Our Director - Mary Robertson

 

This anniversary year has been busy and chock-full of blessings for both the FCJ Sisters and the Christian Life Centre. Each month we have celebrated with a special event remembering the first FCJ Sisters who arrived in Calgary 125 years ago and their ensuing legacy of education and retreat work. We will formally celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the FCJ Christian Life Centre on September 15th with an evening Labyrinth Walk and Dedication of the Stations of the Cross and Peace Totem, sculpted by well-known, local-artist, Al Gerritsen. We hope you will join us for this significant evening.

Our website highlights the programs for the fall, but is not all we have to offer you! Our Centre is so centrally located that it is easy to access for a day away for personal reasons or for meetings of your staff, church or other organization. Why not consider us for your next function? We are delighted to welcome you, for whatever your purpose.

Blessings and peace

Program & Outreach Facilitators

	Joan Cartlidge, fcJ comes to us from Australia where she was involved in retreats, Spiritual Direction and Parish Outreach at the Ignatian Spirituality Centre, Campion Kew. Joan is an accredited CPE chaplain, has her Bachelor of Theology degree and a Master's in Religious Education. She trained as a Spiritual Director at the Centre for Religious Development in Cambridge, Mass. and is a trained Supervisor. Joan has a keen interest in spiritual direction, retreats and reflection days.
Sr. Ita Connery, fcJ is well known in Western Canada and has been in the ministry of Spiritual Direction and retreat work for over 20 years. Her specialty areas cover Dreams and Wholeness, Celtic Spirituality, Ignatian Spirituality and Personal Growth. Artistic, musical and always creative, Ita brings many gifts to her ministry at the Centre. Extensively trained in Ignatian Spirituality and in Myers-Briggs Typology, Ita has studied at the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich, Switzerland and holds a Certificate in Jungian Psychology as well as being a certified Mid-Life Consultant.
	Sr. Cecilia Connolly, fcJ has a rich background in education, both as teacher and administrator. She has studied at St. Mary’s University College in Calgary, as well as JSTB in Berkeley, California. Cecilia also has training in CPE and Spiritual Accompaniment from both England and Wales. Strong gifts in the areas of scripture, music, art and dance, Cecilia curretnly co-leads our Spiritual Direction Training Program.
Rev. Bob Glasgow, an ordained minister, served as chaplain at the Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary from 1985 - 2006, where he founded the Rockyview Hospital Grief Support Progam. Bob is the former coordinator of couseling at the Pastoral Institute of Calgary. He is a spiritual director, pastoral counsellor and offers workshops on grief support, Bible exploration and retreats.
	Sr. Darlene Madore, fcJ , teaches Scripture to church groups of all denominations and to participants in the TEAM Program and the diocesan Diaconate Program. Enthusiasm, clarity and excellent presentation skills are hallmarks of Darlene’s courses. She has Master’s degrees in Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Biblical Studies.
Local leader of Sacred Heart Convent, Sr. Bonnie Moser, fcJ serves as co-leader of the Centre's Spiritual Direction Training Program. Formerly a lecturer at St. Joseph’s College, U of A, Edmonton, Bonnie continues to serve in campus ministry here in Calgary. She holds a Doctorate in Education and is an experienced spiritual director and group facilitator.
	Sr. Marjorie Perkins, fcJ, former teacher, missionary and parish organizer has strong and varied experiences in pastoral works and parish dynamics. Marjorie now devotes her time at the Centre coordinating T.E.A.M., our 3 year lay ministry program and offering Spiritual Direction. She is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Engeline Piet, married with 5 grown children and 10 grandchildren, has been teaching Christian Meditation for over 25 years, as well as having been involved in retreat work and spiritual direction. Engeline is a member of the World Community for Christian Meditation and is their coordinator for Southern Alberta. Engeline offers workshops for Roman Catholic, Anglican and United Church parishes in Calgary and rural Alberta.

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