Compassionate Living in a Polarized Time: Becoming Instruments of Reconciliation A Contemplative Dialogue Retreat guided by teachings from Thomas MertonDates: Sunday July 20-Wednesday July 23, 2025Facilitator: Gerry Kelly, Galilee Manager of Spiritual ProgramsHybrid retreat (in residence or online options available) Click here to view or download the retreat schedule In these days of tension and strife … Read More!
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025Mass starts at 11 am at St. John Chrysostom Church in Arnprior, with Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Pembroke presiding. Reception to follow in the church hall. More information to come soon!
Join us for a BBQ lunch to celebrate Summer. Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025, Noon – 2 pm Menu: BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, Gooey Butter Cake Cost: $22 per person Reservations required, click here to register online or call the office at 613-623-4242 x 21.
Centered in Hope We Celebrate our 50th Anniversary 1975-2025
Join us for a luncheon tea to celebrate spring. Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025, Noon – 2 pm Menu: Scones with Jam, Spinach & Mushroom Quiche, Mandarin Salad, Lemon Coffee Cake Cost: $22 per person, Reservations are closed but a few spaces are available. Please join us on Thursday.
Contemplative Outreach of Eastern Ontario/West Quebec Annual Spring Guided Silent Retreat Thank you for your interest in this retreat, we are now sold out. Dates: Thursday, May 15 – Saturday, May 17, 2025(Registration information below)Click here to see the Retreat Schedule To love, to open the heart, to risk, to be in tears before beauty, … Read More!
Join the author of Cup of Light! Inspiration and Reflection Along the Spiritual Path, Karen Lahaise for another illuminating retreat. Together, we will follow a day of sunlight, as we reflect on Divine Presence throughout the phases of life. Drawing on inspiration from writing, nature, and creativity, we will be immersed in silence and sharing from our own cups of … Read More!
Say “Yes” to 30 days of reflection, based on the booklet “What Pope Francis Says About Hope”, Pope Francis’ clear and strong message to be “Pilgrims of Hope and Builders of Peace.” Every day for the next 30 week days, a new post will be added to the list below. Each post will contain an … Read More!
Gather at Galilee Centre the annual summer 7 Day Directed Retreat. Our chapel, lounge and beautiful grounds provide prayerful spaces and the labyrinth and land itself offer you new opportunities to discover God’s presence in all things. Retreat in an environment of silence, as part of a praying community discerning the ways of God through … Read More!
Join us at the historic Galilee Centre on the Ottawa River for a Writers in Residence program.
Take an opportunity to learn from published authors, meet other local writers, and set aside time to write!