Mount St. Francis Retreat

Day Away Retreat: Wednesday
2025-11-12 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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

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

Twilight Retreat: Women
2025-11-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-04 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: Men
2025-11-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada

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

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

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

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

Day Away Retreat: Wed
2025-10-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
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

Blessing of the Pets: Sunday, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-10-05 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. The Blessing ritual will take place at 3:00 pm.

Mixed Retreat: Friday to Sunday
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-05 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Secular Franciscan Order
Louisa Gagne 587-360-1064
deerhaven.lg@gmail.com
Linda Schultz 403-245-8549
linschz@hotmail.com
Mixed Retreats

Women’s Serenity Retreat: Friday to Sunday
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-28 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Women: Friends & Family
Rae F. – 403-506-5705, rae.ewen12@gmail.com
Sharla N. – 403-357-7801, sgnimchuk@icloud.com
Women’s Serenity Retreats

Men’s Serenity Retreat: Friday to Sunday
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-21 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Mark K – 780-902-6470, mkaim@shaw.ca
Mount St. Francis Admin – 403-932-2012, office@mountstfrancis.ca
Men’s Serenity Retreats

September 18-20, 2026, Friday to Sunday
2025-09-18 - 2025-09-20 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Men’s Serenity Retreat
Mark K: 780-902-6470, mkaim@shaw.ca
Mt. St. Francis Admin: 403-932-2012, office@mountstfrancis.ca
Men’s Serenity Retreats

Women’s Retreat, Tuesday to Thursday
2025-09-16 - 2025-09-18 | 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

Women’s Retreat, Friday to Sunday
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-14 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Chelsea Dorn
306-596-3676
chelseadorn@outlook.com
Doreen Gould
403-682-9468
maggiefly99@gmail.com

Women’s Retreats

Laudato Si': Season of Creation: To Hope and Act with Creation
2025-09-04 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
Thursday, September 4—9:00 am—1:00 pm. Cost: $25.00
To register – 403-932-2012 or office@mountstfrancis.ca

Preached Retreat: 6 Day Retreat
2025-08-18 - 2025-08-24 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
6 Day Preached Retreat
For more information please contact mtfrancis@shaw.ca or call 403-932-2012.

Week-long Retreats

August 15-17, 2025, Friday to Sunday
2025-08-15 - 2025-08-17 | Alberta
Juanita DeRyber – 403-807-8416, carebearyyc@gmail.com

Outside Booking
2025-07-29 - 2025-08-02, 2025-07-11 - 2025-07-13, 2025-06-22 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada

Week-long Retreat: 7-Day Retreat
2025-07-20 - 2025-07-27 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Directed Retreat
Spiritual Directors: Retreat Team
Mount St. Francis Admin 403-932-2012

mtfrancis@shaw.ca
Week-long Retreats

Brother Sun-Sister Moon: Walking in Hope
2025-07-18 09:00 - 21:00 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
A full-day outdoor retreat beginning at 9:00 am. This retreat includes a walking-pilgrimage, an outdoor Mass and eco-friendly reflections. The cost is $60.00, including a picnic lunch and BBQ dinner. Please dress and prepare for the weather and terrain. Bring your own water bottle and small day pack..

Day / Evening Retreats

Women’s Retreat: SOUL CARE Tuesday 6 pm – Thursday 2 pm
2025-07-15 - 2025-07-17 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Tuesday 6 pm – Thursday, 2 pm

Cost: $385
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

Men’s Retreats: Soul Care - CANCELLED
2025-07-08 - 2025-07-10 | Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, P.O. Box 430, 41160 Retreat Road, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
Soul Care

Soul Care for Men
CANCELLED
