Special Events

Mindfulness: Being Present Amidst Chaos! This workshop addresses our capacity for awakened decision-making and staying connected to what matters amidst the many distractions of global, national, and personal distress. Developing a daily practice of mindful reflection and action is “simple, but not easy,” and can take many forms of meditative, contemplative and prayerful practices. Moving […]

Fr. Page Polk, OFM and Ryan M. Sheade, LCSW Become a part of the solution rather than the problem. Everyone seems to be talking about how divisive society is these days. It’s hard to go a day without seeing someone “blow up” at someone else or extreme emotional reactions inside ourselves, whether in a restaurant […]

Michelle Newman Join us and focus on self-care, reflection and restoration. As women, we pour so much of ourselves into our families, careers, and communities that we often forget to nourish our own well-being. In the spirit of renewal and in preparation for Mother's Day, this special workshop invites women from all walks of life […]

Dr. Angela Zautcke Presented in partnership with the Franciscan School of Theology This talk will explore the topic of mysterious suffering in light of the Book of Job in the Old Testament and St. Francis. We will consider how these figures respond to suffering with humility and a focus on relationship with God for his […]

10th Anniversary Celebration of Laudato Si' May 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking encyclical by Pope Francis - Laudato Si’: Care for Our Common Home. Pope Francis drew from St. Francis’ deep spiritual connection with creation when crafting his message. This spirituality is expressed best in his famous poem Canticle of the Creatures, […]

Creating an Achievable Personal Action Plan! This final workshop provides a review of the previous sessions, and offers a format and tools for attendees to develop a wholistic action plan for attaining sustainable life balance across the five dimensions (physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual) well-being. "Protecting Our Own Well-Being in Challenging Times" consists of five […]