Partner Calendar of Events

Our Catholics On Call partners—which include men's and women's religious communities, college and university campus ministry programs, young adult ministry programs, and parishes—offer opportunities for discernment and discovery throughout the year. If you are interested in attending or learning more information, please contact the partnering organization directly.

This page will be edited weekly, so please check back periodically for upcoming events. 

2010 Calendar:
Regular Monthly Events  
September
October
November
December
 

Regular Monthly Events

TASTE OF THE WOODS
(Weekend overnight visits on an individual basis)
High school age young women are invited to a weekend
at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods that includes an evening of fireside story-telling with the sisters, tour of the motherhouse grounds and information about our foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. You’ll also visit White Violet Center for Eco-Justice and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Housing and meals will be provided.
Contact Sister Jenny Howard for more information: 1-800-860-1840 x 2897 or jhoward@spsmw.org.

VOLUNTEER RESIDENTIAL BENEDICTINE ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
The Benedictine Sisters of Duluth, MN invite women interested in joining us in permanent vowed membership to come for a visit and/or to attend one of our weekend Discernment retreats. Women who may wish to experience monastic life by living with us for six months to a year or longer in our volunteer residential Benedictine Associate program are also welcome. For more information or to arrange for a visit or to request a copy of our film “Sing a New Song,” contact Sr. Mary Catherine Shambour, OSB; 1001 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811-2300; (218)723-6646; e-mail: mcshambour@duluthosb.org; website: www.duluthbenedictines.org

2010

September

COME SEE AND SERVE WITH THE SISTERS OF CHARITY
WHEN:Labor Day Weekend, September 3-6, 2010
WHERE: New Orleans
Come See and Serve with the Sisters of Charity Federation in New Orleans. Single Catholic women ages 18-45 who are considering God's call to active religious life are invited to spend the weekend with Sisters of Charity, ministering to those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Reflecting on the experience of service to the poor in the tradition of St. Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac and Elizabeth Ann Seton, there will be opportunities for prayer and sharing with others on the discernment journey. CONTACT: Sister Janet (janetsc@juno.com or 513-535-1624) for details. Some travel assistance is available.

NUN RUN IN EVANSVILLE
WHEN: September 10-11, 2010
WHERE: Evansville and surrounding area
What is a “Nun Run?” A Nun Run is a 24+ hour experience during which single women ages 18-40 are invited to visit the convents of 4 different religious communities. You will have the opportunity to pray with us, eat with us, share stories and laugh with us. So fasten your seatbelts and plan to join us for a whirlwind weekend that will give young women an inside look into Religious Life! Transportation provided. No fee for the weekend. Nun Run is scheduled for September 10-11, 2010. The event will begin at 6 p.m. central time on Friday the 10th and conclude at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday the 11th.
Contact Sr. Theresa Sullivan at 812-963-7563 or email Theresa.Sullivan@doc-ecp.org to receive a brochure and to register.
Sponsored by the Diocese and the Religious Communities of Evansville and the surrounding area.

FINDING SACRED SPACE IN CYBERSPACE
WHEN: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dominican University Priory Campus Auditorium, 7200 W. Division Street, River Forest
COST: $10
Dominican University’s Siena Center will present a lecture titled “Finding Sacred Space in Cyberspace” by Cathleen Falsani, award-winning religion columnist and contributing editor at Sojourners Magazine. Falsani will discuss the spiritual nourishment she has received from her involvement with a shared message board on Facebook, which is the focus of her latest book, The Thread: Rediscovering Faith and Friendship on Facebook. Falsani was the religion writer at the Chicago Sun-Times for over a decade and is the author of The God Factor: Inside the Spiritual Lives of Public People, Sin Boldly: A Field Guide for Grace and The Dude Abides: The Gospel According to the Coen Brothers
CONTACT: For more information call (708) 714-9105 or visit www.siena.dom.edu.

