Calendar of Events
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: January-March 2026
Cathy Maguire RSM
January 6 - March 18, 2026
Cranaleith
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. We have reflected on the words of Lisa Bogart (Knit, Purl, Pray), Joan Chittister (The Gift of Years), and currently on the words of Thich Nhat Hanh (Peace Is Every Step).
New Encounters Lenten Online Series
February 22 - March 22, 2026
Zoom
The spiritual wisdom of Catholics from nations and cultures around the world challenges us to reject that distorted view of each other, and to be transformed in Christ’s love.
Our series will feature testimonies on the Lenten journey to the Cross by local Catholics whose faith was formed in Africa, Southeast Asia and the Caribbean. EVERY SUNDAY (February 22, March 8, 15, and 22, 2025; 7 pm - 8 pm)
Critical Concerns and Tech Ethics: A Conversation about A.I.
Nicholas Collura
February 25, 2026
Online
Many of us have strong feelings about AI—curiosity, hope, concern, unease—but we find ourselves grasping for a language with which to explore and articulate these feelings. This conversation offers a clear, accessible look at the ethical questions surrounding today’s Big Tech landscape, drawing on the presenter’s experience as a chaplain and ethicist at MIT.
VIP--Contemplative Practices--Mercy Neighborhood Ministries--Session 4
Margie Winters and Rasheeda Hastings
February 26, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Cultivate contemplative practices to address the anxiety, stress and concern over gun violence.
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.
VIP--Finding Calm and Courage in an Anxious World--Mercy CTE--Session 1
Margie Winters and Rasheeda Hastings
February 28, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Cultivate contemplative practices to address the anxiety, stress and concern over gun violence.
The Embodied Spiritual Exercises (6 Sessions)
Bethany Weed
March 4 - April 15, 2026
Online
Through this program, you will be introduced to embodiment perspectives to consider and/or apply to each of Ignatius’s weeks in the Spiritual Exercises. Join us as we explore ways of integrating the body into our spiritual practice.
VIP--Contemplative Practices--Mercy Neighborhood Ministries--Session 5
Margie Winters and Rasheeda Hastings
March 5, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Cultivate contemplative practices to address the anxiety, stress and concern over gun violence.
Drawn to Mercy: Artistic Perspectives by Students at Mercy Career & Technical High School
March 7, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Join us as students from Mercy Career and Technical High School proudly showcase their artwork in this unique exhibit. In the exhibit, you will find works of art that reflect the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy for the Earth, Women, Immigration, Racism and Nonviolence, as well as beautiful works depicting what is on the minds and hearts of the students.
Praying with the Poetry of Your Life: A Lenten Time of Reflection
Colette Lafia
March 10, 2026
Online
Join us as we welcome Colette Lafia to the Cranaleith community. Using her new book, Leaving the Shore: Experiencing Poetry as Prayer, she will invite us to explore how praying with poetry helps us recognize the sacred in the small details of our everyday lives.
VIP--Contemplative Practices--Mercy Neighborhood Ministries--Session 6
Margie Winters and Rasheeda Hastings
March 12, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Cultivate contemplative practices to address the anxiety, stress and concern over gun violence.
Women’s Stations of the Cross with Brother Mickey McGrath, OSFS
Michael O'Neill McGrath, OSFS
March 21, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
On this retreat day centered on the Stations of the Cross, we will focus on each traditional station through the lens of our modern-day turmoils and troubles. Special attention will be given to those stations in which women are the prominent subjects: Jesus and His Mother; Veronica; the Weeping Women of Jerusalem; and Mary Magdalene at the foot of the cross.
Reclaiming Connection in a Time of Crisis: An Author Talk with Eileen Flanagan
Eileen Flanagan
March 22, 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 common ground and take action together.
Writing Pysanky and Prayers for Peace & Healing in Ukraine
Chrystyna Prokopovych
March 26, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
As we prepare to celebrate the feast of Easter, come and learn the art of writing pysanky. Writing pysanky encompasses meaning-filled symbols and colors to decorate eggshells in celebration of the resurrection of our Lord. This workshop will introduce you to this ancient art and give you an opportunity to decorate an egg in this style and tradition. During our time together, we will also pause to pray for peace and healing in Ukraine.
Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat March 27-28
Margie Winters and Joanne Castner
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.
One Foot in front of the Other: Spiritual Walking Practices
Bernadette Rudolph
March 28, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
In these troubled times, our spiritual lives can feel stalled or paralyzed with hopelessness, fear or loneliness. A variety of walking practices have developed to help us keep going on our spiritual journeys. Come to Cranaleith’s lovely grounds on a spring day to sample walking practices that can help you find hope, courage and resilience in the face of life's challenges.
Grief: Honoring Our Pain and Reclaiming Lifeforce: A Family Constellations Workshop
Ellen Browning-Lafferty
March 29, 2026
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 moving forward in generative ways?
Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat April 17-18
Margie Winters and John Buettler
April 17 - 18, 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 24 - 31, 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.