Calendar of Events
Join us for one of our upcoming retreats or programs! To meet your needs, Cranaleith is offering different ways to access our programs. Choose between on-site, virtual, and on-demand! Scholarships are available for all programs, because everyone is welcome at Cranaleith. See program descriptions for more details.
On-Site Programs
Settled on 10 acres, stroll our beautiful grounds and join us at Cranaleith for an on-site program or retreat!
On Demand Programs
Purchase an on-demand event and you will recive a pdf of links to the videos. You may then watch the videos at your leisure.
Evenings of Contemplative Prayer (online)
Maria DiBello, RSM
September 9, 2024 - May 19, 2025
A simple time of quiet presence to the merciful heart of God within us and within our broken/blessed world
Knit, Crochet & Womens’ Wisdom: January – March 2025
Cathy Maguire RSM
January 7 - March 25, 2025
Onsite and online
Womens' Circles have been part of our culture and tradition since ancient times. A place for women to connect, share and celebrate. Join us as we knit and crochet projects each week, for various non-profit agencies. We have reflected on the words of Lisa Bogart (Knit, Purl, Pray), Joan Chittister (The…
Zentangle: A Meditative Art (Valentine Tangle)
Sue Trembeth
March 2, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Looking for a way to unwind from stress, focus your thoughts, or explore your creative side? Come learn the basics of Zentangle’s relaxing method of art and create a Valentine’s Day inspired piece.
Care of the Hopeful Heart: Resilience & Well-Being in the Healthcare Setting
Robert Wicks, PsyD and Gloria F. Donnelly, PhD, RN, FAAN, FCPP
March 9, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center OR virtually via zoom
Join us as we welcome Drs. Bob Wicks and Gloria Donnelly to Cranaleith for a conversation about their book, Overcoming Secondary Stress in Medical and Nursing Practice: A Guide to Professional Resilience and Personal Well-Being. There is no better time to dialogue about resilience, self-care, and secondary stress within the…
One Foot in front of the Other: Spiritual Walking Practices
Bernadette Rudolph
March 15, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
In these troubled times, our spiritual lives can feel stalled or paralyzed with hopelessness, fear or loneliness. A variety of walking practices have developed to help us keep going on our spiritual journeys. Come to Cranaleith’s lovely grounds on a spring day to sample walking practices that can help you find…
A “New-Negro-Spiritual” : Freedom Songs For This Moment In Time
Warren B. Cooper
March 16, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
A "New-Negro-Spiritual" Paradigm: An examination of the Negro-Spiritual Tradition through a trans-optic* lens that focuses beyond the surface of its cultural origin to investigate: the nature of the shell that nurtured the Pearl of that Tradition; the paradox of that Pearl; the relevance of all that on humanity today.
Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat
Christine Konopelski, SSJ and Margie Winters
March 21 - 22, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
What might happen if you took twenty-four hours to enter into the quiet and stillness with God? Allow yourself the opportunity for spiritual renewal.
Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen: Noticing the Need for Lamenting in a Life of Faith
Boreta Singleton
March 23, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
In this program, we will consider the place of lament through the lens of how we see Scripture, the practices of our ancestors in faith and African American Spirituals.
Repairing Beloved Garments the Sashiko Way
Jess Wszolek
March 27, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Join us on at Cranaleith’s art room to care for your well-worn pieces of clothing. Keeping with our concern for the earth, you will be able to repair, reinforce, or add some style to your most loved garments using the Sashiko method.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Fire and Wellspring of Mercy!
Maria DiBello, RSM and Margie Winters
April 3, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
As we journey through this season of hope, we will rest in the image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, broken in love within our graced, suffering world. We will explore fresh insights into this beautiful devotion, drawn from Francis, from Catherine McAuley, Pedro Arrupe, SJ, and Teilhard de Chardin…
Rediscovering Your Vocation as a Catholic School Educator
Bernadette Rudolph
April 12, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
God has called you to your ministry as a Catholic school educator. Be refreshed, supported and inspired to continue God's good work in the world! (Act 48 hours available)
Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat
John Buettler and Margie Winters
April 25 - 26, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
What might happen if you took twenty-four hours to enter into the quiet and stillness with God? Allow yourself the opportunity for spiritual renewal.
7-Day Directed Silent Retreat 2025
Maria DiBello, RSM and Mary Trainer, RSM
July 18 - 25, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
In sustained stillness, silt has time to settle and the water becomes clear. Rest can mend the tired mind and bones. Like Elijah, you can at last hear God in the still, small whisper.