Retreats

Dynamic women unite in Toronto to ‘Get Inspired’

Luke Mandato · March 18, 2025

Internationally acclaimed Catholic singer-songwriter Annie Karto is the leading voice at this year’s Dynamic Women of Faith Conference on March 22.

Young men are ‘leaning into the faith’

Anna Farrow · March 8, 2025

Young men are bucking the seemingly relentless trend of religious disaffiliation in North America and Catholic evangelists are stepping up to meet them.

Embracing the power of mercy

Quinton Amundson · February 24, 2025

Hybrid retreat aims to help Catholics draw closer to Jesus this Lenten season by embracing the virtue of mercy.

Canadian group embarks on road to Emmaus

Quinton Amundson · February 22, 2025

In the 47 years since its origins at St. Louis Church in Miami, the Emmaus Retreat movement has developed a burgeoning presence worldwide.

Collins to celebrate Daily TV Mass Advent retreat

‘God comes to us in different ways,’ Cardinal stresses

Luke Mandato · November 20, 2024

As Advent draws near, the National Catholic Broadcasting Council through its Daily TV Mass program is preparing its online Advent Retreat, offering daily reflections throughout the season of preparation to the faithful.

Bereaved called to find God in their grief

As Jesus shed tears for Lazarus, His humanity showed

Luke Mandato · November 5, 2024

At two words, John 11:35 is the shortest verse in the Holy Bible — and yet its significance cannot be overstated. Jesus, the son of God in human flesh, sheds tears through His grief at the death of Lazarus showing His humanity as He sympathizes with our pain and suffering.

Retreat mines centuries past for guidance

Quinton Amundson · September 26, 2024

For Catholics yearning to be better meditators of God’s will and communicators of Christ’s Gospel, Fr. Matthew-Anthony Hysell recommends they look back to the 12th and 13th centuries for inspiration.

Jesuits offer 40 days to draw closer to Christ

Luke Mandato · September 26, 2024

Retreatants at Loyola House are being offered 40 days to, like St. Ignatius, build and strengthen a relationship with Christ.

Alberta retreat centre stays true to St. Francis' spirit

Quinton Amundson · August 7, 2024

The 75th anniversary of this Catholic spiritual hub of stillness and prayer is being feted with a special celebration.

Divine Retreat Centre's Bible Convention marks 10 years

Luke Mandato · July 25, 2024

In collaboration with the Archdiocese of Toronto, the Divine Retreat Centre of Toronto will host its annual Bible Convention event in August with this year marking a decade of celebration among the local Vincentian community.