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Holy Church & Her Priests [clergy retreat]

Holy Church & Her Priests
[clergy retreat]

27 April - 1 May [2020]

This event has been cancelled due to Covid-19

A five-day, silent retreat on the theme of the priest's relationship to the Church.

Through a traditional ecclesiology, spirituality and liturgy, the retreat will explore the relationship of the priest to the Church. It will focus on the importance of priestly sanctity for the welfare of Holy Mother Church.

Secular and religious clergy, deacons and seminarians welcome!

The retreat will be preached, with opportunity for individual spiritual direction.

Clergy are welcome to celebrate Mass individually at their own time, in Theodore House Oratory or St Peter’s Church.

Daily Holy Hour and Latin Compline.

Guided tour of the Stonyhurst College Historic Libraries and Old Chapel Museum: see more about the College’s Collections here.

All accommodation is en-suite and full board is included.

Ideal surroundings for a retreat: peaceful and beautiful!

Arrivals for 2pm; departures from 2pm.

See more about Theodore House here.

About the speaker:

Fr de Malleray has fifteen years’ experience of leading clergy retreats at various venues in England and abroad. Based in the Liverpool Archdiocese, he is the author of Ego Eimi – It is I: Falling in Eucharistic Love. His forthcoming book is on the sacred priesthood. He is the editor of the quarterly magazine Dowry, and general chaplain of the youth movement Juventutem and of the Confraternity of St Peter, an international prayer network for priestly vocations and ministry.

Cost:

£320 (includes single, en-suite room and full board)

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A Holy Night [advent retreat]

A Holy Night
Amidst the Christmas Chaos
[advent retreat]

13 December, 8pm - 14 December, 8pm 2019

Join us for a quiet night away to prepare for the Christmas Mystery.

Give yourself a moment to reflect and meditate on the meaning of Christmas.

An overnight stay away, for an evening and morning of recollection, prayer and community.

Two talks by CHC Director, Stefan Kaminski:

  • Advent: Preparing a Way for the Lord
  • Christmas: The Limitless Limits Himself

Mass in the beautiful church of St Peter, communal prayer and Eucharistic Adoration.

Comfortable ensuite rooms and continental breakfast.

Experience the beautiful surroundings of the Stonyhurst estate.

About the speaker:

Stefan Kaminski studied for Philosophy and Theology degrees at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, and gained a Licentiate in Studies in Marriage and Family Life from the John Paul II Institute, (also in Rome). He has worked in a number of parishes and schools in various roles, providing catechesis, talks and teaching, lastly serving as Head of Theology at Blanchelande College in Guernsey.

Cost:

Single room:  £49 p.p.

Twin room (sharing): £35 p.p.

Costs include bed and breakfast.

 

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Restoring Manhood [mens’ retreat]

Restoring Manhood:
Man as son of God, husband and father
[mens' retreat]

29 November, 6pm - 1 December, 3pm 2019

A retreat offering reflections on a Christian and authentic manhood in the light of God's revelation.

A weekend retreat for any man aged 18 years or older, single or married.

The retreat will consist of conferences preached by Fr Armand, within a framework of prayer.

Holy Mass will be celebrated each day in the Extraordinary Form.

The day’s structure will include Eucharistic adoration, rosary and Latin compline and Confession.

Make use of the Theodore House Oratory or St Peter’s church for private prayer.

Enjoy the beautiful surrounding countryside with its network of footpaths.

Comfortable en-suite accommodation make Theodore House a fantastic retreat setting!

About the speaker:

Fr Armand de Malleray, F.S.S.P., was born in France. After military service in Hungary and seminary studies in Germany, he was ordained a priest in 2001. As a priest, he has spent much of his time in England, working with youth and in parishes. He established the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter in England, and has become well known as a retreat director for priests and laity alike.

Cost:

Single room:  £160

Twin room (sharing): £110

Costs include full board from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch inclusive.

 

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Kerygma Bible Retreat [retreat]

Kerygma Bible retreat
[retreat]

19 October, 9:30am - 20 October, 3pm 2019

A Bible-based retreat focusing on the core Gospel message of Salvation.

An opportunity for Catholics to renew the graces of Baptism and Confirmation.

Led by Barbara Mason, the Kerygma Bible retreat offers a profound reflection on the Good News of Jesus Christ through Scripture and the Church’s teaching. The weekend will offer a prayerful catechesis and Scritpure-based meditation, in order to stimulate a personal renewal.

The topics covered include:

  • The Goodness of Creation
  • Original Sin
  • The Necessity of Jesus Christ
  • Pentecost and Beyond
About the speaker:

Barbara Mason has been involved in faith formation for over twenty-five years in the UK where she currently resides, and internationally, giving retreats, talks, catechetical instruction and Bible Studies to young people and adults.

Cost:

Residential option: single room, £90 (full board)

Non-residential: £50 (includes Saturday lunch & dinner, Sunday lunch)

 

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