Vincentian Spirituality Retreats/Programs

Be renewed in the Spirit of Charity. – Open to the Vincentian Family – religious, priests, associates and interested colleagues – Offered in variety of locations by New York Sisters of Charity Regina Bechtle, Mary Ann Daly and Mary McCormick.
1. Lenten Retreat Weekend

“Nothing Shall I Want” (Psalm 23), Elizabeth Seton’s favorite.
Walk with the shepherd, rest in the God who restores our souls, gives us a home, and promises to give us all that we need.

Fri., April 11, 5:30 pm – Sun., April 13, 2003, after lunch.
Xavier Center, Convent Station, NJ
Director: Regina Bechtle, SC
Cost: $150; deposit $50.
Contact: Xavier Center, 973-290-5100
http://www.xaviercenter.org

2. Vincentian Charism Guided Retreat
Based on themes of Vincentian spirituality

Sat., June 21, before lunch – Thurs., June 26, 2003, after lunch
Vincentian Renewal Center, Princeton, NJ
Directors: Mary Ann Daly, SC and Mary McCormick, SC
Cost: $225; deposit $35
Contact: Vincentian Renewal Center, 609-520-9626
http://www.vincentianfamilycenter.com

3. Summer Spirituality Institute – Special Programs
“Love Inventive to Infinity: A Spirituality for Today”
The spirituality of St. Elizabeth Seton and the Charity tradition impels us to live with contemplative passion in the world, on fire with God’s love.
This non-credit course will explore the spirit and vision of Sts. Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac, who shaped Elizabeth Seton’s way of Charity.

Mon., July 14 – Thurs., July 17, 2003
9:30 am – 12:30 pm daily
College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ
Facilitators: Regina Bechtle, SC, Mary Ann Daly, SC and Mary McCormick, SC
Cost: $75 ($65 per person for groups of 5 or more)

Overnight accommodations available along with information
on other credit and non-credit courses.
Contact: Center for Theological & Spiritual Development, CSE, 973-290-4300/4364
http://www.csespirit.org

4. Directed Retreat in the Vincentian Tradition

Includes personal and group direction, and reflection or experience of meeting Christ in the poor. (One or two private days may be added before retreat begins, by arrangement with the Vincentian Renewal Center
Sunday, July 27, before lunch – Saturday, Aug.2, 2003, after lunch
Vincentian Renewal Center, Princeton, NJ
Directors: Regina Bechtle, SC, Mary Ann Daly, SC and Mary McCormick, SC
Cost: $225; deposit $35
Contact: Vincentian Renewal Center, 609-520-9626
www.vincentianfamilycenter.com