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 monthly, so please check back periodically for upcoming events. 

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.

WOMEN'S DISCERNMENT GROUP
Single Catholic Women between the ages of 18 and 45 are invited to join with sisters of several communities in the greater Cincinnati, OH area to learn about religious life.
When: The third Sunday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The session begins after the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Monica-St. George parish in the former school building.
Contact: Sister Carolyn 513-221-1800 ext. 239 or cbrinkrsm@aol.com

WOMEN IN DISCERNMENT
Single Catholic Women between the ages of 18 and 45 are invited to join with sisters of several communities in the Louisville, KY area to learn about religious life.
When: The fourth Sunday of every month from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., except December when we meet on the first Sunday of the month
Where: We meet in the fireplace room in Horrigan Hall at Bellarmine University every month except May, June, July and August when we meet at the Maloney Center.
Contact: Sister Carolyn 513-221-1800 ext. 239 or cbrinkrsm@aol.com 

October 2008

CHOOSING YOUR CUP OF LIFE: A Discernment Tea
Join us for a morning “tea” and discover how you can discern your “cup of life” and invite God into your decision-making. Lynne Kornecki, massage therapist, will introduce the mind, body, spirit connection of discernment. Sister Nancy Kennelly, IBVM, pastoral associate and spiritual director, will talk about what discernment is and how we experience it throughout our lives. Julie Stapleton, IBVM, will describe the labyrinth prayer path. Also experience these aids to discernment: quiet prayer in the chapel, journaling, paraffin hand dip, hand massage, flavored tea and coffee. Registration is required. Contact: Claire Vandborg, IBVM at 630-868-2904 or vocation@ibvm.us
When: October 4, 2008: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Where: Loretto Center, Wheaton, IL
Who: For women ages 20-45 who want to know more about discerning God’s call in their lives.
Fee: $15. Lunch is included.

BENEDICTINE LIFE WEEKEND
Are you searching for God's direction in life? Do you wonder if monastic life could be the right fit? Would you like the chance to check it out? If so, we invite you to visit our community for a Benedictine Life Week. It is open to single, Catholic women, ages 19-40, discerning religious life.
When: October 17-19, 2008
Where: Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand, Indiana.
Contact: Sister Agnes Marie Dauby or Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 802 E. 10th Street, Ferdinand, IN, 475632 or call 800-738-9999, or vocation@thedome.org.

"COME AND SEE"
Come and meet the Sisters of Mercy of the Mid-Atlantic Community. The Mid-Atlantic Community includes Southeastern New York, Eastern Pennsylvania and all of New Jersey. We are hosting an informational retreat experience for single, Catholic women, age 20–45, who are interested in exploring religious life and the Sisters of Mercy. The gathering will provide an opportunity to meet some Sisters of Mercy and ask questions about their life. The experience will include meeting other women who are exploring religious life. It will also include time for information gathering, sharing, praying and informal conversation. We hope you can join us!
When: Saturday, October 18, 2008; 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Covenant House, 161-12 59th Avenue, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Contact: Sister Regina Ward, RSM (Vocation Minister)
rward@mercymidatlantic.org or 610-664-6650 x 566
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 3rd

FALL DISCERNMENT WEEKEND
Women, ages 18-42, who are considering becoming Catholic sisters are invited to attend this weekend and learn more about living out their baptismal call in right relationship with God, each other and the Earth.  Learn how the Sisters of Providence live prayerful lives within community and within the ministries they serve throughout the Wabash Valley, the United States and Taiwan.  There is no cost for the weekend.  Housing and meals will be provided.
When: October 24-26
Contact Sister Jenny Howard for more information: 1-800-860-1840 x 2897 or jhoward@spsmw.org.

COME AND SEE WEEKEND
The School Sisters of Notre Dame invite single women ages 18 and older to visit and get a closer look at our way of life. Take time at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Mount Calvary, Wisconsin to pray, explore, learn, relax and interact with sisters and other women who are seeking to know where God is leading them. Enjoy the 36 acres of farmland at Mount Calvary and take part in a reflective experience at the SUNSEED Eco-Education Center. There is no cost for the weekend.
When: October 24-26
For more information please contact Sister Barbara Linke at vocations@ssnd-milw.org or call 262-787-1016.

"COME AND SEE" DISCERNMENT WEEKEND RETREAT
What gives you great joy? What are your gifts? Do you wish to be a piece of our future? Discernment retreat for single women ages 21-45 desiring to discern a call to a religious lifestyle. Further activities are planned that will involve experiences of Earth spirituality at the near-by SUNSEED Eco-Education Center.
Details: Opportunities to hear and share stories of God's call and purpose. Also time is spent sharing prayer, meals, Q & A, and liturgy with community members. There is no fee; all meals and accommodations are provided at St. Agnes Convent, Fond du Lac, WI
Sponsor: Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes (C.S.A.)
When: October 25-26, 2008. Begins Saturday at 8:30 a.m. - concludes Sunday after noon lunch.
Web Site: http://www.csasisters.org
Contact: S. Jean Hinderer, CSA (920.907.2310) vocations@csasisters.org

PRAYER SERVICE
The Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate (Joliet Franciscan Sisters) invite you to join them for an hour of prayer and reflection on The Wonders of God, Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 7 p.m. at their Congregation Center, 1433 Essington Road, Joliet, Illinois. Come celebrate God’s goodness! For more information, contact Sr. Barbara at (815) 725-8735, ext. 115. The next dates are: November 25, December 16.

