On Site Program
Programs – Bernadette oversees Programs.
VIP--Contemplative Practices--Sanctuary Farm Phila
Margie Winters and Rasheeda Hastings
February 12, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Cultivate contemplative practices to address the anxiety, stress and concern over gun violence.
VIP--Contemplative Practices--Crossroads Women's Center
Margie Winters, Rasheeda Hastings and Athena Dugan
February 28, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Cultivate contemplative practices to address the anxiety, stress and concern over gun violence.
VIP--Contemplative Practices--Face to Face Germantown
Margie Winters and Rasheeda Hastings
March 16, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Cultivate contemplative practices to address the anxiety, stress and concern over gun violence.
VIP--Contemplative Practices--Face to Face Germantown March 23
Margie Winters and Rasheeda Hastings
March 23, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Cultivate contemplative practices to address the anxiety, stress and concern over gun violence.
Knit, Crochet & Women's Wisdom: April 7 - June 16
Cathy Maguire RSM
April 7 - June 16, 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).
Integral Ecology: A Far-Sighted Vision
Bernadette Rudolph
April 11, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Pope Francis brilliantly pointed out that the pain of the planet is intertwined with the suffering of human beings. Easy answers are not enough; in fact they almost always worsen the climate crisis. Pray and reflect in community on an ecology that “take[s] us to the heart of what it is to be human” (Laudato Sì, 11).
Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat (April 17th-18th)
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.
The Courage to Live: A Retreat for Women Veterans
Maria DiBello, RSM and Kelly Denton-Borhaug, PhD
April 18, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
At the heart of this season when creation models the courage for new life, we will explore our own power for transformation. We will recognize the deep well of strength we hold in vulnerability, surrender and community. Through the wisdom and tender support of one another, we will awaken the healing and hope we share. Images from Cranaleith’s colorful beauty, poetry and ritual will accompany us. The day will include insights into the moral injury we carry uniquely as women veterans.
The Two HT’s: Harriet Tubman and Howard Thurman, Public Mystics for Our Time
May 2, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Harriet Tubman is most often remembered for her daring leadership of the Underground Railroad—but her courage was rooted in something deeper. Howard Thurman, another Public Mystic shaped by a lineage of resilience—his grandmother having been enslaved—also cultivated this inner liberation. This retreat invites you into the wisdom of these two “HTs,”. Through their stories and insights, we will explore the path of emotional freedom and self-differentiation—an inward journey that opens the possibility of living with greater clarity, courage, and compassion.
Mother & Life: Revealing the Invisible Patterns That Shape Us
Ellen Browning-Lafferty
May 9, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Our relationship with our mother is the first imprint we receive—the first experience of love, safety, and separation. In this interactive group Family Constellations workshop, we’ll explore the hidden dynamics that shape our relationship with our mothers—and, by extension, with life itself.
Invited to Something New: An Outdoor Morning Retreat
Bernadette Rudolph
May 16, 2026
Have you ever wanted time for stillness and renewal but never had the opportunity to visit a spiritual center like Cranaleith? Here is a mini-retreat just for beginners. Explore Cranaleith’s beautiful grounds and try out some simple spiritual practices. Bring yourself, just as you are, and let Sacred Mercy be a balm for whatever wearies you.
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.
Toll the Bell Day
Maria DiBello, RSM and Margie Winters
June 5, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Join us as we toll our historic bell in solidarity with efforts to end gun violence in our neighborhoods and invite all who hear to respond to the call.
Explore the Wisdom in Your Dreams
Julia McKeon
June 10 - July 15, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Pope Francis brilliantly pointed out that the pain of the planet is intertwined with the suffering of human beings. Easy answers are not enough; in fact they almost always worsen the climate crisis. Pray and reflect in community on an ecology that “take[s] us to the heart of what it is to be human” (Laudato Sì, 11).
Finding Peace through Story and Song: An Afternoon of Music with HMS
Stephen G. Hart and HMS Acoustic Band
June 14, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Why write songs? For me, songwriting is how I find peace. Each song begins in the unfinished places: a lingering question, a tender memory, a quiet ache for meaning. Each song is a journey—an unfolding that moves from restlessness toward resolution, from searching toward a kind of gentle peace. I warmly invite you to join us at Cranaleith for an intimate afternoon of original music woven together with the stories that gave each song life.
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.