Programs & Events

A 6-day preached retreat based on the late Pope’s Apostolic exhortation The Joy of Love (Amoris Laetitia). What is striking about The Joy of Love is its compelling focus on Christ as the center of our faith. The Joy of Love urgently stresses the need to return to this foundational message as the wellspring of … Read More!

The annual seven-day Directed Retreat at Galilee Centre provides an environment thoughtfully designed to support reflection and spiritual development. With views of the Ottawa River—including access to a private beach—the Centre offers well-appointed facilities such as a chapel, lounge, and landscaped grounds for prayer and contemplation. Additional amenities, including a labyrinth and expansive property, encourage … Read More!

This is a community event hosted at Galilee Centre. Friday Mornings 10:00-11:00 AM Facilitator: Christin Smith Yin Yoga is a quiet, calming practice to help balance today’s fast and at times stressful world filled with over stimulation. Here you settle down into fewer passive postures for longer periods of time. Poses are primarily done seated or laying … Read More!

(This is a community event hosted at Galilee Centre)

(This is a community event hosted at St. Joseph’s Church, Ottawa) NEW Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 7 pm Location: St. Joseph’s Church, 174 Wilbrod St, Ottawa ON K1N 6N8Guest Speaker: Niigaan Sinclair Niigaan Sinclair is an Anishinaabe writer, editor, professor, and activist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He frequently speaks on Indigenous issues on CTV, … Read More!

Discovering Deeper Meaning in the Lenten Experience Dates: March 13 – 15, 2026 Facilitator: Fr. Jim Clarke Pricing: $550 – Single, $475 – Double, $350 – Commuter, $150 Virtual For many of us, Lent has become a habit without much introspection. In this retreat, we will use the following resources to help delve deeper into … Read More!

March 17, 2026 Join us St. Patrick’s Day morning for an introduction to Celtic Spirituality, focusing on the teachings of St. Patrick and St. Brigid, followed by an Irish Celebration Luncheon.Lead by Tim Kehoe and Mike McBane with Gerry Kelly, Galilee Manager of Spiritual ProgramsMusic by Jan Bentham Program begins at 9:30am.Lunch starts at Noon. … Read More!

This is a community event hosted at St. Joseph’s Parish in Ottawa, located at 151 Laurier Ave E. Date: Sunday, March 22

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Hybrid program in partnership with Spirit River CommunityOnline presenter: Kathy Berken, M.A.Cost: $70 in person, includes lunch and additional session, $56.50 onlineClick here to register online Why Pray in Colour? ​Here are some reasons: ​You want to pray but words escape you. You feel antsy and can’t sit still. Your … Read More!

Dates: Friday, March 27 – Sunday, March 29, 2026 The 2026 World Art Day Theme is “A Garden of Expression: Cultivating Community Through Art” Get Ready for World Art Day by spending a relaxing weekend at Galilee Centre with other creators. All creators welcome: All retreat options include a designated workspace, daily workshops, and an … Read More!

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Time: 10 am – 3 pm (Lunch included) Cost: $50 per person Click here to register online. ‘What we gather in contemplation goes out in love’ – Meister Eckhart You are invited to spend a Lenten day in quiet reflection, group prayer and meditation, with time to walk the land … Read More!

Sunday, April 5, 2026 Celebrate this joyous day with family and friends. Brunch buffet starting at 11:30 am. Cost $22 per person Click here to register!

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026 Time: 6 – 9 pm (Dinner 6-7 pm, Games 7-9 pm) Cost: $25 for dinner and games, $5 games only All ages fundraiser for the Arnprior Public Library. Come and have dinner, play old favorites, learn a new game or bring one to share! Word games, card games, board games … Read More!

Silent Retreat with Marie Sylvie Dates: April 17-22, 2026 This is a community retreat hosted at Galilee Centre. Click here to register online.

May 8, 2026 – Save the Date! Pick up a special Mother’s Day take & bake dinner package to celebrate all the women in your life.Price: $35Menu (feeds 2 people): Chicken Lasagna, Garlic Cheese Rolls, Lemon Blondies A twist on the classic lasagna – chicken, asparagus and cremini mushrooms with mozzarella and parmesan cheese with … Read More!

Contemplative Outreach Eastern Ontario Guided Silent Retreat for Spring 2026 Dates: Wednesday, May 27 – Friday, May 29, 2026Guest Teacher: Therese DesCampsHost: Susan Kehoe Cost: $385 (single), $320 (double), $190 (commuter) Click here to register online Our hands imbibe like rootsso I place them on what is beautiful in this world.And I fold them in … Read More!

SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, June 10, 2026 More information coming soon. “When you touch Earth with awareness, you can stop sleepwalking; we can arrive in the present moment in each step” Thich Nhat Hahn  The wisdoms of mindfulness have much to teach us; the container of the labyrinth holds us as we explore, learn, and … Read More!

June 11, 2026 Celebrate the coming of summer with a delicious BBQ luncheon. Cost: $22 per person Click here to register!

This retreat is created to offer widows a gentle and welcoming space where peace, connection, and healing can be found. It is a time to be surrounded by support, reminded that you are not alone, and to share in comfort with others who understand. Dates: Friday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8, 2026Cost: $500 per … Read More!