Faith Programs

FSNA Sister Retreats 2025

Flexible Dates

St. Joseph Table

March 19, 2025
Maryville Retreat Center

Join us for homemade soups and fresh baked goods. All donations support the Center of Hope Community Care Complex, Fenton, MI, offering vital resources such as a food pantry, parenting support, mentoring, counseling and life-skills education to help individuals and families achieve long-term stability. The History of the St. Joseph Table Centuries ago, during a […]

Come, See and Experience Weekend: Life as a Religious Sister

With Sister Jane Mary Gawlik, CSSF and Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF

March 20 - 23, 2025

Have you considered life as a religious sister? Join us at “Come, See and Experience” to learn more about living life as a Felician Sister. Enjoy several days of hospitality, prayer, discussion and discernment around life as a vowed religious. This will provide an opportunity to meet with other women who are also considering the […]

Wholly Healthy with God: Learning of God’s Protection of You Through the Protective Blanket of Your Skin

With Sister Noel Marie Gabriel, CSSF

March 27, 2025
Maryville Retreat Center

Explore how your wonderful body can draw you closer to God. Through clinical explanation, group discussion, experiential opportunities and communal prayer, learn how awareness of your amazing physical body can enhance your own spiritual growth. $50 - Learning of God’s Protection of You through the Protective Blanket of Your Skin (includes lunch).

Wholly Healthy with God: Feeding Your Spirit Through Good Nutrition

With Sister Noel Marie Gabriel, CSSF

April 24, 2025
Maryville Retreat Center

Explore how your wonderful body can draw you closer to God. Through clinical explanation, group discussion, experiential opportunities and communal prayer, learn how awareness of your amazing physical body can enhance your own spiritual growth. $50 - Feeding Your Spirit through Good Nutrition (includes lunch).

Book Study - Wisdom from Women in the Scripture: Session 1

With Sister Jane Mary Gawlik, CSSF

April 30, 2025
Maryville Retreat Center

Join us for a transformative journey through the sacred stories of women in Scripture. In this enriching book study, Sister Jane will guide participants in exploring the strength, courage and wisdom of women whose lives and faith continue to inspire us today. Through thoughtful discussion and reflection, discover how their timeless lessons can bring insight […]

Book Study - Wisdom from Women in the Scripture: Session 2

With Sister Jane Mary Gawlik, CSSF

May 14, 2025
Maryville Retreat Center

Join us for a transformative journey through the sacred stories of women in Scripture. In this enriching book study, Sister Jane will guide participants in exploring the strength, courage and wisdom of women whose lives and faith continue to inspire us today. Through thoughtful discussion and reflection, discover how their timeless lessons can bring insight […]

Encountering God Through Art

With Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF and Sister Jane Mary Gawlik, CSSF

May 16 - 18, 2025
Maryville Retreat Center

By being open and attentive to finding God in all things, art can draw us more deeply into our hearts and minds and encounters with God. Take time to explore prayer through Scripture and creative reflection. Connect with God through art as prayer– while exploring various mediums, including clay, ink and watercolors. Find your inner […]

Book Study - Wisdom from Women in the Scripture: Session 3

With Sister Jane Mary Gawlik, CSSF

May 28, 2025
Maryville Retreat Center

Join us for a transformative journey through the sacred stories of women in Scripture. In this enriching book study, Sister Jane will guide participants in exploring the strength, courage and wisdom of women whose lives and faith continue to inspire us today. Through thoughtful discussion and reflection, discover how their timeless lessons can bring insight […]

Book Study - Wisdom from Women in the Scripture: Session 4

With Sister Jane Mary Gawlik, CSSF

June 4, 2025
Maryville Retreat Center

Join us for a transformative journey through the sacred stories of women in Scripture. In this enriching book study, Sister Jane will guide participants in exploring the strength, courage and wisdom of women whose lives and faith continue to inspire us today. Through thoughtful discussion and reflection, discover how their timeless lessons can bring insight […]

Time for Healing

With Father Jason Brooks

June 10, 2025
Maryville Retreat Center

Led by Father Jason Brooks of the Regnum Christi healing ministry, this event offers an inspirational talk, Adoration, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and a Healing Mass. Free will offering; light refreshments