Welcome to Galilee Centre

A Perfect Spiritual Setting Year Round

Situated next to an old growth forest overlooking the Ottawa River, Galilee Centre is a welcoming place for retreat and reflection, rooted in the Catholic tradition and open to people of all faiths—or none—who seek renewal, connection, and time in a sacred community.

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Community Celebrations:

The Grey Sisters Celebrate 100 years in the Diocese of Pembroke

On behalf of Galilee Centre, heartfelt congratulations to the Grey Sisters of the Immaculate Conception as you celebrate 100 years in the Diocese of Pembroke. Rooted in the trust and courage of Saint Marguerite d’Youville, your community has carried her charism forward since Mother St. Paul and 76 founding Sisters established the Pembroke foundation in 1926…

Kairos celebrates 25 Years: Rooted in Faith, Rising in Solidarity

Kairos Canada is an ecumenical movement for justice, a movement of people and communities working together to transform the systems that drive injustice. Rooted in faith and animated by a commitment to human dignity, Indigenous sovereignty and global solidarity, Kairos brings together diverse voices to advance justice for people and the planet.

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Are you receiving our e-newsletters? They provide updates on programs and events from Galilee Centre and the wider community. Whether you are looking for a time of retreat, if you are part of a group seeking a place to gather, or are needing to be feed spiritually (or physically!) there are many reasons to come to Galilee. We hope to welcome you soon. Click here to be added to our mailing list.

Luminaries: Light Up the Labyrinth

October 14th, 2026

Into the Silent Land: An Autumn Guided Silent Retreat

October 26 – 29th, 2026

Living with Soul in the Second Half of Life

November 19 – 22nd, 2026

Community Spotlight

Widow’s Retreat

November 6 – 8th, 2026

What the Hands Know

November 13 – 15th, 2026

On-Going Programs

Yin Yoga With Christin

Friday Mornings from 10 to 11

Pilates, Yoga + Breathwork

Select Sundays 9 am

Our Synod Journey

 

Over the past few years, in partnership with the Centre Oblat, the Star of the North Retreat House, and Queen’s House Retreat Centre (closed July 2024), a series of speaker panels was convened to discuss the Synodal Process in Canada and beyond. The video of the November 20, 2024 panel discussion is now available, along with the PowerPoint presentations from the speakers Fr. Ray Lafontaine, Episcopal Vicar of the Archdiocese of Montreal, Sr. Elizabeth Davis, rsm, Sisters of Mercy, Newfoundland. and Bob Czerny, member of St. Basil’s Catholic Parish, Ottawa, ON.

The next panel discussion is set for June 4, 2026. Click here for more information.

Click here for more information on the Synod and to view the videos of the previous speaker panel events.

30 Days of Hope

 

It was wonderful to journey together last month during our “30 Days of Hope” event! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated by reading the reflections, sharing their insightful thoughts in the comments, and joining our Friday Zoom sessions. Your engagement truly enriched our shared experience as we explored Pope Francis’ powerful message to be “Pilgrims of Hope and Builders of Peace.”

If you missed out on this period of reflection based on the booklet “What Pope Francis Says About Hope,” we encourage you to visit the page and take some time to review the daily posts. You’ll find excerpts, reflections, questions for contemplation, and prayers that guided our journey. While the live Zoom sessions have concluded, the wealth of wisdom and inspiration shared remains available for you to explore.

As we continue our walk through the Jubilee Holy Year in 2025, may we all embrace the call to be “Pilgrims of Hope.”