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Calendar of Programs
Jesus says to us: 'Come away and rest a while.' It is the mission of our diocesan retreat center to provide a place for education, formation of parish leaders, and spiritual retreats. The following are opportunities to 'come away and rest a while!'
May 2013
Fri, May 31
6pm - 9pm
 
 
Presented by Fr. Jim Weldon
Enjoy dinner, a conference and quiet time with your spouse! May's topic: "Appreciating your spouse as a sign of the infinite."...  This special new program is designed specifically... Read More 
 
 
 
June 2013
Sat, Jun 1 - 4pm
   through
Sun, Jun 2 - 1pm
 
 

This retreat conference will focus on the life and cause for canonization of Fr. Kapaun...  Each June the people of the Diocese of Wichita gather in Pilsen, Kansas -- the home... Read More 
 
 
 
Sun, Jun 2
1pm - 7pm
 
 

For those wishing to make the bus trip to Pilsen, but unable to attend the Retreat prior to the trip...  Each June the people of the Diocese of Wichita gather in Pilsen, Kansas --... Read More 
 
 
 
Thu, Jun 6
7pm - 8:30pm
 
 
Facilitated by Sharon Gagnon
Helping you find peace, power and passion after your divorce...  The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide is a 12-week program that was created to bring hope and healing to... Read More 
 
 
 
Fri, Jun 7
12pm - 1pm
 
 
with Fr. Ken VanHaverbeke
Use your Friday Lunch hours during June to feed your soul!...  Each Friday of June from 12:10pm-12:50pm Fr. Ken VanHaverbeke will lead this popular lunchtime series for adult... Read More 
 
 
 
Fri, Jun 14
12pm - 1pm
 
 
with Fr. Ken VanHaverbeke
Use your Friday Lunch hours during June to feed your soul!...  Each Friday of June from 12:10pm-12:50pm Fr. Ken VanHaverbeke will lead this popular lunchtime series for adult... Read More 
 
 
 
Fri, Jun 14 - 7pm
   through
Sat, Jun 15 - 4pm
 
 
Deacon Ralph Poyo
FOR BLESSED SACRAMENT MEN's RETREAT REGISTRATIONS...  In conjunction with his visit to and retreat at the Center, Deacon Ralph Poyo will be presenting to the men's group from... Read More 
 
 
 
Fri, Jun 14 - 7pm
   through
Sat, Jun 15 - 4pm
 
 
Presented by Deacon Ralph Poyo
This program is for any man who'd like to develop a deeper relationship with Christ...  Beginning Friday evening and lasting through Saturday afternoon, our new mini-retreat for... Read More 
 
 
 
Fri, Jun 21
12pm - 1pm
 
 
with Fr. Ken VanHaverbeke
Use your Friday Lunch hours during June to feed your soul!...  Each Friday of June from 12:10pm-12:50pm Fr. Ken VanHaverbeke will lead this popular lunchtime series for adult... Read More 
 
 
 
Fri, Jun 28
12pm - 1pm
 
 
with Fr. Ken VanHaverbeke
Use your Friday Lunch hours during June to feed your soul!...  Each Friday of June from 12:10pm-12:50pm Fr. Ken VanHaverbeke will lead this popular lunchtime series for adult... Read More 
 
 
 
July 2013
Thu, Jul 11
7pm - 8pm
 
 
Hosted by Fr. Ken Van Haverbeke
The Catholic "Game Show" where you bring questions and Father brings answers!...  Based on the popular television series, “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?” our game... Read More 
 
 
 
Sat, Jul 13
9am - 4pm
 
 
Presented by Various Diocesan Leaders
This program is designed to give guidance to all people serving a role in a parish leadership group - pastoral councils, finance councils, stewardship councils and parish & school... Read More 
 
 
 
Thu, Jul 18
7pm - 8pm
 
 
Hosted by Fr. Ken Van Haverbeke
The Catholic "Game Show" where you bring questions and Father brings answers!...  Based on the popular television series, “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?” our game... Read More 
 
 
 
Thu, Jul 25
7pm - 8pm
 
 
Hosted by Fr. Ken Van Haverbeke
The Catholic "Game Show" where you bring questions and Father brings answers!...  Based on the popular television series, “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?” our game... Read More 
 
 
 
August 2013
Sat, Aug 17 - 9am
   through
Sun, Aug 18 - 1pm
 
 
Presented by Katrina Zeno
Katrina Zeno returns to the Center for this program designed especially for married couples...  This retreat is geared for married couples or married individuals, although single... Read More 
 
 
 
September 2013
Fri, Sep 6
6pm - 9pm
 
 
Presented by Fr. Matt Marney
Enjoy dinner, a conference and quiet time with your spouse! September's topic: "The Theology of the Body"...  This special new program is designed specifically for Catholic spouses... Read More 
 
 
 
Sat, Sep 14
9am - 3pm
 
 
Presented by Fr. Ken VanHaverbeke
All council members (new and long-time) in the parish need a day to team build and renew themselves that they may serve better. This day is designed just for that purpose!...  All... Read More 
 
 
 
October 2013
Sat, Oct 5
8am - 5pm
 
 
Presented by Matt Leonard
Speakers from the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology will join us in Wichita once again to present another great bible study. Don't miss it!...  As with our natural... Read More 
 
 
 
Fri, Oct 18 - 7pm
   through
Sun, Oct 20 - 11am
 
 
Presented by Fr. Ken VanHaverbeke
Special donation-based retreat!...  “Out here in the woods I can think of nothing except God, and it is not so much that I think of Him either. I am as aware of him as of the... Read More 
 
 
 
Fri, Oct 25 - 7pm
   through
Sun, Oct 27 - 10am
 
 
Presented by Fr. Ken VanHaverbeke
Special donation-based retreat!...  Experienced retreat leaders will guide participants through the principles and steps of the 12 Step program, integrating them with the... Read More 
 
 
 
November 2013
Fri, Nov 15 - 7pm
   through
Sun, Nov 17 - 1pm
 
 
Fr. Adam Gregory Gonzalez, OCD
Learn about Carmelite Spirituality and the lives of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross and St. Therese of Lisieux!...  Carmelites trace their roots and their name to Mount... Read More 
 
 
 
December 2013
Fri, Dec 13 - 7pm
   through
Sun, Dec 15 - 10am
 
 
Presented by Fr. Ken VanHaverbeke
Special donation-based retreat!...  Captured by the Russian army during WWII and convicted of being a “Vatican spy,” Father Walter Ciszek, SJ, spent 23 agonizing years... Read More 
 
 
 
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