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2011

January

January 4, 11, 18, 25 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

January 7 "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 7-8 "Dynamics of Group Spiritual Direction" Second semester students. With Sr. Carole Riley, Ph.D.. Friday, 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information, click here.

January 21-23 "Food: A Cultural Obsession" The Spiritual Solution. Presented by Eileen Chwalibog, WVIS Associate Spiritual Director. Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m./ Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m./ Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more information, contact WVIS (304) 345-0926.

January 31 "The Charleston Chapter of a Thomas Merton Institute" established as a partnership of the West Virginia Institute of Spirituality and Blessed John XXIII Pastoral Center. From 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Fr. Bill Petro (304) 206-6288

February

February 1, 8, 15, 22 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

February 4 "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 11-12 "Dynamics of Group Spiritual Direction" with Sr. Carole Riley, Ph.D., Friday, 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information, click here.

February 25 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

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

March 4 "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 4-5 "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 11-12 "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.

April

April 1 & 2 "Lenten Retreat" Silent, Directed Retreat. Begins at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday and from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Call (304) 345-0926 to make a reservation

April 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.

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

April 15, 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.

April 28-30, "Charis Retreat" for Prebyterian Ministers led by Sr. Carole Riley, Ph.D.

May

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

May 6 "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.

June

June 16 through July 17  Almost Heaven 2011 Personally Directed Retreat Presented by The West Virginia Institute for Spirituality in partnership with Blessed  John XXIII Pastoral 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 24 - 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 17, 24 "Martina Spiritual Retreat" Contact Sr. Donna Smith, SHS Director MSRC for complete details at (412) 931-9766

July 29/30 "Servant Song Ministries" - Waynesburg, PA" WVIS Theory of Spiritual Direction. Orientation, overview, introduction of texts; 8-day retreat outline and introduction of formative spirituality. Classes 2:30 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.  For more information call Donna Koller. (724) 852-2133

August

Applications will be received for Associate Spiritual Direction Training Program which begins September 9-10. For an application, contact Sr. Carole Riley, CDP, Ph.D., Executive Director of WVIS. Email wviscr@aol.com or phone (304) 345-0926

August 8-14 "Quellen Spiritual Center" Retreat Facilitator: Sr. Carole Riley, CDP, Ph.D. This retreat will offer reflections on the experience of growing in the spiritual light, periods of darkness and the stations of light. Participants will be invited to use visual aides to prayer, and to ponder the dynamics of prayer during dark night and arid times. Contact Sr. Teresa Skierkowski for complete details at (973) 543-6528 ext. 217

August 19/20 "Servant Song Ministries" - Waynesburg, PA" WVIS Theory of Spiritual Direction. Transference/counter transference; set up of SD room; completion of Ruffing text; formation spirituality and discernment.  For more information call Donna Koller. (724) 852-2133

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. 

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

September 9 "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 9-10 "Theory of Spiritual Direction" Historical models and contemporary styles of spiritual direction including corresponding lectures, readings and assignments dealing with spiritual reading, lectio divina, 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 counter transference 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 16-17 "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 17 "Renewal of Mind, Body and Spirit" for Health Care Professionals. Registration 8:45 a.m. Program runs from 8:45 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 23/24 "Servant Song Ministries" - Waynesburg, PA" WVIS Theory of Spiritual Direction. Describe group direction process; SOAP notes; setting up verbatim; timeline for getting directees; Conference, Conversation, Communion.  For more information call Donna Koller. (724) 852-2133

October

October 1 "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 4, 11, 18, 25  "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

October 7 "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 14-15 "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. Contemplative prayer/self care of director/how to BE in supervision.

October 14-15 "Servant Song Ministries" - Charleston, WV" WVIS Theory of Spiritual Direction. 2:30 - 9:00 p.m. on Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. For more information call Donna Koller. (724) 852-2133

October 15 "Annual Enrichment Series" "Music and Masks as Metaphors of Transcendence" Maria T. Carlini, MSOL, FAMI, MT-BC and Sr. Donna Marie Beck, Ph.D., FAMI, MT-BC. Contact WVIS for more information. (304) 345-0926.

November

November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

November 4 "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 11-12 "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 18-19 "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.

November 18-19 "Servant Song Ministries" - Waynesburg, PA" WVIS Beginning of SECOND semester: Group Spiritual Direction. For more information call Donna Koller. (724) 852-2133

November 19 "Denial" Breaking Through To Christ's Truth at WVIS with Sr. Carole Riley, Ph.D. , LPC, AAPC-Fellow. Registration and orientation begins at 8:30 a.m. Class starts at 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Offering $50.00 for CEU Recipients and $40.00 for commuters. For more information, contact WVIS (304) 345-0926.

December

December 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.

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

December 9-10, "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.

2012

January

January, 20/21 "Servant Song Ministries" - Waynesburg, PA" WVIS (First peer supervision) Group Spiritual Direction Classes 2:30 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.  For more information call Donna Koller. (724) 852-2133

March

March, 20/21 "Servant Song Ministries" - Waynesburg, PA" WVIS Group Spiritual Direction (end of second semester: practicum must be completed and an 8-day retreat submitted) (SECOND/third peer supervision) Classes 2:30 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.  For more information call Donna Koller. (724) 852-2133

April

April 6/7 "Servant Song Ministries" - Waynesburg, PA" WVIS Advanced Peer Supervision Beginning of the third semester: Classes 2:30 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. For more information call Donna Koller. (724) 852-2133.

 

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