training at the international formation she is active in promoting and facilitating the exercise in daily life in parishes and institutions.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Marilyn Merikangas

Ignatian Directed Weekend
Date: Fri., Nov. 20th – Sun., Nov. 22, 2009
Check-in at 5:00pm, Friday, Nov. 20th
Dinner at 6:00pm
Program begins 7:00 pm
Departure: 1:00 pm - Sunday, Nov. 22nd


   

Ignatian 8-Day Directed Weekend
Date: Friday, June 11th – Friday, June 18, 2010
Program begins: 5:00 pm, Friday, June 11th
Departure: 1:00 pm - Friday, June 18th

 
   

Ignatian Directed Weekend
Date: Friday, Nov. 19th – Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010
Check-in: 5:00 pm, Friday
Program begins: 7:00pm
Ends: 1:00 pm, Sunday

Cost: $250
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Peggy Tabor Millin: Peggy Tabor Millin has led spiritual growth and writing workshops for women for 25 years. She teaches Centered Writing Practice™, a technique that emphasizes the inherent connection of the body to the act of creativity. She holds a master’s in the psychoneurology of language and learning and authored two nonfiction books, along with articles, short stories, and poems. Her book Women, Writing, and Soul-Making: Creativity and the Sacred Feminine won the 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Award in the spirituality category. In addition to her Fearless Women’s Writing Retreats, she teaches writing for the Eastern Band of Cherokee and the University of North Carolina . Her students describe her workshops as safe, nurturing, and inspiring.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Peggy Tabor Millin

Awakening to the Writer Within
Date: Sunday, Sept. 26th,– Wednesday Sept. 29, 2010
Begins: 5:00 pm Check in,
Program starts at 7:00 pm
Ends: 1:00 pm

Cost: $425
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Donna Mollenkopf:

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Preparing for the Inner Works of Lent
Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

 
   
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Patricia Montley: Patricia Montley has an M.A. in theology from the University of Notre Dame and a Ph.D. in Theatre Arts from the University of Minnesota. She has written several op-ed pieces on seasonal rituals for the Baltimore Sun, and her book In Nature's Honor: Myths and Rituals Celebrating the Earth was published by Skinner House in 2005. Her poetry has been published in The Lyric, America, The Classical Outlook, The English Journal, the Boston Review of the Arts, and The National Catholic Reporter. Dr. Montley has taught at Towson University, UMBC, Goucher College, and Johns Hopkins (Odyssey Program), and for seventeen years chaired the Theatre Department at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, where she directed some 40 productions and also taught classes in myth and ritual. She conducts the annual Winter Solstice Ritual at the First Unitarian Church of Baltimore.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Patricia Montley

Creating Rituals:
Making Meaning with Stories and Symbols

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Time: 9:30 am 3:30 pm

 
   
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Rev. Paschel A. Morlino:

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Rev. Joseph Muth:

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Friends Day of Prayer
"Be still and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10)
Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

 
   
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Nancy Narrett M. Ed.:

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Strength in Time of Sorrow:
Lenten Retreat for the Grieving

Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

 
   
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Rev. Eugene Nickol:

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Friends Day of Prayer
"Be still and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10)
Date:Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

 

   
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Ginny Niemeyer: A wife, mother, and grandmother and for many years a spiritual companion for others. She is now on staff with Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Ginny Niemeyer

We Live Inside a Story -
Do You Know What Story You're In?

Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Cost: $15
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Virginia Novak: A retreat Director, international song-writer, educator, and spiritual companion. She holds a graduate degree from Fordham University in religious Education and is certified in "Ecology and Human Spirits" from Thomas University.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Virginia Novak

Ignatian Directed Weekend
Date: Fri., Nov. 20th – Sun., Nov. 22, 2009
Check-in at 5:00pm, Friday, Nov. 20th
Dinner at 6:00pm
Program begins: 7:00 pm
Departure: 1:00 pm - Sunday, Nov. 22nd

   

Ignatian Directed Weekend
Date: Friday, Nov. 19th – Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010
Check-in: 5:00 pm, Friday
Program begins: 7:00pm
Ends: 1:00 pm, Sunday

Cost: $250
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Jan Novatka: A retreat Director, international song-writer, educator, and spiritual companion. She holds a graduate degree from Fordham University in religious Education and is certified in "Ecology and Human Spirits" from Thomas University.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Jan Novatka

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Fr. Frank O'Connor, S.J.: Has extensive experience directing Ignatian retreats. He has spent many years at Loyola Jesuit College and the Jesuit Centre in Nigeria. Having lived and worked with Jesuit novices in the Maryland and New York provinces at the Syracuse novitiate as well as in the Nigeria-Ghana region (now part of the new Africa Atlantic province), he is hopeful about the Society of Jesus in those places. He is currently in residence at St. Ignatius Parish in Baltimore, MD.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Fr. Frank O'Connor, S.J.

