Rooted & Rising: Garden Gathering in Support of Cranaleith
Dawn Hayward, Maria DiBello, RSM, Bernadette Rudolph and Margie Winters
June 24, 2026
Join us on Cranaleith’s beautiful grounds, (we will move inside in the case of inclement weather), for a morning rooted in the values that shape everything we do: reflection, connection, and the belief that transformation is possible for ourselves and society.
This is an invitation to experience Cranaleith, not just learn about it. The morning will move through guided reflection, stories of impact from people whose lives have been shaped by this community, and an honest look at what your support makes possible.
Please, bring your a friend and your own stories as we continue to grow this community together.
There is no charge for this event. Registration is requested by June 21, 2026.
About the Facilitators
Dawn Hayward
Drawing inspiration from Catherine McAuley, Dawn Hayward is an experienced leader who understands the power of storytelling and “systems thinking” to effect profound, complex levels of change. She also has a proven commitment to the mission of the Sisters of Mercy, and a deep connection to Cranaleith. Prior to beginning her appointment as Executive Director […]
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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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Bernadette Rudolph
Bernadette Rudolph, MA, MS is Director of Facilitation and Strategic Partnerships at Cranaleith. She has earned degrees in the liberal arts (BA, St. John’s College, Annapolis), religion and religious education (MA, Catholic University, Washington DC) and educational leadership (MS, Marywood University, Scranton), as well as a certificate in spiritual direction (Cranaleith Spiritual Center, Philadelphia). Bernadette […]
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Margie Winters
Margie Winters loves to accompany others on their spiritual journeys, finding joy in helping others see God’s presence and Mercy in their lives. She brings with her experience in pastoral ministry, faith formation of adults and children, campus ministry, music ministry and spiritual direction. For many years, Margie taught in Mercy elementary and secondary education, […]
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