Retreat: The Return of the Prodigal Son

August 2012 : Event Details

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Fri, Aug 17 - 7pm through Sun, Aug 19 - 11am Rev. Kenneth S. VanHaverbeke (born in 1962 in Kingman, Kansas) is diocesan priest of the Diocese of Wichita, ordained in 1991. Graduating with a degree in Biology from Kansas State University he attended Mount St. Mary's Seminary. As pastor of various parishes in the Diocese of Wichita, he gained experience of shepherding souls and cultivating the gifts of preaching, teaching, and healing. Known in the diocese of Wichita as the author of the column in the diocesan newspaper, "A View From the Rectory Window," Father VanHaverbeke's writing reflects the joys and sorrows of being a priest. He has a great love for the ministry of healing, especially through the Sacrament of Confession and the Sacrament of the Sick. Father Van Haverbeke has served as the Vicar of the Clergy, chair of the Ongoing Formation of the Clergy, chaplain of the Guadalupe Clinic, chaplain to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, member of the National Advisory Committee to the US Bishops, and chaplain to the local CALIX chapter. Fr. Ken Van Haverbeke Retreat: The Return of the Prodigal Son Special donation-based retreat! Presented by Fr. Ken Van Haverbeke The late Henri J. M. Nouwen has long been a major influence in many lives. His book “The Return of the Prodigal Son,” is a wonderful book about homecoming. It embraces much of Nouwen’s thoughts and philosophy. We will use this book as a format for our retreat. "Donation-based retreats" are simple retreat weekends led by Center Director Fr. Ken Van Haverbeke. The retreat includes conferences, Mass, prayer time, the opportunity for confession, and fellowship. The only required cost for this retreat is $29.75 which covers all meals (Saturday breakfast, lunch & dinner and Sunday breakfast). An offering of $40 per night is suggested to help cover the costs of clean sheets, room maintenance, and comfortable atmosphere. These retreats are designed to enhance quiet and rest-time so all participants will be assigned a bedroom even if they choose to use it only during the daytime hours. Regular Registration Fees Free Commuter (None Available) $29.75 Single (None Available) $29.75 Double (None Available) Event has Ended Please Arrive 30 Minutes Early Participants are welcome to make a donation to cover the room costs when they check in for the weekend. Program Code: 12SGR07900

Fri, Aug 17 - 7pm
through
Sun, Aug 19 - 11am

Fr. Ken Van Haverbeke

Retreat: The Return of the Prodigal Son

Special donation-based retreat!

Presented by Fr. Ken Van Haverbeke

The late Henri J. M. Nouwen has long been a major influence in many lives. His book “The Return of the Prodigal Son,” is a wonderful book about homecoming. It embraces much of Nouwen’s thoughts and philosophy. We will use this book as a format for our retreat.

"Donation-based retreats" are simple retreat weekends led by Center Director Fr. Ken Van Haverbeke. The retreat includes conferences, Mass, prayer time, the opportunity for confession, and fellowship.

The only required cost for this retreat is $29.75 which covers all meals (Saturday breakfast, lunch & dinner and Sunday breakfast).

An offering of $40 per night is suggested to help cover the costs of clean sheets, room maintenance, and comfortable atmosphere.

These retreats are designed to enhance quiet and rest-time so all participants will be assigned a bedroom even if they choose to use it only during the daytime hours.

Regular Registration Fees

Free Commuter (None Available)

$29.75 Single (None Available)

$29.75 Double (None Available)

Event has Ended

Please Arrive 30 Minutes Early

Participants are welcome to make a donation to cover the room costs when they check in for the weekend.

Program Code: 12SGR07900

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