30 Day Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius Loyola
Directed Retreat
Date: Thursday, July 1 - Friday, July 30, 2010
Check In: 5:00 pm, Thursday, July 1, 2010
Program Begins: 7:00 pm
Ends: 1:00 pm, Friday, July 30, 2010

 
   

Ignatian 8 Day Directed Retreat
Date: Sunday, July 11 - Sunday, July 18, 2010
Begins: 5:00 pm, Sunday, July 11th
Ends: 11:00 am, Sunday, July 18th
Cost: $600

 
   
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Diarmuid O'Murchu. MSC: A member of the Sacred Heart Missionary Order, and a graduate of Trinity College , Dublin Ireland , is a social psychologist whose entire working life has been in social ministry. In that capacity he has worked as a couple's counselor, in bereavement work, AIDS-HIV counseling and laterally with homeless people and refugees. As a workshop leader and group facilitator he has worked in Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, The Philippines, Thailand, India, Peru and in several African countries, facilitating programs on Adult Faith Development. His best known books include Quantum Theology (1996 - revised in 2004), Reclaiming Spirituality (1998), Evolutionary Faith (2002), Catching Up with Jesus (2005), The Transformation of Desire (2007), Ancestral Grace (2008).

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Kevin O'Neil, CSsR:

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David Orr: A career senior executive with the U.S. Government, whose avocation is poetry. He considers poetry to be prayer, where God draws near to hearts, listens to us, shares in our deepest feelings, and responds to us. In his view, poetry maps the poet's spiritual journey toward truth, and spiritual journeys are to be shared, as they show others our own ways to God. He is a co-author with Kathy of a book on spiritual friendship, and the co-author of several articles featuring his poetry.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: David Orr

Playing & Praying With Poetry
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

 
   

Rediscovering the Spirit Within
Date: Friday, January 22 – Sunday, January 24, 2010
Check In: 5:00 pm, Friday, January 22nd
Program begins: 7:00 pm
Depart: 11:00 am, Sunday, January 24nd

 
   

Compassion Through the Eyes of St. Francis de Sales
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

 
   
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Sr. Patricia Parachini, SNJM: Patricia A. Parachini, SNJM is an adjunct professor at the Washington Theological Union in Washington, DC. She is also a spiritual director and a supervisor for spiritual directors in training. Pat has led directed retreats and preached retreats and has facilitated workshops in spirituality and other fields. Utilizing her experience of ministering in a healthcare context, she also has served as a consultant and presenter for the Middle East Cancer Consortium in the areas of spirituality and spiritual care at the end of life.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Sr. Patricia Parachini

Compassion Series:
Compassion in the Carmelite Tradition
Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Cost: $55
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Tenyo Pearl: Was trained as an executive and leadership coach at Georgetown University and received her masters of Arts in Non-profit Management from College of Notre Dame in Maryland. She is a sought after speaker and panelist on issues concerning women and children. She has over 20 years experience of working in nonprofit sector. Her expertise revolves around motivating individuals in obtaining positive results in any situation.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Tenyo Pearl

God is Trying to Tell You Something:
Receiving a vision for your life's mission

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Cost: $55
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Mary Perschy: A counselor and spiritual director, who offers individual and group spiritual direction. She has been teaching and facilitating BioSpiritual focusing for many years.

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We Live Inside a Story -
Do You Know What Story You're In?

Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Cost: $15
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John and Lauri Przybysz: Lauri and John are the president couple of the Christian Family Movement- USA, a national network of Catholics and their families who form small action groups to support marriage and family life. Lauri is the coordinator of marriage and family Enrichment for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, has a M.A. in theology from St. Mary's Seminary Ecumenical institute, Baltimore. John is a Physicist. They have 6 children and 11 grandchildren. They are members of Our Lady parish, Millersville MD.

