Mount St. Francis Retreat

Twilight Retreat: Men
2025-10-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Twilight Retreats

Women’s Serenity Retreat: Friday to Sunday
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-19 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Shawn D. – 403-613-1704, olivercavi5@gmail.com
Kelly W. – 587-572-5702, camsteel9@shaw.ca
Women’s Serenity Retreats

Women’s Retreat, Friday to Sunday
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-26 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Christina Kostiuk
403-851-1012
ckkostiuk56@gmail.com
Janet Durksen
403-815-0455
jdurksen@shaw.ca
Women’s Retreats

Men’s Retreat, Friday to Sunday
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-02 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Danny Gavan 780-352-6024 C: 780-361-3303
gavand57@gmail.com
Roberto De Palma 403-708-9696
robdpal@gmail.com
Men’s Retreats

October 31- November 1, 2026, Friday to Sunday
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-01 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Men’s Weekend Retreat
October 31- November 1, 2026, Friday to Sunday
Danny Gavan: 780-361-3303, gavand57@gmail.com
Roberto De Palma: 403-708-9696, robdpal@gmail.com

Twilight Retreat: Women
2025-11-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada

Men’s Serenity Retreat: Friday to Sunday
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Ken A 403-922-2774
kenalberding@hotmail.com
Lanny M., 403-863-8327, lansingj@shaw.ca
Men’s Serenity Retreats

Day Away Retreat: Wednesday
2025-11-12 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-10 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
A Day Away Retreats
The Living Word: Scripture, Stories and Saints
St. Francis of Assisi once said, “I’ve done what is mine to do, may Christ now show you what is yours.” Encouraged by the Saints, this series will invite us to consider how we humbly live the Word of God in practical and honest ways.
This retreat includes prayer reflections, Eucharist, lunch, and quiet time
(private room is optional). 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. October 8, November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11, March 11, April 1, May 6, June 3
Day Away Retreats

Advent Twilight Retreat – Thursday, Nov 27
2025-11-27 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Our program includes dinner at 6:30 pm followed by a presentation, silent meditation and a closing reflection. Registration is at 6:00 pm.
Advent Twilight Retreat – Thursday, Nov 27

Advent Twilight Retreat – Thursday, Dec 1
2025-12-01 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Registration: 403-932-2012 or office@mountstfrancis.ca
Advent Twilight – Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm, Arrival at 6:00, dinner at 6:30, presentation at 7:30, silence, and closing reflection.

Christmas at Greccio - Christmas at The Mount
2025-12-07 14:30 - 17:00 | 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 7
2:30 pm – 5:00 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.

Mixed Retreat
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-14 | 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

Mixed Retreat, Friday to Sunday
2026-01-02 - 2026-01-04 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Young Adults (ages 20 to 40)
Maritza Chouza, 778-533-1736, maritzachouza@gmail.com
Mixed Retreats

Men’s Retreat, Friday to Sunday
2026-01-09 - 2026-01-11 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Paul Valentine
403-862-4206
paul@valentinevolvo.com
Bill Locke
403-874-1814
billilocke@gmail.com
Men’s Retreats

Mixed Retreat: Friday to Sunday
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-18 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Friends
Marilyn Meek
403-254-9726
marilyn-m1@shaw.ca
Carolynn Dawson
403-251-1733
dawsoncm@telus.net
Mixed Retreats

January 23-25, 2026, Mixed Serenity
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-25
Peter K. – 403-880-4684, peter.kelsch.08@gmail.com
Blair H – 780-952-4666, blairhayduk@gmail.com
Michelle M – 587-335-4557, mmackay41@gmail.com

Men’s Retreat, Friday to Sunday
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Ken Hagel
403-816-1980
7milagro8@gmail.com
Vincent Mendonsa
403-374-7388 cell 403-888-1716
stamp2000inc@telus.net
Men’s Retreats

Women’s Retreat, Friday to Sunday
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-08 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Simone DeCnodder
587-223-4896
moniecede@gmail.com
Dayna Muscoby
403-460-7381
daydc@hotmail.com
Dianna Ridgway
403-680-0358
deedee411@live.ca
Women’s Retreats

Day Away Retreat:
2026-02-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
A Day Away Retreats
The Living Word: Scripture, Stories and Saints
St. Francis of Assisi once said, “I’ve done what is mine to do, may Christ now show you what is yours.” Encouraged by the Saints, this series will invite us to consider how we humbly live the Word of God in practical and honest ways.
This retreat includes prayer reflections, Eucharist, lunch, and quiet time
(private room is optional). 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. October 8, November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11, March 11, April 1, May 6, June 3