November 2008

DISCERNMENT RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY
Have you thought about Religious Life? Have you wondered if you are being called? Would you like the opportunity to meet with other women like yourself who are seeking God’s will? Would you like to spend a weekend with the Daughters of Charity and hear from them what their lives are like? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, we would like to invite you to join us for this Discernment Weekend. There will be time for quiet prayer and reflection, conversation with a few Daughters of Charity and the chance to speak with women like you who are open to what God might be asking of them. You will go away with discernment resources that will help you as you continue to seek God’s will in your life.
This retreat is for single Catholic women ages 18-40.
Where: Emmitsburg, Maryland
When: November 7-9, 2008
Contact Sr. Teresa Daly for more information.
314-533-4770 ext. 103 or tdaly@dcwcp.org

COME AND SEE WEEKEND
A weekend to inquire, reflect, experience and discern the Mercy way of life for single Catholic women ages 18-45 who are not afraid to ask questions.The weekend will consist of prayerful
reflection and guidance for your journey, sharing on ways of listening and understanding God's call in the Church today, and input on religious life and the Sisters of Mercy.
When: November 7-9, 2008
Where: Mercy Center, St. Louis, MO
Registration Deadline: October 19, 2008
Cost: $45/negotiable
Contact: Kathleen Tinnel, RSM (Texas), 956-285-4030 or ktinnel@mercystl.org

FACING THE FUTURE RETREAT
Listen to God’s voice as you begin to determine the best life choice for you. We are all called to build God’s kingdom. Are you called as a married, single, or religious woman? This day is devoted to helping you answer that question. There will be presentations on all three lifestyles and you will have time for prayerful reflection.
When: November 8, 2008; 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Where: Sacred Heart Convent; 1237 W. Monroe; Springfield, IL 62704
Contact: Sister Lori Kirchman, OP at SLorik@spdom.org or 217-787-0481
Visit: www.springfieldop.org to register.

FRANCISCAN WOMEN'S RETREAT
A Franciscan Retreat for single women ages 20-40+ will be held  at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls, Minnesota. The retreat will address the big question: “How do I Know?” What is your heart’s desire? What is your life vocation? Come discover who you are, and learn about our way of life. During the rertreat
you will experience the Franciscan spirit and the practice of discernent, prayer and conversation with our sisters.
When: November 14-16
Where: St. Francis Convent, Little Falls, Minnesota
Contact Sister Clara Stang for more information:
cstang@fslf.org or: (320) 229-0307.
Visit our website: www.fslf.org

COME AND SEE
Single women ages 18 to 45 are invited to a day of reflection on religious life and the Sisters of Mercy.
When: Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where: Regina Hall, 2319 Grandview Ave., Cincinnati, OH.
There is no charge for the program.
For further information and to register, please contact Sister Carolyn at cbrinkrsm@aol.com or 513-221-1800 ext. 239.
The deadline for registration is November 10.

December 2008

MEXICO MISSION TRIP
Join us for a Mexican Mission Trip over the Christmas Holidays. Contact us now to begin the planning process. You will have an unforgettable immersion experience with the Franciscan Sisters at San Rafael, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The Franciscan Sisters run a Franciscan Missionary Center designed for pastoral lay leadership and Missionary Training. From this center, we will
join the sisters who, together with their pastor, provide pastoral care to 3,000 members in San Rafael and the 60 outlying communities.
Contact: Sister Clara Stang
e-mail: cstang@fslf.org or phone: (320)229-0307
Visit our website: www.fslf.org

DISCERNMENT RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY
Have you thought about Religious Life? Have you wondered if you are being called? Would you like the opportunity to meet with other women like yourself who are seeking God’s will? Would you like to spend a weekend with the Daughters of Charity and hear from them what their lives are like? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, we would like to invite you to join us for this Discernment Weekend. There will be time for quiet prayer and reflection, conversation with a few Daughters of Charity and the chance to speak with women like you who are open to what God might be asking of them. You will go away with discernment resources that will help you as you continue to seek God’s will in your life.
This retreat is for single Catholic women ages 18-40.
Where: San Antonio, Texas
When: December 5-7, 2008
Contact Sr. Teresa Daly for more information.
314-533-4770 ext. 103 or tdaly@dcwcp.org

DISCERNMENT RETREAT
On this discernment retreat we will take a deeper look at the call to religious life, the steps of discernment, and the skills needed to live religious life well.
• What is a call?
• How do you know if God is calling you to religious life?
• What are the signs to look for?
This retreat is open to single, Catholic women between the ages of 18-39. Meals and lodging are provided.
When: December 5-7, 2008
Where: Good Shepherd Sisters Convent, 160 Conover Road, Wickatunk, NJ 07765.
For more information visit http://www.goodshepherdsisters.org/retreatdisc.htm.