A Retreat for LCWR Members and Associates Serving in Elected Congregation Leadership
Join women religious leaders from across the conference for a five-day retreat designed to nurture, renew, and sustain those serving in elected congregation leadership.
This retreat offers a sacred space to step away from the demands of leadership and reflect on both the blessings and challenges of religious life today. Through prayer, contemplation, and shared wisdom, participants will be invited to deepen their spiritual grounding and renew their capacity to lead with hope and compassion.
Each day will include:
- Inspirational presentations and reflective input
- Quiet contemplative time for personal prayer and renewal
- Meaningful ritual experiences
- Optional opportunities for small-group sharing
- Individual conversations with one of the retreat facilitators
Whether you are seeking renewal, discernment, or simply the gift of time apart, this retreat offers an opportunity to reconnect with God, yourself, and fellow leaders in religious life.
Catherine Bertrand, SSND served as vocation director and provincial in her congregation, as well as the executive director of the National Religious Vocation Conference. She has experience with LCWR, facilitating national assemblies and LCWR committees, and as a board member. She has worked extensively as a facilitator, speaker, and retreat leader with numerous congregations in the US and internationally.
Rebecca Ann Gemma, OP has been a member of LCWR for 18 years and will be concluding her term as prioress of her community. She has served in the LCWR presidency, as an LCWR regional chair and member of its national board, and on several conference committees. Her ministry experiences have included service as a trauma counselor, principal and educator.