“Could it be… that God may be calling you to be a Sister? Yes it could!”
Come and See with the Sisters of St. Joseph
WHO: Women 18-35 years of age
WHEN: September 17-18, 2010
WHERE: Sisters of Saint Joseph, Rochester, NY
This retreat is an opportunity for single Catholic women 18-35 to Come and See what apostolic religious life as a Sister of St. Joseph is all about. You’ll experience how we strive to love and serve God by devoting ourselves to personal and communal prayer, living in a community and ministering to and with God’s people.
Join with other single women and with our Sisters for this 24-hour retreat which will include reflective presentations on discernment and religious life, communal prayer and meals, and time for personal prayer and reflection.
We know you have many questions and encourage you to ask them all. So come join us and share your dreams for the future while discovering God’s calling for you!
CONTACT: Sr. Donna Del Santo SSJ, Director of Vocations, 585-733-4422, vocations@ssjrochester.org

LECTURE WITH TIMOTHY RADCLIFFE, OP
WHEN: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dominican University Lund Auditorium, 7900 W. Division Street, River Forest
COST: $10
Dominican University’s Siena Center will present the annual Caritas et Veritas lecture with Timothy Radcliffe, OP, former Master of the Dominican Order. In this lecture, which will close Dominican University’s Caritas et Veritas Symposium, Radcliffe will address the relationship of love and truth, and their meaning for the 21st century. From 1992 to 2001, Radcliffe was the master of the Order of Preachers, directing the entire Dominican Order throughout the world. He currently lives at Blackfriars Hall in Oxford, UK and is a well-known author of several books on spirituality, including What is the Point of Being a Christian? (2005) and Why Go To Church? The Drama of the Eucharist (2008).
CONTACT: For more information call (708) 714-9105 or visit www.siena.dom.edu.

October

SISTERS OF MERCY COME and SEE RETREAT
WHEN: October 1-2, 2010
WHERE: St. Aloysius Convent, Great Neck, NY
This overnight experience, is fashioned for women who are beginning to think about religious life. We will do some sharing on the vows, community, prayer, ministry and discernment and meet other women who are also investigating our lifestyle.
CONTACT: Sisters Regina Ward or Anne Kappler at610-664-6650 or vocationinfo@mercymidatlantic.org

DISCERNMENT EVENING: CALLED BY BAPTISM
WHEN: October 4, 2010 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Cenacle Retreat Center, 513 West Fullerton Parkway, Chicago, IL 60614
The Called Series continues!!! The theme of our first evening will be Called by Baptism: What? I'm Called to Holiness? We will talk about our common call to Holiness and how responding to God's call in our lives can help us to live out our Baptism. Speaker will be Mary Beth Kubera, DC.
For more information, please check our website: vocationscava.org. Or download the Flyer.
Please register at CAVA@archchicago.org or call Sr. Elyse at 312-534-5240.

AUTUMN COME AND SEE WEEKEND WITH THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SISTERS
WHEN: October 8-10
WHERE: IHM Motherhouse, Monroe, Michigan
WHAT: Come and See Discernment weekend
Description:
• Join in prayer and reflection with the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters
• Learn important tools and dimensions of a fruitful discernment
• Discover our IHM history, passion for mission, bonds of sisterhood, and lives of Gospel love and service
• Spend time in our “green” Motherhouse and learn about our care for God’s creation
• Share your stories with IHM sisters and one another
HOSTED BY: Sister Mary Bea Keeley, IHM Vocation Director, www.IHMcalling.org
Sister Julie Vieira, IHM Vocations Promoter, www.aNunsLife.org
REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION:
For more information or to register online, visit www.IHMcalling.org/come-and-see.
You can also contact Sister Mary Bea at 734-240-9820 or mbkeeley@ihmsisters.org.

NUN RUN IN CHICAGO
WHEN: October 15-16, 2010
WHERE: Chicago area
What is a Nun Run?
A Nun Run is a 24 hour experience for women who may be considering a vocation to the religious life. The Nun Run will acquaint you with life in four religious communities in the Chicago area. We offer you transportation, overnight hospitality, meals, prayer and an enjoyable experience.
For more information, download the flyer.
CONTACT: Sr. Jenny Howard at jhoward@spsmw.org or call 812.535.2897

COME & SEE WEEKEND with the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana
WHEN: October 15-17, 2010
WHERE: Ferdinand, IN
If you’re a single, Catholic woman between the ages of 18 to 40, here’s your opportunity to experience the Benedictine way of life for a day, a weekend or a week. You’ll…
· Get to know our Benedictine sisters
· Receive a personalized tour and find out firsthand what a monastery is
· Share in the community life and prayer with our sisters
· Meet other women who are considering religious life
· Learn more about monastic life without making a commitment
For more information, contact: Sister Agnes Marie Dauby, OSB or Sister Michelle Sinkhorn, OSB, Directors of Vocation Ministries, Sisters of St. Benedict, 802 E 10th Street, Ferdinand, IN 47532-9239, Phone: 812-367-1411 or 800-738-9999, Email: vocation@thedome.org, Website: www.thedome.org .

