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
Maria DiBello, RSM
September 11, 2023 - May 20, 2024
A simple time of quiet presence to the merciful heart of God within us and within our broken/blessed world
Knit, Crochet, Pray Together, October-December, 2023
Cathy Maguire RSM
October 3 - December 26, 2023
Onsite and online
Join us to continue a centuries-old tradition of blending creativity with reflection and sharing of life. Skills will be shared and fun had by all. Beginners welcome.
Freedom in Waiting: An Advent Series, complete series
Scott Hutchinson
November 28, 2023
Explore the dimensions of the Christian spiritual practice of waiting. Discover freedom this holiday season for yourself and the world!
Freedom in Waiting, Session 2: Attention
Scott Hutchinson
December 5, 2023
Join Mary, Joseph, field workers and immigrants in noticing the astonishing ways God is acting even now.
Madonnas of Color: A Celebration of Mary and Our Creative, Nurturing God
Michael O'Neill McGrath, OSFS
December 7, 2023
Using his multi-award-winning book, Madonnas of Color, Brother Mickey will guide us on a visual tour of some of the most beloved images of Mary from across time, cultures and traditions.
Music Is the Language of the Spirit
Stephen G. Hart
December 10, 2023
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Listen to musical pieces that people around the world have identified as meaningful to them. Find community in letting these pieces move you.
Freedom in Waiting, Session 3: Preparation
Scott Hutchinson
December 12, 2023
As Christmas draws nearer, prepare a deeply human “welcome house” that reflects the grace of your own history.
Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat, December 15-16, 2023
Christine Konopelski, SSJ
December 15 - 16, 2023
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.
Freedom in Waiting, Session 4: Celebration
Scott Hutchinson
December 19, 2023
What dimensions of freedom, transformation and healing is God offering us as we are entrusted with the life of Jesus?
Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk (onsite)
Athena Dugan and Rasheeda Hastings
December 21, 2023
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
The Winter Solstice: a time of darkness, a time of change. Take time out from the holiday flurry to let the labyrinth help you navigate the transition.
A Way Forward in Unprecedented Times: Being. Belonging. Becoming.
Sharon Browning, Fred Magondu and Brenna McGinnis
January 6 - March 9, 2024
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
You are not alone. Feel more grounded in your sense of purpose, gain tools for surfacing your own wisdom, develop skills for truly listening to others and identify individual and collective plans for moving forward with new wisdom.
Take Nothing for the Journey? Packing for the Year Ahead
Christine Marie Eberle
January 17, 2024
2024 stretches ahead of us like an open road. Let's ponder the attitudes, relationships, dreams, commitments and even possessions we want to carry with us, that we may travel lightly, responsive to God’s call.
Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat, January 26-27, 2024
John Buettler and Maria DiBello, RSM
January 26 - 27, 2024
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.
Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat, March 22 – 23, 2024
Christine Konopelski, SSJ
March 22 - 23, 2024
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.