EVENTS
Thursday, April 25, 2024; 7-8 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Holy Hour for Vocations
The Holy Hour of Adoration to pray for vocations is open to the public and will be held inside St. Norbert Abbey Church.
Saturday, April 27, 2024; 9-10:30 a.m. | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Sketching the Abbey in Every Season
Led by Fr. James Neilson, O. Praem.
In every season, St. Norbert Abbey is inspiring to those who look closely. Spend some time freely sketching a space in the Abbey. Fr. Neilson will offer helpful feedback and encourage creativity as you sketch. Please provide your own sketchbook and pens/pencils (no paints, please). Cost: freewill offering.
Optional registration available by clicking here
Wednesday, May 8, 2024; 10-11:30 a.m. | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Wednesdays for Women: Wisdom of the Mystics
Led by Kathie Tilot
The mystics have much to say about God and God’s love for us. Join Kathie Tilot as together we explore the life of Julian of Norwich. Discover the wisdom she offers us today. Cost: freewill offering.
Optional registration available by clicking here
Tuesday, May 21, 2024; Option A: 12-1 p.m.; Option B: 7-8 p.m. | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Scripture and Divine Revelation
Led by Fr. Johnathan Turba, O. Praem.
A proper understanding of Divine Revelation and Scripture helps us build our faith on a firm foundation. It teaches us greater reliance on God, deeper trust in God’s saving work, and a way to navigate the storms of life. This talk will provide an overview of the Church’s teaching on Divine Revelation and Scripture, and a variety of resources through which all attendees can further deepen their understanding. Cost: freewill offering.
Optional registration available by clicking here
Thursday, May 23, 2024; 7-8 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Holy Hour for Vocations
The Holy Hour of Adoration to pray for vocations is open to the public and will be held inside St. Norbert Abbey Church.
Thursday, May 30, 2024; 7-8:30 p.m. | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Spirituality of Beer Brewing
Led by Dr. Michael Poradek
To accompany the popular Spirituality of Winemaking last fall, join Michael as he breaks open the spirituality of brewing beer. Enjoy a sampling of brews and learn about the long connection between spirituality and beer, including Norbertine beers. All attendees must be at least 21 years old. Cost: $15.
Registration closes on May 23, 2024
Wednesday, June 12, 2024; 10-11:30 a.m. | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Wednesdays for Women: Wisdom of the Mystics
Led by Kathie Tilot
The mystics have much to say about God and God’s love for us. Join Kathie Tilot as together we explore the life of Teresa of Avila. Discover the wisdom she offers us today. Cost: freewill offering.
Optional registration available by clicking here
Saturday, June 15, 2024; 9-10:30 a.m. | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Sketching the Abbey in Every Season
Led by Fr. James Neilson, O. Praem.
In every season, St. Norbert Abbey is inspiring to those who look closely. Spend some time freely sketching a space in the Abbey. Fr. Neilson will offer helpful feedback and encourage creativity as you sketch. Please provide your own sketchbook and pens/pencils (no paints, please). Cost: freewill offering.
Optional registration available by clicking here
Wednesday, June 26-Sunday, June 30, 2024 | St. Norbert Abbey
Summer Come & See Vocation Retreat
Led by Fr. Johnathan Turba, O. Praem.
This retreat offers the opportunity to have a deeper immersion in daily Norbertine Life. You will spend time in prayer and liturgy, and visit Norbertine apostolates and friends of the Norbertines in the Green Bay area.
Thursday, June 27-Sunday, June 30, 2024 | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Conversation in the Spirit: A Retreat on the Synod
Led by Sr. Marie Kolbe Zamora, OSF, and Dr. Julia McStravog
The universal Church has been invited into a synod by Pope Francis, with the first meeting of the Synod on Synodality being held last October. Join Sr. Marie Kolbe Zamora, a Manitowoc Franciscan Sister and a participant in the Synod on Synodality, and Dr. Julia McStravog, senior advisor to the United States Bishops Conference on the Synod, in exploring the nuts and bolts of the Synod as well as more deeply engaging the practice of discernment and listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit. Cost: $450 (scholarships available; cost includes meals, renovated retreat room with private bathroom, and retreat presentations).
Registration closes on June 13, 2024
Retreat Schedule | Retreat Presenter Bios
Thursday, June 27, 2024; 7-8 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Holy Hour for Vocations
The Holy Hour of Adoration to pray for vocations is open to the public and will be held inside St. Norbert Abbey Church.
Friday, June 28; 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Norbertine Spirituality and Synodality
Led by Fr. Bradley Vanden Branden, O. Praem., and Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem.
Norbertine life understands itself to be collegial, that is, a group of religious living and working together under the leadership of an Abbot. This collegiality is one way of expressing the synodality that Pope Francis is inviting the Church to consider. Come and learn more about the synodality of Norbertine life and spirituality in this public portion of the NCS Retreat on Synodality. Cost: freewill offering (for this Friday night program).
Thursday, July 11-Sunday, July 14, 2024 | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
St. Norbert College Alumni Retreat
St. Norbert College and the Norbertine Center for Spirituality are partnering for this summer retreat. Please check back soon for additional details.
Thursday, July 18; 7-8 p.m. | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Labyrinth Walk
Led by Kathie Tilot
Please check back soon for details.
Thursday, July 25, 2024; 7-8 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Holy Hour for Vocations
The Holy Hour of Adoration to pray for vocations is open to the public and will be held inside St. Norbert Abbey Church.
Wednesday, August 7-Sunday, August 11 | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Summer Directed Retreat
Led by Br. Steve Herro, O. Praem.; Sr. Laura Zelton, OSF; and Kathie Tilot
Please check back soon for details.
Thursday, August 22, 2024; 7-8 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Holy Hour for Vocations
The Holy Hour of Adoration to pray for vocations is open to the public and will be held inside St. Norbert Abbey Church.
Thursday, September 12; Option A: 12-1 p.m.; Option B: 7-8 p.m. | Norbertine Center for Spirituality
Praying Like Jesus
Led by Fr. Bradley Vanden Branden, O. Praem.
Please check back soon for details.
Thursday, September 26, 2024; 7-8 p.m. | St. Norbert Abbey Church
Holy Hour for Vocations
The Holy Hour of Adoration to pray for vocations is open to the public and will be held inside St. Norbert Abbey Church.
Virtual Centering Prayer Community
Centering prayer is a way of deepening our relationship with God through silent prayer. If you are interested in joining a virtual centering prayer community, please contact Kathie Tilot at kathie.tilot@norbertines.org or call 920-337-4340.