Called by Love, a CMSWR program first offered in 2023, is designed to bring together young sisters (perpetually professed in the last 5 years) from across CMSWR communities for a weekend of talks, prayer, reflection, and sharing on their call as consecrated women religious in the Church. The weekend will also include time for informal conversation and recreation.
This year’s program, on the theme Return to the Heart, will feature talks by Father James Brent, O.P., a Dominican Friar from the Eastern Province of St. Joseph, and Mother Mary Christa Nutt, R.S.M. from the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan.
Registration is limited to 40 sisters. We ask that no more than 4 sisters from any one community register.
Schedule: The program will begin Friday, October 10 at 5:00 p.m. with Vespers, followed by dinner and evening activities. The program will conclude on Monday, October 13 at 1:00 p.m. (after lunch).
Registration fee: Registration is $300 per person and includes all food and lodging at the Augustine Institute. All rooms will be single occupancy. Scholarships are available for those who need them.
Parking: Free parking is available for those who are driving.
Payment: Payment may be made by check or credit card. Credit card fees will apply.
Airline Travel: If you are flying, please plan to use the St. Louis Airport (STL). Transportation to and from the airport will be provided if needed. Otherwise, you may take a taxi or Uber to the Augustine Institute.
For your travel plans, please plan to arrive between 12:00 and 4:00 p.m. on October 10, and leave flights that depart no earlier than 3:00 p.m. on October 13, if possible.
For questions, please contact Jenny Poudrier at jpoudrier@cmswr.org or call (202) 832-2575.
This program is being supported by a grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
