January

January 6, 13, 20, 27 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

January 9 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

January 9-10 "Dynamics of Group Spiritual Direction" Second semester students. Friday, 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information, click here.

January 31 Coming Home: Union with God Presenter: Sr. Carole Riley, Ph.D. Part of the ongoing Spiritual Direction Training Program. For more information, click here.

February

February 3, 10, 17, 24 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

February 5 On-Going Peer Spiritual Direction Supervision for all associate spiritual directors in training and certified spiritual directors from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. For more information, click here.

February 6 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

February 13-14 "Dynamics of Group Spiritual Direction" Second semester students. Friday, 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information, click here.

February 14 Foundations of Van Kaam's Trancendence Therapy Presenter: Sr. Donna Marie Beck, CSJ, Ph.D., FAMI, MT-BC 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Offering: $50.00for CEU applicants $35.00 for all others. Continuing Education Units offered for Registered Nurses, Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors.

This seminar addresses the dynamics of transcendence therapy as developed by Dr. Adrian Van Kaam. Trancendence therapy invites participants to focus on the dynamics of human growth, development and maturation. This seminar will use music to develop the participants understanding of this therapy in individual and group work.

February 27 Time Out for Single Moms led by Sr. Molly Maloney, OSF, M.A. from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Call (304) 345-0926 to register.

March

March 4, 11, 18, 25 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

March 5 On-Going Peer Spiritual Direction Supervision for all associate spiritual directors in training and certified spiritual directors from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. For more information, click here.

March 6 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

March 6-7 "WV Institute for Spirituality Certificate in Supervision": Seven Models of Supervision and Learning Objectives. Friday, 2:30 p.m. till 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m., Tuition $400.

March 20-21 "Lenten Retreat" Silent, Directed Retreat. Begins at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Call (304) 345-0926 to make a reservation.

March 21 Weekend Four: A Theology of Call: Awakening to the Holy Life

April 2 On-Going Peer Spiritual Direction Supervision for all associate spiritual directors in training and certified spiritual directors from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. For more information, click here.

April 3 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

April 7, 14, 21, 28 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

April 17-19, Charis Retreat for Presbyterian Ministers led by Sr. Carole Riley, Ph.D

April 24, Time Out for Single Moms led by Sr. Molly Maloney, OSF, M.A. from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Call (304) 345-0926 to register.

May 1 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

May 1-2, "Dynamics of Group Spiritual Direction" Second semester students. Friday, 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information, click here.

May 1 Commencement for Spiritual Director Associates 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ceremony presenting cerificates to those associates who have completed the classes and coursework of the WVIS 18 month Spiritual Direction Training Program.

May 7 On-Going Peer Spiritual Direction Supervision for all associate spiritual directors in training and certified spiritual directors from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. For more information, click here.

May 5, 12, 19, 26 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

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May 17 through 21 "Menuha Retreat"
Coming to a place of stillness and inner peace —a group-guided retreat for Christian women and men. Sr. Carole Riley, CDP, PhD., LPC, AAPC-Fellow, director of the West Virginia Institute of Spirituality, and Sr. Charlene Schaaf, CDP, will lead this group.  The retreat offers daily conferences; contemplative prayer; guided prayer materials; individual consultation and prayer rituals.
Location: St. Malo Retreat Center, Allenspark, CO (near Estes Park).
Contact: Sr. Charlene @ 303-431-2309 or at cschaaf1@juno.com for a brochure and registration information. Link: www.saintmalo.org 

June 26 through July 11  Almost Heaven 2009 Personally Directed Retreat Presented by The West Virginia Institute for Spirituality in partnership with Blessed  John XXIII Retreat Center, Charleston, WV. Individuals can register for a weekend or a 3,5,7,8,10 or 15 day directed retreat. A private room and bath will be available to you. Accomodations for the handicapped are available.

The Pastoral Center is air-conditioned and is a non-smoking facility. There is an elevator to the second floor guest rooms. Cost is $70.00 per day. Massage therapy is available for retreatants for an additional fee. Call WVIS at 345-0926 or email wvisreg@aol.com for details and to register.

