Mount St. Francis Retreat

Women’s Retreat: SOUL CARE Tuesday 6 pm – Thursday 2 pm
2026-07-14 - 2026-07-16 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Tuesday 6 pm – Thursday, 2 pm

Cost: $300.00 Facilitator Fee added to Retreat cost
includes accommodations, meals, resources and presentations
Sharing in time with the contemplative practices of
story, music, poetry and prayer, being invited into creation
and paying attention to our heart and each other will guide this retreat.

Prayer and Eucharist with the Franciscans.

Facilitated by Singer-Songwriter, Retreat Facilitator and Teacher:
Cathy AJ Hardy
soulcare.ca
to register contact:
Claire Ziprick 780-893-8372
clairezip@gmail.com

Women’s Retreats

July 19-26, 2026, 7-Day Retreat
2026-07-19 - 2026-07-26 | Alberta
Directed Retreat
Spiritual Directors: Retreat Team
Mount St. Francis Admin – 403-932-2012, office@mountstfrancis.ca

Jubilee of St. Francis Celebration Day
2026-08-08 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Jubilee of St. Francis Celebration Day
August 8, 2026, Free and paid activities for all ages. Details at
https://mountstfrancis.ca/jubilee-of-st-francis-of-assisi/

Preached Retreat: 6 Day Retreat
2026-08-11 - 2026-08-16 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
August 11-16, 2026, 6-Day Retreat – $700
Preached Retreat
Mt. St. Francis Admin: 403-932-2012, office@mountstfrancis.ca
Week-long Retreats

August 21-23, 2026, Friday to Sunday
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-23 | Alberta
August 21-23, 2026, Friday to Sunday
Juanita DeRyber: 403-807-8416, carebearyyc@gmail.com
Angie Ostojic: 403-835-4599, coffeeonme@yahoo.ca

Twilight Retreat: Men
2026-09-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Twilight Retreats

Twilight Retreat: Women
2026-09-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada

Laudato Si': Season of Creation: To Hope and Act with Creation
2026-09-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Laudato Si’ – Season of Creation: Peace with Creation – $30
Registration: 403-932-2012 or office@mountstfrancis.ca
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Half Day Retreat in Nature
To register – 403-932-2012 or office@mountstfrancis.ca

Women’s Retreat, Friday to Sunday
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
September 11-13, 2026, Friday to Sunday
Doreen Gould: 403-682-9428, maggiefly99@gmail.com
Mara Lovric: 403-547-1572, lovmara@hotmail.ca

Women’s Retreats

Women’s Retreat, Tuesday to Thursday
2026-09-15 - 2026-09-17 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Kathy Oczkowski, 403-246-0660, fkoczkowski@shaw.ca
Janet Jacques – 403-547-6616, janet.jacques704@gmail.com
Women’s Retreats

September 25-27, 2026, Friday to Sunday
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Women: Friends & Family
Sharla N.: 403-357-7801, sgnimchuk@icloud.com
Gin May: 780-200-6613, ginleemayis@hotmail.com
Women’s Serenity Retreats

October 2-4, 2026, Friday to Sunday
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Mixed Retreat: Friday to Sunday
Secular Franciscan Order
Louisa Gagne 587-360-1064
deerhaven.lg@gmail.com
Linda Schultz 403-245-8549
linschz@hotmail.com
Mixed Retreats

Blessing of the Pets: Sunday, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
2026-10-04 14:30 - 16:00 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
You are invited to bring your pet to receive a blessing from one of the Friars at a special ritual held outdoors. St. Francis gave special consideration to all of God’s creatures, calling them brothers and sisters. Come and visit the grounds and retreat centre that afternoon.
Blessing of Pets | Donations Welcome
No registration necessary.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2:30 – 4:00 pm

Day Away Retreat: Wednesday
2026-10-07 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Day Away Retreats – $40 or $50 with a room
Registration: 403-932-2012 or
office@mountstfrancis.ca
Theme: Frater Asino? Meeting God in the Body
St. Francis of Assisi wrestled with his relationship to his body, and referred affectionately to his body as Brother Donkey. We will spend this series reflecting on how life in our bodies reveals God in and to us.
Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
2026: October 7, November 4, December 2
2027: January 6, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 5, June 2
This retreat includes a presentation on the theme, silence, Eucharist, lunch, more silence and a closing reflection. Private room is optional.

Day Away Retreats

October 16-18, 2026, Friday to Sunday
2026-10-16 - 2026-10-18 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Women’s Serenity Retreat: Friday to Sunday
Shawn D. – 403-613-1704, olivercavi5@gmail.com
Kelly W. – 587-572-5702, camsteel9@shaw.ca
Women’s Serenity Retreats

October 23-25, 2026, Friday to Sunday
2026-10-23 - 2026-10-25 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Women’s Retreat, Friday to Sunday
Christina Kostiuk
403-851-1012
ckkostiuk56@gmail.com
Janet Durksen
403-815-0455
jdurksen@shaw.ca
Women’s Retreats

November 6-8, 2026, Friday to Sunday
2026-11-06 - 2026-11-08 | Alberta
Mixed Serenity
Lanny M.: 403-863-8327, lansingj@shaw.ca
Ken A: 403-922-2774, kenalberding@hotmail.com

November 20-22, 2026
2026-11-20 - 2026-11-22 | Alberta
Journey Into Silence: A Christian Contemplative Approach – Retreats
Registration: 403-932-2012 or office@mountstfrancis.ca
Facilitated by Br. Guylain Prince
November 20-22, 2026 – $300
February 26-28, 2027- $300
July 4-8, 2027- $600
All are welcome for teaching and practice of Christian Contemplative
Prayer experience. Arrival after 4:00 on first day, and end at 1:00 pm
on last day.

Advent Retreat: Friday to Sunday
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-06 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
December 4-6, 2026, Friday to Sunday
Advent Retreat with Br. Brandon
Linda Nicol: 403-932-1804, lindamnicol50@gmail.com
Stephanie Flierjans: 403-333-4966, sflierjans@hotmail.com

Christmas at Greccio - Christmas at The Mount
2026-12-06 14:00 - 16:30 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Christmas at Greccio – Christmas at The Mount
Sunday, December 6
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Hot Chocolate and Cookies
Sleigh Rides

St. Francis of Assisi began the popular tradition of re-enacting the Christmas story in Greccio, Italy. Mount St. Francis has held the Greccio Christmas pageant since 2006. We are excited to welcome you back for this in person outdoor pageant.
This is an outdoor pageant, please dress for weather.
Accepting non-perishable food
and cash donations for the Cochrane Food Bank.

December 11-13, 2026, Friday to Sunday
2026-12-11 - 2026-12-13 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Winter Stillness
Mount St. Francis Admin – 403-932-2012, office@mountstfrancis.ca
A quiet weekend, the perfect gift in a busy season. Come and rest.
Delicious meals to nourish your body,
liturgical prayer to nourish your heart,
quiet and nature to nourish your soul.
No scheduled presentations. Prayer and reflection resources available.
Arrival after 4 pm. Orientation and supper at 6 pm.

403-932-2012
office@mountstfrancis.ca
Mixed Retreats

January 1-3, 2027: Young Adults
2027-01-01 - 2027-01-03 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
January 1-3, 2027, Friday to Sunday
Young Adults (ages 18 to 40)
Joanne Ramanair: 613-793-6859, Joanneramanair@gmail.com
Maritza Chouza: 778-533-1736, maritzachouza@gmail.com
Mixed Retreats
