Fall & winter listings 2004

National Catholic Reporter, August 27, 2004

PLACE: Glastonbury Abbey, Hingham, MA

TIME: September-December 2004

DESCRIPTION: Sept. 17-19, "Weekend of Quiet Prayer" with Fr. Tom, OSB; Sept. 24-26, "Celtic Spirituality Retreat" with Fr. Timothy Joyce, OSB, author of "Celtic Christianity" and Mairead Doherty, harpist and lecturer; Oct. 8-10, "Monastic Vocation Discernment Weekend" with Fr. Tom, OSB; Oct. 15-17. "Healing Retreat" with Fr. John, OSB; Oct. 22-24, "Women's Retreat" with Sandra DeRome, Obl.SB; Nov. 5-7, 'Monastic Spirituality Retreat' with Abbot Nicholas, OSB; Nov. 12-14, "The Power of Powerlessness Retreat" with author Christopher DeVinck; Nov. 19-21, "Men's Retreat II" with Frs. Timothy, OSB and John, OSB; Dec. 10-12, "Advent Weekend of Quiet Prayer" with Abbot Nicholas, OSB. Glastonbury Abbey Retreat and Spirituality Center, 16 Hull St., Hingham, MA 02043. Phone: (781) 749-2155; fax: (781) 749-6236. E-mail: office@glastonburyabbey.org Web site: www.glastonburyabbey:org

MINNESOTA

PLACE: Villa Maria Retreat Center, Frontenac, MN

TIME: Year-round

DESCRIPTION: Villa Maria Center is an interfaith reheat and conference center operated by the Ursuline Sisters for the purpose of assisting people in their spiritual and personal development and search for God. The center hosts retreats and meetings for visiting groups and offers its own programs and directed and private retreats as well as spiritual direction. The retreat center, approximately 90 minutes from Minneapolis/St. Paul by car, is a haven of peace, prayerfulness and sacred space. For more information write: 29847 County 2 Blvd., Frontenac, MN 55026-1052. Phone: (651) 345-4582; fax: (651) 345-3457. E-mail: villamaria_retreats@yahoo.com Web site: www.villamariaretreats.org

NEW MEXICO

PLACE: The Norbertine Hermitage Retreat in the desert near Albuquerque, NM

TIME: Year-round

DESCRIPTION: Come to the desert! Located high on the secluded West Mesa of Albuquerque overlooking the Sandia and Manzano Mountains (12 miles for the airport and downtown), the Norbertine Community welcomes retreatants for solitude and contemplation. Four comfortable hermitage rooms are available with facilities for preparing meals. Bethany Guest House, with six bedrooms and spacious meeting area, is also available for individuals or small groups. Perfect for a few days of quiet or an extended retreat. You are invited to share morning and evening prayer with the Norbertine Community. Phone: (505) 873-4399, ext. 224. E-mail: retreat@norbertinecommunity.org Web site: www.norbertinecommunity.org

NORTH CAROLINA

PLACE: Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center, Maggie Valley, NC

TIME: Year-round

DESCRIPTION: Nestled in the Smoky Mountains, Living Waters offers a magnificent setting for prayer, reflection and discovery. Find God in the gentleness of the creek and the majesty of the mountains. Private rooms available for 55 retreatants. Features both a mountain church and a small chapel. Home cooked meals served with Southern mountain hospitality. Also has a comfortable "country" hermitage offering a secluded setting for four-five people. Ideal for parish groups, youth groups, ecumenical gatherings, ski retreats, golf retreats, senior citizen groups and so forth. Spiritual direction and directed retreats available from resident Augustinian friars and Sr. Fran Grady. Phone or write for oar color brochure: 103 Living Waters Lane, Maggie Valley, NC 28751. Phone: (828) 926-3833; fax: (828) 926-1997. E-mail: LWCRC@main.nc.us Or check our Web site at: www.catholicretreat.org