Retreats
Following that tradition of providing premier retreat presenters who are well known and in demand, we are happy to announce the following. Plan to attend and…invite a friend! Fr. Joseph P. Chinnici, OFM Franciscan Spirituality - March 23-25, 2012 Fr. Tom Bonacci, CP Passion of Jesus According to Luke June 1-3, 2012 Dr. Jeremy Taylor, Ph.D. Dreams Work-shop June 8-10, 2012 Here at San Damiano, we offer two one-day retreats and one weekend retreat each year where Young Adults in their 20′s and 30′s are able to experience the peace and beauty of San Damiano. A carefully chosen team of young adults throughout the Bay Area, design and facilitate the day retreats. Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM assists the leadership team and co-presents the weekend retreat. You can reach the Leadership Team at: youngadults@sandamiano.org. One participant in the last Young Adult Retreat Day said: “Everyone is very open and created a welcoming environment.” Another participant said: “…I especially liked the facilitators, having a choice of activities and the discussion groups.” "Everyone is very open and created a welcoming environment." A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness. It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path. The Labyrinth represents a journey to our own center and back again out into the world. Labyrinths have long been used as meditation and prayer tools. Our Sponsored retreat programs include weekend, one day, mid-week, and extended retreats and workshops. Our Newsletter is published 3 times a year. We provide a peaceful environment of natural beauty for spiritual growth and renewal. Through innovative and relevant retreats and spiritual direction, individuals can discover Gospel answers to today’s challenging questions. San Damiano is truly a spiritual oasis.
Retreats: right column
PRESENTER HI-LIGHTS
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
OUR LABYRINTH
The Retreat Calendar contains our Sponsored Retreats, which our retreat team plans. Members of the retreat team are Fr. Ray Bucher, OFM, Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM, Fr. Evan Howard, OFM, Rena Grant, Mary Paella and Lorraine Steele. Sponsored retreats include Franciscan Spirituality, Silent Contemplative, Retreats for Married Couples and Young Adults, Lent and Advent Retreats, and, special retreats for Holy Week/Easter and New Year’s.
San Damiano also offers Private Retreats for individuals who wish to enjoy the quiet and tranquility of San Damiano. Usually a 1-5 night stay, Private Retreats can be with or without Spiritual Direction.
Outside, or Hosted groups, are welcome to contract with us for space and meals. Visit our Conference Facilities and Services page if you are interested in bringing a group here for a workshop, retreat, conference, meeting or training.
If you attend an overnight retreat that is announced in the newsletter, you have the option of a Spiritual Direction session (included in retreat cost) and a chair massage session (additional cost of $15).
RETREATS & HI-LIGHTS
- Lenten Days of Renewal: Ash Wed. Feb. 22 & Wed. Feb. 29 with Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM
- Christian Meditation: Saturday, Feb. 25 with Sr. Barbara Hazzard, OSB
- Lenten Days of Renewal: March 7 with Rena Grant, MA; March 13 with Fr. Evan Howard, OFM; and March 20 with Fr. Pat Foley
- Silent Lenten Weekend: March 16-18 with Rena Grant, MA and Fr. Evan Howard, OFM
- Franciscan Spirituality: March 23-25 with Fr. Joseph P. Chinnici, OFM
- Quiet Day: Monday, March 26 with Rena Grant, MA
“I believe it was God’s plan — I am so grateful to be at San Damiano. It was what my spirit and soul needed so badly.”
“The staff is very welcoming and offer good service. The speakers are well prepared.”
“Please continue – I have always found my days here spiritually rewarding; a centering point to deal with daily life.”
“I love it here – I will be back, so pleased with the grounds, people and room which was warm and comfortable. The Speaker was great!” [The speaker was Edwina Gateley, Nov. 2011]
Recent retreat attendees
