7-Day Directed Silent Retreat 2025
Maria DiBello, RSM and Mary Trainer, RSM
July 18 - 25, 2025
In sustained stillness, silt has time to settle and the water becomes clear. Rest can mend the tired mind and weary bones. Like Elijah, you can at last hear God in the still, small whisper. Knowing that others are around you, also in silence, provides a sustaining community.
You are invited to a week-long, silent retreat. A daily session with a spiritual director and meals are provided. You will have access to Cranaleith’s lovely campus.
The retreat begins Friday, July 18th 2025, with dinner, and ends after breakfast on Friday, July 25 2025.
A 20% deposit is due at registration. An invoice will be emailed to you for the balance, which is due on July 11th, 2025 before the retreat begins.
About the Facilitators
Maria DiBello, RSM
Maria DiBello, RSM is a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Her experience includes adult faith formation, pastoral ministry, spiritual direction, and retreat ministry. She also has experience in elementary and secondary education. For many years, Maria provided pastoral leadership in a rural Southern community that was socioeconomically and culturally diverse. At […]
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Mary Trainer, RSM
Sister Mary Trainer, RSM, is the founding director of Cranaleith Spiritual Center. She earned a Ph.D. in social psychology from Boston University and a certificate in spiritual guidance from Shalem Institute. Mary is also the founder of Mercy International Center in Dublin, Ireland, where the charism of mercy continues to renew the vision and life […]
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