Mount St. Francis Retreat

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

Day Away Retreat: Wednesday
2026-11-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-02 09:00 - 15:00, 2027-02-10 09:00 - 15:00, 2027-03-10 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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

Twilight Retreat: Men
2026-11-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2027-01-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2027-02-04 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
2026-11-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2027-01-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2027-02-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2027-03-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada

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.

Musical Adoration & Reconciliation
2026-11-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Alberta
2:00 to 4:00
Come and go as you wish.
(All ages welcome, with space for colouring and quiet play in the library for children.)
No charge to attend; donations welcome.

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

January 8-10, 2027, Friday to Sunday: Men’s Retreat
2027-01-08 - 2027-01-10 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Men’s Retreat, Friday to Sunday
Paul Valentine
403-862-4206
paul@valentinevolvo.com
Bill Locke
403-874-1814
billilocke@gmail.com
Men’s Retreats

January 15-17, 2027, Friday to Sunday: Mixed Retreat
2027-01-15 - 2027-01-17 | 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
Open to anyone who wants to register for the weekend.
Marilyn Meek
403-254-9726
marilyn-m1@shaw.ca
Carolynn Dawson
403-251-1733
dawsoncm@telus.net
Mixed Retreats

January 22-24 , 2027, Friday to Sunday, Mixed Serenity
2027-01-22 - 2027-01-24 | 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

January 29-31, 2027, Friday to Sunday, Men’s Retreat
2027-01-29 - 2027-01-31 | 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
Alan Gilligan
587-594-1196
alan.gilligan08@gmail.com

Men’s Retreats

February 5-7, 2027, Friday to Sunday, Women’s Retreat
2027-02-05 - 2027-02-07 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
February 5-7, 2027, Friday to Sunday, Women’s Retreat
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

February 26-28, 2027
2027-02-26 - 2027-02-28 | Alberta

Twilight Retreat: Men
2027-03-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
﻿Twilight Retreats

Lenten Twilight Retreat – Wednesday, March 10
2027-03-10 | 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 10
