February 17 to 19, 2012

Rev. Michael McGovern, the energetic and prayerful pastor of Church of St. Mary's in Lake Forest, is your retreat leader who will preach to the deacons and wives "Relying on the Power of God," a series of reflections on the power of God manifested in Christ's miracles, the Paschal Mystery, the sacraments and prayer.

April 20 to 22, 2012

Dr. Kate Wiskus is the retreat leader for this gathering of deacons' wives and widows.  Dr. Wiskus will preach on "Collaborators in Grace."  Dr. Wiskus is Associate Director of Formation at Mundelein Seminary, author of Pastoring Multiple Parishes from Loyola Press, as well as author of numerous articles.  Dr. Wiskus will focus on how women are called to be co-workers in the kingdom and for full participation in growing the kingdom.

April 27 to 29, 2011

Deacons Chick O'Leary and Richard Hudzik are the leaders for this retreat for deacons.  They will preach on "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants."  The retreat will be a prayerful exploration of how deacons today have been gifted by the great teachers of the past, whether from the Patristic Era, from the Middle Ages or from modern days, including other deacons, our families, and other laity and clergy who inspire and encourage us today.

May 4 to 6, 2012

The Sisters of the Apostles of the Interior Life are the leaders of this retreat for deacons and wives.  This exciting offering is presented by a community of women religious whose origins are in Italy but who today serve in the United States as spiritual directors and evangelizers of students and faculty at the University of Kansas and at Texas A&M University.  Sister Debbie Li and Sister Loredana Mazzei will reflect on "Our Call to Holiness in Today's Distracted World."  You can view their biographies by choosing "Vocation Stories" tab on the Sisters' website at www.apostolevitainteriore.it.  This is a new offering for Stritch and we are quite excited to share the sisters with you.