"CHOICES OF THE HEART" DISCERNMENT RETREAT
WHEN: October15-17, 2010
WHERE: St. Mary Residence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Considering a call to religious life? The Daughters of Charity will host a “Choices of the Heart” discernment retreat for single Catholic women ages 18-40.
CONTACT: Please contact the Vocation Office 812-963-7563 or Theresa.Sullivan@doc-ecp.org. www.daughters-of-charity.com.

FALL DISCERNMENT WEEKEND
WHEN: Oct. 15-17, 2010
WHERE: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
Theme: "How do I know what God wants me to do?"
Catholic women, ages 18-42, who are discerning a possible call to religious life are invited to this reflective retreat weekend. With a special focus on the discernment journey, along with prayer, sharing and conversation with Sisters of Providence and others, we will explore together this often reflected upon question.
Housing and meals will be provided.
CONTACT: To register, or for more information, please contact Sister Jenny Howard, SP, at jhoward@spsmw.org or 1-800-860-1840, ext 2897. We invite you to visit our website: www.SistersofProvidence.org

A JESUIT ALUMNI NETWORKING EVENT:
IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY IN THE REAL WORLD
WHEN: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Join alumni in their 20s and 30s from 16 Jesuit universities for an evening of discussion, networking, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres. Fr. Timothy Kesicki, SJ, Provincial of the Chicago-Detroit Province of the Society of Jesus, and a Jesuit-educated business professional will offer their thoughts on what it means to be men and women for others in our daily lives. Hosted by Charis Ministries, a Jesuit ministry to those in their 20s & 30s, and participating Jesuit universities. Location: Loyola University Chicago, Water Tower Campus.
CONTACT: charisministries.org

OVERNIGHT DISCERNMENT RETREAT FOR WOMEN
WHEN: Friday, October 29, 2010 through Saturday, October 30, 2010
WHERE: Our Lady of Consolation Retreat Center, Carey, Ohio
WHAT: A Discernment Retreat for Women ages 18-35 with input on discernment, prayer and opportunity to interact with sisters from seven different religious communities.
CONTACT: Yvonne Dubielak, Associate Vocation Direcor, Diocese of Toledo, Ohio; ydubielak@toledodiocese.org; 419-244-6711, ext. 323

WELCOMING WEEKEND
WHEN: Oct. 29-31, 2010
WHERE: Ruma, IL
WHAT: Seeking…Hearts’ Afire…Brightening Christ’s Light
The light of Christ burns in the hearts of all the baptized. The Adorers of the Blood of Christ are hosting an enriching opportunity for single, Catholic women to join them for a weekend experience of adoration, communal prayer, and reflection to kindle that heart-flame. As adorer-apostles, we invite you to come and learn about spreading the fire of God’s love through our Precious Blood Spirituality, fueling the flame through adoration, prayer and community. After the weekend, we hope the light of Christ will burn more brightly setting your heart afire as you continue along your spiritual journey. This weekend will give you another experience as you seek to discover God’s call in your life. No registration fees!
CONTACT: For more information contact: S. Jan Lane, ASC
lanej@adorers.org or 1-877-236-7377 ext. 1455
www.adorers.org

HALLOWEEN/ALL SAINTS DAY "COME AND SEE" WITH THE ADRIAN DOMINICAN SISTERS
WHEN: October 29-31, 2010
WHERE: Adrian, MI
Single, Catholic women, 18-35, are invited to Adrian, Michigan to celebrate and discern life as an Adrian Dominican as we celebrate Halloween and All Saints Day. Plan to arrive by 5pm on Friday, October 29 and depart after lunch on Sunday, October 31, 2010.
CONTACT: To RSVP, please contact Conni Lundy, at clundy@adriandominicans.org or 517-266-3530 by October 25, 2010. Learn more about us at www.adriandominicans.org.

November

SISTERS OF MERCY COME and SEE RETREAT
WHEN: November 19-20
WHERE: Sisters of Mercy, Sea Isle City, NJ
This overnight experience, is fashioned for women who are beginning to think about religious life. We will do some sharing on the vows, community, prayer, ministry and discernment and meet other women who are also investigating our lifestyle.
CONTACT: Sisters Regina Ward or Anne Kappler at610-664-6650 or vocationinfo@mercymidatlantic.org