Programs
Programs – Bernadette oversees Programs.
On site or virtual
Hybrid – blend of on site and virtual
On demand
Work and Spirit
Spiritual Direction Interest
Bernadette Rudolph, Maria DiBello, RSM, Mary Trainer, RSM and Margie Winters
Open Dates
Our spiritual directors offer gentle encouragement to open fully to God’s loving presence and to discern the action of the Spirit around and in you.
Claiming Our Joy: Isaiah Prepares Us for Christmas - on demand
Bernadette Rudolph
Open Dates
Give yourself the opportunity to be filled with joy! This time of reflection will open up passages from the prophet Isaiah to connect his hopeful message to your life today.
The Enneagram: A Tool for Spiritual Growth - on demand
Nicholas Collura
Open Dates
In this first part of Cranaleith’s Enneagram series, learn about the nine personality structures in ways that are enlightening both to beginners and to those with knowledge of the Enneagram.
Converting Vice to Virtue with the Help of the Ennegram - on demand
Nicholas Collura
Open Dates
In this second part of Cranaleith’s Enneagram series, learn spiritual practices to move you beyond the "stuck place" that keeps you from living fully.
Intimacy and Inspiration in the Psalms - on demand
Bernadette Rudolph
Open Dates
Soak in the psalmists’ vivid expressions and tease out how they can take your relationship with God deeper. Let the Psalms also serve as inspiration for your own prayers to God.
Spiritual Cataracts and New Horizons: The Holy Ideas of the Enneagram - on demand
Nicholas Collura
Open Dates
The wisdom of the Enneagram reveals how our ego’s particular pattern creates a specific “cataract” that clouds our vision of the divine nature. Learn about these cataracts and the process that moves us beyond them.
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: September 16 - December 16, 2025
Cathy Maguire RSM
September 16 - December 16, 2025
Onsite and online
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.
Twilight of Giving: 2025 Luminary Fundraiser
November 1 - December 21, 2025
Cranaleith warmly invites you to take part in a gesture of remembrance, to honor and memorialize your loved ones. Join us in "lighting" a luminary as a symbol of love for those who hold a special place in your hearts.
From the Manger to the Movement: Advent & Christmas in the Black Catholic Soul
Dr. Toni Reaves
December 1 - 22, 2025
ZOOM
Please join us online as we pray, sing and learn from Dr. Antoinette Reaves EVERY MONDAY EVENING OF ADVENT from 7 pm - 8 pm, EST.
Our Advent Journey of Hope (Virtual)
Michael O'Neill McGrath, OSFS
December 3, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
The Gospel stories of the Advent and Christmas seasons will come alive in the colorful art of Brother Mickey. The Advent stories and images are a perfect time to reflect on the lives of those migrating to new lands and making their home among strangers.
Tibetan Singing Bowls: For Healing, Balance, & Hope
Phyllis Strock and Audrey Garrett
December 4, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Take some time out during this season to renew, recenter and connect. Our time together will include listening and experiencing the sounds of the singing bowls, hands on experience, and sharing and connecting with each other and the spirit.
An Advent Contemplative Morning: Mary’s Song ~ A Cry of Hope and Resilience
Maria DiBello, RSM and Mary Kay Eichman, RSM
December 10, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
In the noisy hostility of our world’s chaos, come, rest in the silent wonder that unleashed Mary’s beautiful, prophetic song. On this simple morning of prayerful pondering, we will enter Mary’s heart. We will bring the surprise and unknown, the joy and ambiguity of our own hearts. Scripture, music and image will hold us in the quiet.
Wrap It with Love: An Intentional Gift-Wrapping and Card Making Workshop
Jess Wszolek
December 13, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, art room
In this hands-on workshop, facilitator Jess will guide you in the art of thoughtful presentation—showing how simple paper, paste, and a few creative touches can transform your package into a expression of love.
Grief: Honoring Our Pain and Reclaiming Lifeforce: A Family Constellations Workshop
Ellen Browning-Lafferty
December 14, 2025
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?
Women Waiting: An Advent Evening of Reflection (Virtual)
Christine Marie Eberle
December 16, 2025
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
During this Advent evening of prayer, we’ll keep company with several Biblical women who model the holy waiting to which we are called: a waiting with courage, patience, and trust in God’s promise.
Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat December 19-20
Christine Konopelski, SSJ and Margie Winters
December 19 - 20, 2025
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 Gift of Resilience: Luminaries in the Darkness, A Remembrance of Love
Leslie Burrs and Mark Kramer
December 21, 2025
Cranaleith
This free, family friendly event will celebrate the season with historic house tours, holiday craft, a luminary walk, and melodies from Leslie Burrs and Mark Kramer.
Reclaiming Connection in a Time of Crisis: An Author Talk with Eileen Flanagan
Eileen Flanagan
January 25, 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.
Save the Date: The Trauma-Informed Spiritual Exercises: Growing Your Spiritual and Pastoral Caregiving Skills for Life’s Wounded
Christine Marie Eberle and Robert McChesney, SJ
January 31 - February 1, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
Research indicates that about 70% of people have been exposed to at least one traumatic event: suffering injuries to body, mind, brain, and spirit. If you are a spiritual or pastoral caregiver, this program—grounded in Ignatian spirituality—will help you develop your trauma-informed self-awareness and professional skills.
The Trauma-Informed Spiritual Exercises: Growing Your Spiritual and Pastoral Caregiving Skills for Life’s Wounded
Robert McChesney, SJ and Christine Marie Eberle
January 31 - February 1, 2026
Cranaleith Spiritual Center
This weekend offering is designed for the personal and professional development of spiritual and pastoral caregivers—including those in parish, educational, or healthcare settings—who are seeking to grow their trauma-informed self-awareness and skills.
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.
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 17 - 24, 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.