Retreats and Reflection Days
Leanne and Deacon Shane offer a variety of retreats and reflection days designed to nourish your spiritual life and deepen your relationship with God. From guided day retreats and silent overnight retreats to women’s and men’s prayer gatherings, each experience invites you to step away from daily busyness into prayer, reflection, and rest. Through Scripture, contemplative practices, silence, and shared faith, participants are provided opportunities for renewal, connection, and spiritual growth.
Men's Retreat Wauchope Parish Saturday 21 February 2026
This retreat has been prayerfully crafted by Fr Anselm Okeke and Deacon Shane, drawing on Scripture, our Church’s teachings and the real experiences of men in our community. We invite all men to come together in brotherhood, to reflect, be encouraged, and be strengthened in spirit.
Women's Retreat Wauchope Parish Saturday 7th March 2026
Each retreat is thoughtfully crafted by Sr. Dedith Moralde, CM & Sr. Ninfa Timbal, CM, and Leanne Hyland, offering a unique space for spiritual growth, friendship, and encouragement. We invite all women to join us.
Return to the Simplicity of the Gospel Saturday 2nd May 2026
The Francis Retreat in Bonny Hills is a peaceful sanctuary embraced by the natural world, providing essential time to deepen your union with God. We warmly invite you to dedicate this day to your living relationship with Jesus. Encouraging you to step away, quiet your spirit, and rest deeply in God's peace alongside a supportive community.
Throughout our time together, we will gently guide you in breaking open the Living Word through Lectio Divina, fostering a deep listening and contemplative presence within the ‘ear of the heart’. Ignatius Loyola's Examen is an opportunity for peaceful daily reflective prayer. It invites us to find the movement of God in all the people and events of our day. Take time to experience different spiritual practices such as breathing meditation, labyrinth and Adoration.
Women's Retreat Wauchope Parish Saturday 8th August 2026
Each retreat is thoughtfully crafted by Sr. Dedith Moralde, CM & Sr. Ninfa Timbal, CM, and Leanne Hyland, offering a unique space for spiritual growth, friendship, and encouragement. We invite all women to join us.
Return to the Simplicity of the Gospel Saturday 31 October 2026
The Francis Retreat in Bonny Hills is a peaceful sanctuary embraced by the natural world, providing essential time to deepen your union with God. We warmly invite you to dedicate this day to your living relationship with Jesus. Encouraging you to step away, quiet your spirit, and rest deeply in God's peace alongside a supportive community.
Throughout our time together, we will gently guide you in breaking open the Living Word through Lectio Divina, fostering a deep listening and contemplative presence within the ‘ear of the heart’. Ignatius Loyola's Examen is an opportunity for peaceful daily reflective prayer. It invites us to find the movement of God in all the people and events of our day. Take time to experience different spiritual practices such as breathing meditation, labyrinth and Adoration.
Silent Weekend Retreat Varroville 27th-29th November 2026
This retreat will be facilitated by Fr Aloysius Rego OCD & supported by Sister Dedith & Deacon Shane. The Theme of the Retreat is “Friendship with God: St. Teresa of Avila Speaks to us of Prayer.” We will explore St. Teresa’s doctrine of prayer:
What is prayer for St. Teresa?
What are some of the challenges and difficulties we face in our attempts to pray, and how do we address these?
How is prayer connected to life?