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A year of resilience

In a world heavy with uncertainty, Cranaleith Spiritual Center creates a space to pause, reflect, and rediscover the deep strength and interconnectedness that sustain us. This year, we focus on sharing stories and practices of resilience—to help us move through adversity, challenge, and into renewal. Cranaleith’s programs, events and retreats invite you to walk mindfully in nature and along the labyrinth’s path, participate in prayer and panel discussions, and discover creative connections. When drawing from these deep wells, we find ways to bend without breaking, to find hope in struggle, and to rise renewed. More than endurance, resilience comes as a spirit of transformation, nourished by connection with the sacred, with one another, and with all of creation. This is the healing our broken and hurting world longs for. Come to Cranaleith this year and be transformed.

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Settled on 10 acres, stroll our beautiful grounds and join us at Cranaleith for an on-site program or retreat!

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A drone shot of Cranaleith's 10 acres.

Online Programs

Join us from anywhere with our virtual events via Zoom!

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On Demand Programs

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The main (historic) house porch area.

Spiritual Direction Interest

Bernadette Rudolph, Maria DiBello, RSM, Mary Trainer, RSM and Margie Winters

Open Dates
Our spiritual directors offer gentle encouragement to open fully to God’s loving presence and to discern the action of the Spirit around and in you.

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Open Dates
A thoughtful gift to support their path of spiritual growth, connection, and renewal. Whether it’s for a program or an individual retreat, we have flexible options for everyone.

Evenings of Contemplative Prayer (virtual)

Maria DiBello, RSM

September 8, 2025 - May 18, 2026
A simple time of quiet presence to the merciful heart of God within us and within our broken/blessed world

Knit, Crochet & Women’s Wisdom: September 16 – December 16, 2025

Cathy Maguire RSM

September 16 - December 16, 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.

Twilight of Giving: 2025 Luminary Fundraiser

November 1 - December 21, 2025
Cranaleith warmly invites you to take part in a gesture of remembrance, to honor and memorialize your loved ones. Join us in "lighting" a luminary as a symbol of love for those who hold a special place in your hearts.

From the Manger to the Movement: Advent & Christmas in the Black Catholic Soul

Dr. Toni Reaves

December 4 - 22, 2025
Zoom
Please join us online as we pray, sing and learn from Dr. Antoinette Reaves Thursday, December 4, and then EVERY MONDAY EVENING OF ADVENT from 7 pm - 8 pm, EST.

An Advent Contemplative Morning: Mary’s Song ~ A Cry of Hope and Resilience 

Maria DiBello, RSM and Mary Kay Eichman, RSM

December 10, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
 In the noisy hostility of our world’s chaos, come, rest in the silent wonder that unleashed Mary’s beautiful, prophetic song.  On this simple morning of prayerful pondering, we will enter Mary’s heart.  We will bring the surprise and unknown, the joy and ambiguity of our own hearts.  Scripture, music and…

Holiday Pop-in Sale at Cranaleith

December 13, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center - Gift Shop (Education & Conference Building)
We're hosting a very special Pop-up Sale in our Gift Shop on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13th from 10am - 3pm You're invited to the coolest, most impactful gift shop in Northeast Philadelphia! Purchase a GIFT that intentionally GIVES TWICE!! Then Wrap it with Love at our Wrapping Workshop real nice! Give…

Wrap It with Love: An Intentional Gift-Wrapping and Card Making Workshop

Jess Wszolek

December 13, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, art room
In this hands-on workshop, facilitator Jess will guide you in the art of thoughtful presentation—showing how simple paper, paste, and a few creative touches can transform your package into a expression of love. 

Grief: Honoring Our Pain and Reclaiming Lifeforce: A Family Constellations Workshop

Ellen Browning-Lafferty

December 14, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
All of us have experienced loss of some kind, whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a significant relationship, losing a job, health challenges, or a dream deferred. In this workshop, we’ll explore: how can we honor and acknowledge our loss without it preventing us from…

Women Waiting: An Advent Evening of Reflection (Virtual)

Christine Marie Eberle

December 16, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
During this Advent evening of prayer, we’ll keep company with several Biblical women who model the holy waiting to which we are called: a waiting with courage, patience, and trust in God’s promise. 

Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat December 19th-20th

Christine Konopelski, SSJ and Margie Winters

December 19 - 20, 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.

The Gift of Resilience: Luminaries in the Darkness, A Remembrance of Love

Leslie Burrs and Mark Kramer

December 21, 2025
Cranaleith
This free, family friendly event will celebrate the season with historic house tours, holiday craft, a luminary walk, and melodies from Leslie Burrs and Mark Kramer.

Greek Theophany Afterfeast: A Celebration of Light and Blessing

Nate Bayletts

January 10, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Gather with Cranaleith’s own Chef Nate Baylettes for an afternoon Greek feast that brings together rich flavors, deep symbolism, and the joyful spirit of Theophany—one of the great feasts of the Christian East. Enjoy a beautifully prepared meal featuring Spanakopita, Lamb Pastitsada, Dolmades, and more—dishes that echo themes of renewal,…

Reclaiming Connection in a Time of Crisis:  An Author Talk with Eileen Flanagan

Eileen Flanagan

January 25, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Join us for an author talk with veteran Quaker organizer, Eileen Flanagan.  In her latest book, Common Ground, Flanagan weaves together inspiring stories of grassroots organizing against the huge companies most responsible for climate change. Her book shows how ordinary people can build powerful movements for change when they find…

The Trauma-Informed Spiritual Exercises:  Growing Your Spiritual and Pastoral Caregiving Skills for Life’s Wounded

Robert McChesney, SJ and Christine Marie Eberle

January 31 - February 1, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
This weekend offering is designed for the personal and professional development of spiritual and pastoral caregivers—including those in parish, educational, or healthcare settings—who are seeking to grow their trauma-informed self-awareness and skills.

Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat February 27,-28, 2026

Christine Konopelski, SSJ and John Buettler

February 27 - 28, 2026
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 27-28

Margie Winters

March 27 - 28, 2026
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 June 5-6

Christine Konopelski, SSJ and Margie Winters

June 5 - 6, 2026
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 2026

Maria DiBello, RSM and Mary Trainer, RSM

July 17 - 24, 2026
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. Come away and be with the Spirit for awhile.