The Notre Dame de Namur University Office of Alumni Relations invites you to attend the 18^th Annual Carmel Alumni Retreat Weekend: Steps Towards Holiness. The annual event will be on January 26–28, 2018 at Villa Angelica, the private Carmel residence donated to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

This year’s Carmel Retreat will explore the steps toward growth in holiness as described by saints and mystics throughout the ages. We will explore the traditional phases of spiritual growth, the Illuminative Stage, and the Unitive Stage. Sr. Roseanne Murphy, SNDdeN, and Fr. Stephen Coffey, a Camaldolese priest from San Luis Obispo, will facilitate the discussions. The weekend will have a balance of sharing and time for reflection.

“Most people have never heard of these stages of growth in the spiritual life even if they have experienced them in their own lives,” said Sr. Roseanne. “Being more aware of the normal paths to holiness allows people who have had genuine spiritual experiences to acknowledge them as God’s gifts. People tend to ignore the signs because they think that something ‘odd’ has happened and therefore dismiss them.”

The 18th Annual Carmel Alumni Retreat Weekend offers the opportunity for NDNU alumni to gather with others who enjoy sharing their stories—what life has taught them—and hearing what others have found inspiring and encouraging along the way. The annual retreat is also a great opportunity to reconnect, enjoy the beautiful Carmel setting, and join in the company of old and new friends, learning and exploring along the way.

Accommodations:

This year, due to recent remodeling at Villa Angelica, there were limited number of rooms available. All rooms have been taken, however, there is still space to attend the workshop only, with no lodging. 

Space is limited.  The last day to register for the event is January 15, 2018.  Where the registrant is unable to attend, and is not in a position to transfer his/her place to another person, then the following refund guidelines apply:

• Should your plans change and you are not able to attend the event a cancellation received by the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations by January 15, 2018 will receive a full refund.
• Those who cancel post January 15, 2018, or fail to turn up to the event on the day, will not receive a refund, but their fee will be converted into a charitable contribution.  You must notify the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations in writing by sending an email to alumni@ndnu.edu.  You will receive a receipt for tax purposes.

If you have questions please contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at 888.511.NDNU (6368) or alumni@ndnu.edu.

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s 18^th Annual Carmel Alumni Retreat Weekend.