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Sr. Eileen Quinn, OSF: A Sister of St. Francis of Assisi , is a refreshing retreat director who brings a joyous spirit in helping others integrate the human and divine within ourselves. She is a pycho-therapist and spiritual director who has been enriched by the teachings of the mystics and has a deep appreciation for the mystic within each of us. Sister Eileen is currently director of Aisling Retreat House and Director of Formation for her congregation. She has a rich educational background with advanced degrees in Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Sr. Eileen Quinn, OSF

Waiting: Winter Stillness and the Presence of God
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

 

   

Meeting with Jesus, the Psychotherapist
Date: Sunday July 18, 2010 – Thursday July 22, 2010
Check in: 5:00 pm, Sunday, July 18th
Ends: 1:00 pm Thursday, July 22nd

 
   

Compassion Series: Celtic Beliefs
Date: October 23, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Cost: $55
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Dr. Tracy Radosevic: Dr. Tracy Radosevic (www.tracyrad.com) is dean of the Academy for Biblical Storytelling and an adjunct professor at Wesley Theological Seminary as well as the Ecumenical Institute of Theology.

Programs, Retreats and Events Guided by: Dr. Tracy Radosevic

The Word Made Flesh: An Advent Day of Embodied Prayer and Reflection
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Time: 9:30 am- 3:30 pm

 

   
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Sr. Carol Ries:

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Mid Life Directions
Date: Friday March 5th – Sunday March 7, 2010
Check in: 5:00 pm, Friday, March 5th
Program begins 7:15 pm
Ends: 1:00 pm Sunday, March 7th

   

Advent Day of Prayer
Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Cost: $55
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Drs. Phil & Susan Robison:

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Valentine's Day Dinner
Date: Sunday, February 14, 2010
4:30: Mass with renewal of Vows
6:00: Dinner and program

 
   

Valentine's Day Dinner
Date: Saturday, February 12, 2011
4:30: Mass with renewal of Vows
6:00: Dinner and program

Cost:
$70/Per Couple

$125 for Overnight Guests
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Linda Robuck:

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Exploring Nature for Relaxation and Healing Saturday, Date: October 2, 2010
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Cost: $55
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Joyce Rupp, SM: An international speaker and retreat director, describes herself as a spiritual midwife. "her ministry includes writing, conferences and spiritual direction. Joyce is the award-winning author of numerous popular books including "praying our Goodbyes" her latest book is "walk in a Relaxed Manner" received a first place award from the Catholic Press Association her books have been published in eight different languages. She has spoken in Canada Europe, Ne Zealand, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Her professional education includes degrees in English, Religious Education, and Transpersonal Psychology. Joyce is a member of the Servants of Mary Community and Volunteer for Hospice. She is the Recipient of US Catholic's national award for furthering the cause of women in the church. To learn more about Joyce go to www.joycerupp.com.

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Institute of Compassionate Presence
Date: Sunday April 25 – Thursday April 29, 2010
Check in : 5:00 pm, Sunday, April 25th
Program begins: 9:00 am, Monday April 26th
Ends: 4:00 pm Thursday, April 29th

 
   
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Jim Sabak, OFM: The coordinator for the RCIA leten day of Reflection. While focused on the Journey in RCIA the retreat offers time to reflect on the process to date and begin the consideration of ways faith itself will be lived. A friar since 1994 ordained in 1999 Holy name province of New York he has lectured in religious studied at Siena College.

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RCIA Lenten Day of Reflection
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010
Time: 9:30 am- 4:00 pm

 
   
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Sharon Scibek:

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Purposefulness in the Workplace
(Substitution for: Being the "Human" in Human Resources)
Date: Friday, October 23, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

 

   

Being Human In Human Resource
Date: Friday, January 29, 2010
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

 
   

Purposefulness in the Workplace
Date: Friday, May 21, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

 
   
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Sharon Sirkis: BSN, became an accredited T'ai Chi Chih (TCC) teacher in 1997, after achieving relief from many years of chronic pain. She currently teaches at Vantage House Retirement Community, Tai Sophia Institute, and UMBC, as well as seated TCC to the MS Day Group at Kernan Hospital.  Sharon is also a Reiki Master, a Chakra Energy Healing practitioner, a Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, a Sundancer, and a Firekeeper for Native American sweat lodge ceremony.

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Tai Chi Chih
Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Cost: $75
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Andrea Springer: Earned her undergraduate degree from The College Notre Dame of Maryland and is currently in their Graduate studies program. She was a member of the staff for St. Joseph Catholic Community where she served as the pastoral associate for Adult Faith Formation and Small Church Communities. She currently serves as the Executive Assistant to the president for the Sisters of Bon Secours, U.S.A. Most importantly she Noah's Mom.

