January 5, 12, 19, 26 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

January 6, 13, 20, 27 "Promises AA Open Meeting" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

January 8 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

January 8-9 "Dynamics of Group Spiritual Direction" Second semester students. With Sr. Carole Riley. Friday, 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information, click here.

February 2, 9, 16, 23 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

February 3, 10, 17, 24 "Promises AA Open Meeting" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

February 5 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

February 12-13 "Dynamics of Group Spiritual Direction" with Sr. Carole Riley. Friday, 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information, click here.

February 13 "Post Traumatic Stress: Searching for Inner Peace" Presenter: Sr. Carole Riley, CDP, Ph.D., LPC, Fellow -AAPC 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This seminar will address the trauma and post trauma experiences that impact the belief systems of the person searching for inner peace and stability in the “new normal” world.  Session one addresses some behavioral and cognitive strategies for processing and healing the traumas from witnessing or experiencing traumatic events like crime, abuse, violence.  The second session will focus on helping care-givers of adults, spouses and parents of children.  Participants will explore positive steps in managing grief, anger, depression and night terrors associated with post traumatic stress. Call (304) 345-0926 to register. For more information, click here

February 18 Embracing Our Blessing: Faces of the Beatitudes. Lenten Spiritual Reading Program 6:OO - 7:30 p.m. For more information, click here

February 25 Embracing Our Blessing: Faces of the Beatitudes. Lenten Spiritual Reading Program 6:OO - 7:30 p.m. For more information, click here

February 26 Time Out for Single Moms led by Sr. Molly Maloney, OSF, M.A. from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Call (304) 345-0926 to register.

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 "Promises AA Open Meeting" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

March 4 Embracing Our Blessing: Faces of the Beatitudes. Lenten Spiritual Reading Program 6:OO - 7:30 p.m. For more information, click here

March 5 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

March 5-6 "WV Institute for Spirituality Certificate in Supervision": Seven Models of Supervision and Learning Objectives. Friday, 2:30 p.m. till 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m., Tuition $400.

March 11 Embracing Our Blessing: Faces of the Beatitudes. Lenten Spiritual Reading Program 6:OO - 7:30 p.m. For more information, click here

March 12-13 "Dynamics of Group Spiritual Direction" with Sr. Carole Riley, Ph.D., Friday, 2:30 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.

March 18 Embracing Our Blessing: Faces of the Beatitudes. Lenten Spiritual Reading Program 6:OO - 7:30 p.m. For more information, click here

March 26-27 "Lenten Retreat" Silent, Directed Retreat. Begins at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Call (304) 345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

April 2 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

April 6, 13, 20, 27 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

April 7, 14, 21, 28 "Promises AA Open Meeting" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

April 8-11, Charis Retreat for Presbyterian Ministers led by Sr. Carole Riley, Ph.D

April 23, Time Out for Single Moms led by Sr. Molly Maloney, OSF, M.A. from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Call (304) 345-0926 to register.

May 5, 12, 19, 26 "Promises AA Open Meeting" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

May 6, 13, 20, 27 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 "Promises AA Open Meeting" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

June 14 through July 11  Almost Heaven 2010 Personally Directed Retreat Presented by The West Virginia Institute for Spirituality in partnership with Blessed  John XXIII Retreat Center, Charleston, WV. Individuals can register for a weekend or a 3,5,7,8,10, 15 or 30 day directed retreat. A private room and bath will be available to you. Accommodations for the handicapped are available.

The Pastoral Center is air-conditioned and is a non-smoking facility. There is an elevator to the second floor guest rooms. Cost is $70.00 per day. Massage therapy is available for retreatants for an additional fee. Call WVIS at (304) 345-0926 or email wvisreg@aol.com for details and to register.

June 25 - July 3 "WV Institute for Spirituality Certificate in Supervision" Ministry of Supervision and Practicum held in conjunction with the Almost Heaven Retreat at Blessed John XXIII Pastoral Center, Charleston, West Virginia. Tuition $400.

July

July 7, 14, 21, 28 "Promises AA Open Meeting" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

August

Applications will be received for Associate Spiritual Direction Training Program which begins September 11-12. For an application, contact Sr. Carole Riley, CDP, Ph.D., Executive Director of WVIS. Email wviscr@aol.com or phone (304) 345-0926

August 4, 11, 18, 25 "Promises AA Open Meeting" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

September

September - November Sabbatical Program

This Sabbath time is a grace-filled time for rest, prayer and study. The program is from one to three months, designed for those in ministry or in transition. Included are opportunities for an eight to thirty day directed Ignatian retreat, contemplative prayer, art, massage, hermit experience and spiritual direction. Courses include Ira Progoff journaling techniques, art therapy, music therapy, counseling, 12 step groups, and an opportunity to just BE through directed reading and participating in the monastic rhythm of the Institute. The program is open to United States and International men and women, clergy and laity, members of religious communities. It is a Sabbath time for enrichment and reflection. Participants may choose to come for one month or for three months at a mutually agreeable time. Please contact Sr. Carole Riley, wviscr@aol.com or (304) 345-0926, for more information.

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 "Promises AA Open Meeting" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

September 7, 14, 21, 28  "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

September 10 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

September 10-11 "Theory of Spiritual Direction" Historical models and contemporary styles of spiritual direction including corresponding lectures, readings and assignments dealing with spiritual reading, lectio divin, in relation to the formative and transformative power of the word; the reading of Holy Scripture in a meditative and formative way; and the writings of the spiritual masters as original sources of ascetical-mystical theology. Issues of discernment, transference, and countertransference are discussed. Classes: 2:30 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. Accommodations are available for out of town students for an additional fee. Tuition: $1,000 per semester, $1800 for 19th Annotation Retreat plus books.

September 17-18 "Advanced Peer Supervision" This course focuses on self as spiritual director in actual direction sessions. Being attentive to and aware of one's interior reactions, thoughts and feelings of self, in order to eventually understand them is emphasized. The practice of giving individual spiritual direction and receiving and giving peer and individual supervision are important parts of this course. Classes: 2:30 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. on Friday and from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.

September 18 "Renewal of Mind, Body and Spirit" for Health Care Professionals. Registration 8:45 a.m. Program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch is included) CEU's for Registered Nurses, Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors. Call (304) 345-0926 to register.

September 25 "Men's Spirituality Retreat" led by Fr. Bill Petro and Bob Sylvester. Liturgy at 8:30 a.m. and program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch is included).

October 1 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

October 5, 12, 19, 26  "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

October 6, 13, 20, 27 "Promises AA Open Meeting" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

October 15-16 "Theory of Spiritual Direction" and "Advanced Peer Supervision" 2:30-9:00 p.m. on Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.

October 16 "Fall Speaker Series" with Rev. G. Alex Steinmiller, C.P. "Ministry with the Poor: When Helping You is Helping Me." 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CEU's for Social Workers, RN's and LPC's. Call (304) 345-0926. For more information, click here.

November

November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

November 3, 10, 17, 24 "Promises AA Open Meeting" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

November 5 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

November 12-13 "Theory of Spiritual Direction", Class begins on Friday at 2:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

November 19-20 "Advanced Peer Supervision", Class begins on Friday 2:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

December

December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 "Promises AA Open Meeting" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

December 5 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

December 7, 14, 21, 28  "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

December 10-11, "Advent Silent, Directed Retreat", begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday until 8:00 p.m. Retreat begins with liturgy on Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 3:00 p.m.