Tag: retreat
Poland – Niepokalanów Lasek: Retreat for the Sick
On January 13-18, 2025, a retreat for cancer patients was conducted at the friary in Niepokalanów Lasek, Poland, a presence of the Province of...
The Fragrance of the Gospel
CFF Continuing Formation in Chicago
One of Pope Francis’ most striking expressions was addressed to priests: “Be shepherds, with the odor of sheep” (Chrism Mass,...
Niepokalanów Lasek: Retreat for People with Disabilities
From August 26 to September 1, 2024, a retreat for people with disabilities took place at the friary in Niepokalanów Lasek, a presence of...
Niepokalanów Lasek: Summer Retreat for Children and Youth
From July 29 to August 24, 2024, a summer retreat for children and youth was conducted at the friary in Niepokalanów Lasek, Poland, a...
Poland- Gdańsk: Retreat for Altar Servers
On August 17-24, 2024, the 4th Provincial “Na Maxa” Retreat was conducted for young people who provide service at the altar during liturgies. The...
Niepokalanów Lasek: Retreat for Families
On July 22-27, 2024, a retreat for families, conducted in the spirit of the Militia of the Immaculata (M.I.), took place at the friary...
Niepokalanów Lasek: Vacationing with the Immaculata
On July 15-20, 2024, an initiative called: “Vacationing with the Immaculata” was held at n the friary in Niepokalanów Lasek, Poland, a presence of...
Poland: Retreat for M.I. Assistants, Presidents and Animators
On October 22-26, 2023, a spiritual retreat was conducted for Assistants, Presidents and Animators of the Militia of the Immaculata (M.I.). The event took...
Retreat in Lebanon – JPIC: Franciscan DNA
In early September, 2022, I was fortunate to be able to make my annual retreat in Lebanon with the friars of the Custody of...
Poland: Retreat for the Disabled
Between August and September of 2022, a retreat for people with disabilities took place at the Niepokalanów-Lasek Friary of the Province of the Immaculate...
Poland: Province of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe Celebrates 40th Anniversary
On October 10, 2026, the Province of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe in Poland (Gdańsk) celebrated forty years of history, fraternity, and Franciscan service. The...
Cortona: Conference on the Missions of the Three Branches of the Franciscan First Order
On October 10, 2026, as part of the celebrations marking the 800th anniversary of the transitus of St. Francis of Assisi, the City of...
Brothers on the Journey: Four Days to Rediscover the Beauty of Fraternity
There are times in religious life when it is important to pause, set aside our daily responsibilities for a few days, and come together—not...
Viterbo: Annual Meeting of the Superiors of the Federated Monasteries
From September 28 to October 2, 2026, the annual meeting of the Superiors of the fifteen monasteries belonging to the Federation of St. Clare...
Rome and Assisi: International Gathering Explores Gospel Nonviolence
From September 2–11, 2026, Pax Christi International’s Catholic Institute for Nonviolence conducted an international training program and conference at the Seraphicum, in Rome. The...