The title “doctor of the church” is granted to saints whose writings and teachings are of particular importance. Considered to be altogether holy, heroic, and learned, doctors of the church have advanced the church’s knowledge of God, especially of Christ. Of the 37 saints who have been formally proclaimed a doctor of the church, four have been women: St. Hildegard of Bingen, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. Therese of Lisieux. Join other women of faith as we retreat into silence, sharing, and reflection on what Pope Saint John Paul II calls the “feminine genius” of women, the spirituality of these four remarkable female saints, and their inspiration for our spiritual life.
Participants may converse at mealtimes. There would be an encouragement to share any insights in prayer or from the talks.
The retreat will include all meals, as well as Mass, Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It begins after check-in at 4:00 pm on Friday, August 15, and ends on Sunday, August 17 after 11:00 am Mass. Detailed check-in information will be sent to all registered participants a few days before the retreat. Retreat participants will also receive a detailed retreat schedule at check-in.
Cost
$330- Private Room
$255- Double Room, Per Person
$160 Commuter
$25 Gluten-free or vegan meals
Meet Our Speaker
Jen Settle is a Consecrated Virgin in the Diocese of Orlando. She has been a staff member at the Theology of the Body Institute in Quarryville, Pennsylvania since 2008, where she currently serves as the Director of Ongoing Formation. She has Bachelor and Master degrees in Theology and Parish Ministry from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Jen worked in religious education and adult faith formation for 15 years before joining the TOBI staff, teaching Theology of the Body throughout the country. She completed the Spiritual Direction Certificate Program with Divine Mercy University in 2020 and she now serves as a spiritual director. She is the co-author of the book, Consecration to Jesus through Saint Joseph: An Integrated Look at the Holy Family, and a contributor to the books, Undone: Freeing the Feminine Heart from the Knots of Fear and Shame, and God is Beauty: A Retreat on the Gospel and Art.
**Please Note: a $50 non-refundable deposit to secure your registration. You will not be registered for the event until this deposit is made. Full payment should be made in full two weeks prior to event**
Cancellation Policy: Two weeks before the event, a full refund can be made. If the cancellation is requested within 2 weeks of the event a refund can be given, less the $50 nonrefundable deposit. Please call or email as soon as a cancellation is needed.