Find spiritual refreshment at the PATHWAYS TO PEACE RETREAT 2026
Join us over three days for a time away to ponder, pray, listen and learn in a safe, comfortable setting.
Theme: Deepening Faith
Dates: Thursday, May 29 (evening) – Sunday, May 31 (morning)
Location: Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB
This year’s retreat features teachings inspired by Henri Nouwen (1932–1996), the beloved spiritual writer and pastor who spent his final years at L’Arche Daybreak in Ontario.
Presenters: Bishop Sandra Fyfe, postulant Ken MacIntosh (Berwick), Rev. Cathy Pharo (Summerside), and postulant Rob Paddock (Dartmouth) will lead the main sessions.
Participants may choose from three types of break‑out sessions: Silent guided meditation, imaginative prayer led by a facilitator, and scripture reflection with shared insights.
Rev. Carl Fraser returns to lead Saturday evening worship, a Service of Healing & Wholeness, including the sacraments of Unction and Reconciliation. All sessions are optional, allowing each person to shape the retreat to their own needs.
Early Bird rate: $175 (ends April 27)
Regular rate: $195 (closes May 15)
Offsite rate: $100
Student rate: contact missiondirector@nspeidiocese.ca
Includes 2 nights accommodations in newly renovated residences, 5 delicious meals, retreat program, chapel worship, materials, and more!
For those who are challenged to cover the registration fee and travel costs, consider seeking sponsorship from your ACW group, your parish’s Christian education fund or from your Regional Council.
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Mount Allison campus site locations require travelling between a few rows of buildings and crossing a street. There is a moderate grade uphill. Parking is free and plentiful, however the spots available around the immediate facilities are limited. All accommodation buildings have elevators. A small two-seater shuttle is available.
Over three days, retreatants pray, listen, reflect, and learn in a bright, comfortable environment, with good food and walking trails. Small‑group table conversations help deepen awareness of God’s loving presence and invite exploration of deepening faith.
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