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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Gather at the River – A Celebration of the Galilee Community

We are richly blessed by the many contributions made by our wider Galilee Community, in ways big and small, that help us to achieve our vision:

To create an inclusive community of choice whereby individuals of all faiths, or no-faith, find in Galilee a welcoming oasis of belonging and learning– an authentic home – whether for a short visit or an extended period. Members of the Galilee community strive to build nurturing, supportive and inclusive communities in service of making the world a better place wherever they find themselves.

Thank you to all the members of the Galilee Community who journey together in support, love, patience, and learning. We hope you will join us on August 30 to Gather at the River and celebrate together. Click here for more details and to register for the event!

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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.

Love of Enemy and Love of Earth

August 28 – 30th, 2026

Gather at the River: A Celebration of the Galilee Community

August 30th, 2026

Into the Silent Land: An Autumn Guided Silent Retreat

October 26 – 29th, 2026

Community Spotlight

Dancing the Heroine’s Journey

Jul 31st – Aug 3rd, 2026

Memorial Butterfly Release

August 16th, 2026

Growing in Wisdom: Seeking Deeper Generativity

Begins September 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.”