Women's Lenten Retreat 2027
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Join us at the annual Women's Lenten Retreat. A full day of prayer and reflection led by the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia and hosted by the Catholic Women's Network.
To accommodate the growing interest in this beautiful retreat day we are offering the same retreat on 2 days.
Saturday 13th February 2027 or Saturday 13th March 2027
Schedule for each day is as follows:
To accommodate the growing interest in this beautiful retreat day we are offering the same retreat on 2 days.
Saturday 13th February 2027 or Saturday 13th March 2027
Schedule for each day is as follows:
9:00am: The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (St Mary’s Cathedral)
9:45-10:45am: Holy Hour (Cathedral)
Adoration all day in crypt
10:00am: Doors open to the College Hall; Morning Tea & Coffee available; Stalls open
11:30am: Welcome and Announcements (College Hall)
11:45am: Talk 1
12:30pm: Short break
12:45pm: Talk 2
1:30pm Lunch & Visit Stalls
Sacrament of Reconciliation all afternoon
2:30pm: Breakout 1
3:45pm: Breakout 2
5:00pm: Final talk (College Hall)
5:30pm: Closing Comments
6:00pm: Sunday Vigil Mass (Cathedral)
9:45-10:45am: Holy Hour (Cathedral)
Adoration all day in crypt
10:00am: Doors open to the College Hall; Morning Tea & Coffee available; Stalls open
11:30am: Welcome and Announcements (College Hall)
11:45am: Talk 1
12:30pm: Short break
12:45pm: Talk 2
1:30pm Lunch & Visit Stalls
Sacrament of Reconciliation all afternoon
2:30pm: Breakout 1
3:45pm: Breakout 2
5:00pm: Final talk (College Hall)
5:30pm: Closing Comments
6:00pm: Sunday Vigil Mass (Cathedral)
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Breakout Sessions:
You will have an opportunity to attend 2 breakout sessions on the day. Please choose your preferences during registration.
Fr Ben Saliba
(Topic To be Advised)
Fiona Smith
Witness in the Workplace
In virtue of our Baptism we are called to give silent and spoken witness to our Christian faith. Join Fiona to hear her personal faith story, and her experience of living out her faith in her profession as a cardiac nurse for over 25 years, as well as tips for doing the same in your own life, especially in the workplace.
Sr Anastasia, OP
Praying with Your Family (Including those who don't go to Church!)
When we have encountered Christ in a personal way we long to share that with others. If we belong to Christian family praying together is a powerful way to strengthen the faith of each one. However, praying with family members who seem far from Christ - whether our spouse and children, or grandchildren, nieces, nephews, siblings, cousins or in-laws -can also be a gentle and simple way to inspire faith. This workshop will include time to pray as well as practical tips for grounding family life and relationships in divine love and prayer.
Sr Susanna, OP
Discerning God's Will in Our Daily Lives
So often we turn to God, seeking guidance and direction, and we find it so hard to hear his voice! This breakout session will explore what we mean by God's will and how we can better understand and trust in his loving plan. We will discuss some practical ways that we can know what God wants for us and for our loved ones, and how to grow into the confident freedom that is ours as his beloved daughters.
Sr Joanna Marie, OP
Be Not Afraid: The Graces Awaiting You in Confession
Confession! To some, it's balm on a heavy heart; to others, it's a terrifying concept. Many people stay away from this Sacrament for all sorts of reasons. Yet this Sacrament is a fruit of Christ's sacrifice on the Cross and an essential element for growth in holiness. In this breakout, we examine the Heart of the Father and His attitude to confession; the spiritual graces that accompany a good confession, and why you don't want to miss out on this amazing Sacrament.
Additional Option
Eucharistic Adoration/Sacrament of Reconciliation/Catholic Expo
Use this time as you need for Adoration in the crypt, receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and/or visit the expo.