7-Day Directed Silent Retreat 2026
Maria DiBello, RSM and Mary Trainer, RSM
July 17 - 24, 2026
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. During this time, you will be provided daily spiritual direction and access to Cranaleith’s beautiful campus and lovely historic house. Your meals will be farm to table and will be provided by Cranaleith’s own Chef Nate Bayletts.
The retreat begins Friday, July 17th 2026, with dinner, and ends after breakfast on Friday, July 24 2026.
A 20% deposit is due at registration. An invoice will be emailed to you for the balance, which is due on July 10th, 2026 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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