July

July 3-10 "WV Institute for Spirituality Certificate in Supervision" Ministry of Supervision and Practicum held in conjunction with the Almost Heaven Retreat at Blessed John XXIII Pastoral Center, Charleston, West Virginia. Tuition $400.

August

Applications will be received for Associate Spiritual Direction Training Program which begins September 11-12. For an application, contact Sr. Carole Riley, CDP, Ph.D., Executive Director of WVIS. Email wviscr@aol.com or phone (304) 345-0926

September

September - November Sabbatical Program

This Sabbath time is a grace-filled time for rest, prayer and study. The program is from one to three months, designed for those in ministry or in transition. Included are opportunities for an eight to thirty day directed Ignatian retreat, contemplative prayer, art, massage, hermit experience and spiritual direction. Courses include Ira Progoff journaling techniques, art therapy, music therapy, counseling, 12 step groups, and an opportunity to just BE through directed reading and participating in the monastic rhythm of the Institute. The program is open to United States and International men and women, clergy and laity, members of religious communities. It is a Sabbath time for enrichment and reflection. Participants may choose to come for one month or for three months at a mutually agreeable time. Please contact Sr. Carole Riley, wviscr@aol.com or (304) 345-0926, for more information.

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29  "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

September 4 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

September 11-12 "Theory of Spiritual Direction" Historical models and contemporary styles of spiritual direction including corresponding lectures, readings and assignments dealing with spiritual reading, lectio divin, in relation to the formative and transformative power of the word; the reading of Holy Scripture in a meditative and formative way; and the writings of the spiritual masters as original sources of ascetical-mystical theology. Issues of discernment, transference, and countertransference are discussed. Classes: 2:30 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. Accommodations are available for out of town students for an additional fee. Tuition: $1,000 per semester, $1800 for 19th Annotation Retreat plus books.

September 18-19 "Advanced Peer Supervision" This course focuses on self as spiritual director in actual direction sessions. Being attentive to and aware of one's interior reactions, thoughts and feelings of self, in order to eventually understand them is emphasized. The practice of giving individual spiritual direction and receiving and giving peer and individual supervision are important parts of this course. Classes: 2:30 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. on Friday and from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.

September 19 "Renewal of Mind, Body and Spirit" for Health Care Professionals. Registration 8:45 a.m. Program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch is included) CEU's for Registered Nurses, Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors. Call (304) 345-0926 to register.

September 26 "Men's Spirituality Retreat" led by Fr. Bill Petro and Bob Sylvester. Liturgy at 8:30 a.m. and program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch is included).

October

October 2 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

October 6, 13, 20, 27  "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

October 10 Weekend Five: Experience, Tradition, and Culture

October 16-17 "Theory of Spiritual Direction" and "Advanced Peer Supervision" 2:30-9:00 p.m. on Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.

October 17 "Fall Speaker Series" with Sr. Carla Mae Streeter, OP. Time and place TBA

November

November 6 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

November 3, 10, 17, 24 "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

November 13-14 "Theory of Spiritual Direction", Class begins on Friday at 2:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

November 20-21 "Advanced Peer Supervision", Class begins on Friday 2:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

December

December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29  "Meditation and Contemplative Prayer" from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, click here

December 4 "Soup & Silence" from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Call WVIS at (304)345-0926 to make a reservation. For more information, click here.

December 11-12, "Advent Silent, Directed Retreat", begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday until 8:00 p.m. Retreat begins with liturgy on Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 3:00 p.m.

2010

March

March 20 Weekend Six: The Spirit in Transformation

June 24 through July 11  Almost Heaven Summer Retreat at John XXIII Retreat Center, Charleston, WV. Call WVIS at 345-0926 for details and to register.

2011

June-July

June 23 through July 10  Almost Heaven Summer Retreat at John XXIII Retreat Center, Charleston, WV. Call WVIS at 345-0926 for details and to register.