Virtual Program
Programs – Bernadette oversees Programs.Evenings of Contemplative Prayer (virtual)
Maria DiBello, RSM
September 14, 2026 - May 24, 2027
A simple time of quiet presence to the merciful heart of God within us and within our broken/blessed world.
Biodiversity Through God's Eyes
Bernadette Rudolph
November 11, 2026
This evening of reflection will offer spiritual support for a turning from destruction to the protection and restoration of the vast biodiversity of our natural home. To power ecological justice, we will root ourselves in God through prayer, discussion, art and reflection on Laudato Sì and the writings of Elizabeth Johnson. We will mourn and we will also be uplifted, inspired as we see biodiversity through God’s eyes.
Advent: Work for the Coming of Justice!
Daryl Grigsby
November 30 - December 21, 2026
Join New Encounters: Catholics Confronting Racism as we discuss on the theme of "Work for the Coming of Justice" with author of Catholics for the Common Good: An Eternal Offering, Daryl Grigsby, for this 4-week Online Series via Zoom, Beginning November 30th until December 21st, from 7-8 pm on Monday evenings.
The Magnificat: Finding Strength, Joy and Courage in the Maternal Womb of God with Brother Mickey McGrath
Michael O'Neill McGrath, OSFS
December 9, 2026
Online
Mary lived in disturbing and oppressive times such as we face today. Her timeless words in the MAGNIFICAT, spoken to her cousin Elizabeth in the moments of the Visitation, still inspire us with hope, joy and the heartfelt determination to truly live our Christian faith - and conquer all fear and anxiety with love.
Brother Mickey will share his ART and STORIES to help us locate within ourselves the life-giving source of all hope: Jesus.
The World in Silent Stillness Waits: An Eco-Spiritual Advent Evening of Reflection
Bernadette Rudolph
December 15, 2026
Online
Advent is a season of delight, joy, generosity… and waiting. Although American culture often struggles with or even rejects waiting, all spiritual traditions recognize its value. Because nature itself has periods of quiet and waiting, Christianity has tied its Advent celebration of waiting to the time of shorter days and sleeping trees in more northerly […]




