Mount St. Francis Retreat

Christmas at Greccio - Christmas at The Mount
2025-12-07 14:30 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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.

Day Away Retreat: Wednesday
2025-12-10 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-14 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-11 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-06 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

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

Twilight Retreat: Men
2026-01-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-06 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
2026-01-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada

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 | Alberta
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

Lenten Twilight Retreat – Wednesday, March 11
2026-03-11 | 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.
Lenten Twilight Retreat – Wednesday, March 11

Women’s Serenity Retreat: Friday to Sunday
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-15 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Women’s Serenity
Stephanie D. 403-650-3067
stephanie.desouza@shaw.ca
Michelle M. 403-483-8454
michellemay8454@gmail.com

Mixed Retreat: Friday to Sunday
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-22 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Couples Retreat
Bernadette & Darryl Bossaer 403-273-1710
C 403-371-2320 beboss@shaw.ca
Tess and Renato Abanto 403-615-6126
april1686@gmail.com
Mixed Retreats

Women’s Retreat, Friday to Sunday
2026-03-27 - 2026-03-29 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Teresa Grice – 403-329-8967, teresa.grice2@alumni.uleth.ca
Deborah Coyle – 403-998-4161, deb@telus.net
Women’s Retreats

Charity of the Cross
2026-04-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Holy Week – Charity of the Cross: Sent into the World as Witness
Wednesday, April 1: Day 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Cost: $35.00

Men’s Serenity Retreat: Friday to Sunday
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Trent F., 403-803-1444, trent.foley@contractpro.ca
Ron P., 403-797-1957, purseyron@hotmail.com
Greg B. 780-686-7399 grbabiuk@gmail.com
Serenity Retreats

Mixed Retreat: Friday to Sunday
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Anglican Retreat
Patti and John Sinclair
403-650-1491
pattijoansinclair@gmail.com
Mixed Retreats

Women’s Retreat, Friday to Sunday
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Janice Ebbert
403-681-4521
jaebbert@shaw.ca
Rita Alexander
403 593-4974
ralex1999@outlook.com
Women’s Retreats
