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Chiara Center Featured Events

Ah Days of Quiet

 
 
April 10, 2010
Ah Days of Quiet
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests have access to the spacious grounds, the beautiful St. Francis of Assisi Church, peaceful reflection areas and spiritual audio and printed rescoures.


 
     
 
July 17, 2010
Ah Days of Quiet
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests have access to the spacious grounds, the beautiful St. Francis of Assisi Church, peaceful reflection areas and spiritual audio and printed rescoures.


 
     
 
October 18, 2010
Ah Days of Quiet
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests have access to the spacious grounds, the beautiful St. Francis of Assisi Church, peaceful reflection areas and spiritual audio and printed rescoures.


 
     
Evangelical Life Retreat

 
 
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Evangelical Life Retreat
This newly developed retreat focuses on the five movements of living an evangelical Gospel way of life. All are welcome on the retreat. It is especially inviting to Franciscan Friars, Secular Franciscans, Third Order Franciscans and Franciscans at heart.


 
     
Palliative Care: The Spiritual Cloak of Comfort and Support

 
 
March 24, 2010
Palliative Care: The Spiritual Cloak of Comfort and Support
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Co-sponsored by Chiara Center and Hospital Sisters Health System, this conference will explore palliative care as the comprehensive care focusing on easing suffering and offering patients and families the best possible quality of life in the face of limiting illness where cure is no longer an option. Physicians, pastoral care providers, nurses and those who have experience palliative care will lead the conference.


 
     
Spiritual Direction in the Franciscan Tradition

 
 
April 5, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Spiritual Direction in the Franciscan Tradition
Theme: Discernment, Storytelling and Beauty Keynote Presenters: Ed Coughlin OFM and Mary Beth Ingham CSJ


 
     
The Heart of the Spiritual Life

 
 
July 11, 2010 - July 16, 2010
The Heart of the Spiritual Life
Fr. Albert Haase, OFM, author, radio host spiritual director will lead this five day spiritual journey. This guided retreat will provide personal time, guided reflections, daily Mass and evening prayer experiences in a quiet, spacious and scenic Franciscan setting.