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Martha Starrett, OP: Is a spiritual director who offers individual and group spiritual direction days and weekends of prayer and focusing. Martha herself has been in this ministry for twenty years

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We Live Inside a Story -
Do You Know What Story You're In?

Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Cost: $15
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Vocal Trio: Trinitas Singers Kate Caldwell, Carolyn Sonnen, and Peggy Gilligan

Trinitas was founded in 2001, dedicated to the seamless blending of three voices into one holy sound. Concerts have included performances and programs at the Washington National Cathedral, the International Labyrinth Society Gathering, First Night Annapolis, and numerous churches throughout the Baltimore and Annapolis areas.

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Rev. Stephen Wade: Is an Episcopal Priest and retired Rector of Immanuel Church on the Hill in Alexandria, Virginia. He received his training in Spiritual Direction at the Weston School of Theology in Cambridge, Massachusetts and at Loyola House in Guelph, Ontario. He has served as a guest retreat director at the Eastern Point Retreat House in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

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Ignatian Directed Weekend
Date: Fri., Nov. 20th – Sun., Nov. 22, 2009
Check-in at 5:00pm, Friday, Nov. 20th
Dinner at 6:00pm
Program begins 7:00 pm
Departure: 1:00 pm - Sunday, Nov. 22nd

 

   

Ignatian 8-Day Directed Weekend
Date: Friday, June 11th – Friday, June 18, 2010
Program begins: 5:00 pm, Friday, June 11th
Departure: 1:00 pm - Friday, June 18th

 
   

Ignatian Directed Weekend
Date: Friday, Nov. 19th – Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010
Check-in: 5:00 pm, Friday
Program begins: 7:00pm
Ends: 1:00 pm, Sunday

Cost: $250
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Stefan Waligur:

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Meditative Singing Retreat
Date: Fri., Nov. 19 – Sun., Nov. 21, 2010
Begins: Friday, 5:00 pm
Program begins: Friday, 7:15 pm
Ends: Sunday, 1:00 pm

Cost: $225
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Ms. Sharon Winchester:

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Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv: Conventual Franciscan Friar priest from St. Anthony of Padua Province, USA . He entered the Franciscan order in 1971 and was ordained priesthood in 1981. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Hyacinth College and Seminary in Granby, MA; a Baccalaureate degree in Theology from the Faculty of St. Bonaventure in Rome, Italy; and a Licentiate in Exegesis from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, Italy. He teaches courses on Sacred Scripture at an undergraduate & post graduate level. He has been a regular and/or adjunct faculty member at various schools of theology in the United States, Romania, and England, U.K. He travels throughout Canada, England, Ghana, Ireland, Jamaica, and the USA giving Parish Missions, retreats, workshops, days of recollection, etc for the laity, seminarians, priests deacons and religious communities. He currently resides at the St. Joseph Cupertino Friary in Ellicott City, MD.

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Triduum Retreat
Date:Thursday April 1 – Sunday April 4, 2010
Check in: 5:00 pm, Thursday, April 1st
Ends: 11:00 am (Mass) Sunday, April 4th

 
   
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Rev. Jacob Yong, Catonsville United Methodist Church:

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Tom Zanzig: Over the last fifteen years has been developing a model for understanding the dynamics of the spiritual life, refining his vision of adult faith formation, and developing concrete strategies for implementing it. More importantly, he has struggled to live his own life with authenticity and integrity. He wants to share what he has learned and learn more from folks like you.

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Rhythms of the Spiritual Life:
Spirituality, Religion, & the Struggle for Integrity

Date: Fri., Feb. 26th - Sun., Feb. 28th
Check-in at 5:00pm, Friday, February 26th
Begins: 7:15 pm
Dinner at 6:00pm
Departure: 1:00 pm Sunday February 28th

 
   
Rhythms of the Spiritual Life:
Date: Friday, June 25th - Sunday, June 27, 2010
Begins: 5:00 pm, Friday June 25th
Depart: 1:00pm, Sunday, June 27th
 
   
Rhythms of the Spiritual Life: Extended Stay
Date: Friday, June 25th - Sunday, June 29, 2010
Begins: 5:00 pm, Friday June 25th
Depart: 1:00pm, Tuesday, June 27th
 
   
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Bon Secours Friends' Day of Prayer
"Be still and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10)
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

 

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