While healthcare systems, structures and technologies are evolving frantically, the people delivering care in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and other settings remain the bedrock of healthcare. Many of these caregivers are depleted and running on empty. There is no more to give. During this overnight retreat at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha), Leslie… Continue Reading Nourish Your Soul: A Retreat for Caregivers & Those Working in Healthcare at Prairiewoods

Join us as we explore Pope Francis’s call to integrate integral ecology into our daily lives and heal God’s creation. We will learn how the Sisters of Charity from Nazareth, Kentucky, are navigating through these challenges and striving to serve their mission to care for Earth, as well as share our own stories of how… Continue Reading Laudato Si’ Spirituality: Challenges and Opportunities

In preparation for AFC, representatives from the Board will be presenting information on the Board Restructuring process with membership. Their presentation will be offered at two different sessions. The meetings will be hosted by the Commission for Member Engagement, who will provide prayer for our time together. Meetings will take place on Friday, May 19th… Continue Reading Pre-AFC Membership Meeting

Laudato Si’ Week Prayer Service “Hope for the Earth, Hope for Humanity”Join us in spirit on the eve of the eighth anniversary of Laudato Si’, the encyclical by Pope Francis on the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor. With hope in our hearts, we will reflect on both our planet and… Continue Reading Hope for the Earth, Hope for Humanity prayer service

A 12-day travel seminar visiting significant spiritual and historical Franciscan sites (Rome, Assisi, La Verna, Rieti Valley). Daily tours provide participants with an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Francis, Clare, and many more Franciscans.Part A (May 2023) will provide asynchronous material on Franciscan spirituality, hagiography, mysticism, and the Franciscan-Clarian priorities to enrich the… Continue Reading Origins of Franciscan Spirituality. A Study Tourgrimage (Part B)

“The Wizard of Oz” tells the story of Dorothy and her trusty canine companion Toto who, along with their house, were whisked away by a passing cyclone to the magical Land of Oz. Along the way, Dorothy and her party of friends fought against the temptation of the dark side as they journeyed the Yellow… Continue Reading “Wizard of Oz”: Struggles in the Soul’s Journey to God

Perhaps you’ve participated for years in Prairiewoods’ Silent Directed Retreats. Or maybe you have seen these advertised and considered scheduling one for yourself, but aren’t sure what a Silent Directed Retreat is. If you’ve made a silent, directed retreat, we welcome you back. If you’ve never made a retreat like this, we invite you to… Continue Reading The Power of Silence: June Silent Directed Retreat at Prairiewoods

The spiritual journey is the communal process of being transformed by the Spirit of God into the image of Christ for the sake of others. During this retreat, Albert Haase, OFM, will explore the many dimensions of this transformation including living in the present moment, fostering a healthy image of God, living with mindfulness, and… Continue Reading SUMMER RETREAT: “THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY: A PROCESS FOR TRANSFORMATION with Fr. Albert Haase, OFM

If you are interested in the intersection of spiritual practices and our health and well-being, this retreat is for you! We will explore several areas of that intersection during our weekend together with multimedia presentations. First, how do our beliefs and practices affect our bodies, down to the cellular level? And second, how do our… Continue Reading Four Essential B’s: How Beliefs Affect Our Bodies, Brains, and Bonds facilitated by Anne Kertz Kernion

Plan now for an insightful, meaningful retreat featuring Fr. Tom Hartle's engaging style as he helps retreatants advance on their own spiritual journeys. This retreat will include daily morning and afternoon conferences, private reflection and contemplation, Eucharistic Liturgy, and more. Consider Fr. Tom’s own words on this unique and timely retreat theme: "We are living… Continue Reading Fr. Tom Hartle’s Summer Preached Retreat Week @ Stella Niagara’s Center of Renewal