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Campion Center Conference & Renewal 2021

We are so blessed at Campion Center Conference & Renewal (C&R) to accompany each other through these unprecedented and confusing times. God’s love is with us. Everything is interrelated by the love of God for all creation – a world woven together by human care.

While we plan to return to our in-person programs after the first of the year, 450 individuals have participated in our online events since our first virtual program in June of 2020. This is more than twice the usual number of retreatants. The programs we are offering seem to be meeting the needs of the people we serve. Our decisions about the forms that our programs take (in-person or online) are driven by the science of health and safety.

The programs in this 2021 brochure reflect the “Programs and Events” calendar on the C&R website (www.campioncenter.org/programs). While the brochure is familiar to us all, it is static once mailed. The website is regularly updated. We encourage you to use our website to register for programs and events.

We have updated and simplified the registration process on our website. Deposits and payments are no longer required at the time of registration. Simply register, C&R will confirm your registration, and will contact you closer to the date of the event for your online payment.

We are inspired by Pope Francis’ homily on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. (9.1.20) One of his observations regarding the global pandemic was how we have re-discovered that a simpler lifestyle, shared values, and basic human connections can be so life-giving. We have been freed to heal strained human relationships and restore some of the original harmony of creation – to heal the earth and repair it.

The global COVID pandemic — compounded by the impact of a weak economy, and the continued horror of racism, injustice, and violence – has caused us to slowdown. In this quieted world, the cries of the earth, the poor, and the sick have in some ways become louder and more painful. People are coming together to reflect on what’s really important, rebuild our common home, and defend the most vulnerable in our world. We are to be part of this important jouney.

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Eight-Day Directed RetreatsDeposits and payments are no longer required at the time of registration. Simply register, C&R will confirm your registration, and will contact you closer to the date of the event for online payment (www.campioncenter.org/programs).

Cost $595

January 8-16, 2021 William Barry, SJ, Kathryn Cleary, Fred Maples, SJ

February 12-20, 2021 William Barry, SJ, William Eagan, SJ, Cynthia Giardina

March 12-20, 2021 Donna Fannon, MHSH, Cynthia Giardina, Fred Maples, SJ

June 25 - July 3, 2021 William Barry, SJ, Kathryn Cleary, William Eagan, SJ

July 9-17, 2021 Donna Fannon, MHSH, Don Keegan, SJ, Judith Talvacchia

August 6-14, 2021 Donna Fannon, MHSH, Mary Sheedy, Judith Talvacchia

September 10-18, 2021 William Barry, SJ, Virginia Blass, Don Keegan, SJ

November 12-20, 2021 William Barry, SJ, Virginia Collins- English, Cynthia Giardina, Fred Maples, SJ

Five-Day Directed RetreatsCost $390

January 8-13, 2021 William Barry, SJ, Kathryn Cleary, Fred Maples, SJ

February 12-17, 2021 William Barry, SJ, Hai Ok Hwang

March 12-17, 2021 Donna Fannon, MHSH, Cynthia Giardina, Fred Maples, SJ

June 25-30, 2021 William Barry, SJ, Kathryn Cleary

July 9-14, 2021 Don Keegan, SJ, Thomas Sweetser, SJ, Judith Talvacchia

August 6-11, 2021 Mary Sheedy, Judith Talvacchia

September 10-15, 2021 William Barry, SJ, Don Keegan, SJ

November 12-17, 2021 Virginia Collins-English, William Eagan, SJ, Fred Maples, SJ

Weekend RetreatsWeekend Directed Retreats

Deposits and payments are no longer required at the time of registration. Simply register, C&R will confirm your registration, and will contact you closer to the date of the event for online payment (www.campioncenter.org/programs).

Cost $200

January 8-10, 2021 Kathryn Cleary, JoAnn Nally

February 12-14, 2021 Cynthia Giardina, Hai Ok Hwang

March 12-14, 2021 Donna Fannon, Cynthia Giardina

June 25-27, 2021 Kathryn Cleary, Kathy Simisky

July 9-11, 2021 Donna Fannon, MHSH, Judith Talvacchia

August 6-8, 2021 Robert Braunreuther, SJ, Donna Fannon, MHSH, Mary Sheedy

September 10-12, 2021 Virginia Blass, Kathy Simisky

November 12-14, 2021 Virginia Collins-English, JoAnn Nally

Introduction to the Spiritual Exercises & Ignatian Prayer Dates: January 15-18, 2021 Cost $260 Directors: Tom McMurray, SJ, Nancy Sheridan, SASVThis extended prayer weekend will introduce retreatants to important principles of Ignatian prayer and engage them in key meditations/contemplations from the Spiritual Exercises. The retreat combines elements from both guided and directed retreats, with conferences/points for the group as well as one-on-one meetings with a director. The retreat begins with dinner Friday at 5:45PM and ends with lunch on Monday.

Easter Triduum Private Retreat Dates: April 1-4, 2021Cost $260To fill a need and a desire to spend time in private and quiet prayer with the Lord during this most sacred time of year, we are making available this opportunity to join the Jesuit Community in worship and prayer for the Easter Triduum, April 1-4, 2021.

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Spiritual DirectionCampion Center Conference & Renewal has several well-trained, experienced women and men available for the ministry of spiritual direction. If you are interested in ongoing spiritual direction, please contact the Campion Center Conference & Renewal office.

Please call Campion Center Conference & Renewal office to make reservations.

Contact Anne Copponi at 781.419.1337 or acopponi@campioncenter.org

Individual RetreatsQuiet Days of Prayer & Reflection Cost: $85 per day In addition to our scheduled retreats, individuals are welcome to come to the Center to make a private retreat. A private retreat is made without a director. Retreatants have a private guestroom, three homemade meals per day, daily Mass, and access to the acres of natural beauty around the Center.

The Spiritual Exercises (30-day retreat) Cost: $2,500 October 1, 2021 to November 1, 2021Individuals interested in making the Spiritual Exercises, the “long” or the “30-day” retreat, are expected to be in an on-going spiritual direction relationship and have made at least two eight-day silent retreats. Retreatants should plan to arrive between 9:00 and 3:00 on Friday October 1, 2021. The retreat begins the following day, Saturday, October 2, 2021 and ends with Eucharist on the morning of Monday November 1, 2021, the Feast of All Saints. Retreatants are expected to be available for the entire period of the retreat. The spectacular autumn foliage for which New England is world-famous will provide retreatants with breath-taking natural beauty in which to deepen one’s relationship with God.

The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (19th annotation retreat) Cost: $850 This retreat is designed for those wishing to make the Spiritual Exercises, but who cannot make a full-time 30-day retreat. Most people take about 30 weeks to complete a 19th annotation retreat. Experienced directors are available throughout most of the year for this retreat. Interested individuals should be meeting regularly with a spiritual director and have made individually directed retreats in the past. An interview will be scheduled after applications are completed.

William A. Barry, SJVirginia Blass, DMinRobert Braunreuther, SJ Harry Cain, SJMaureen Casey, SND Kathryn Cleary, MA Virginia Collins-English, MAATWalter (Skipp) Conlon, SJWilliam Eagan, SJ Donna Fannon, MHSHCynthia Giardina, MA

Hai Ok Hwang, MDivDon Keegan, SJ Fred Maples, SJJoAnn NallyJohn Predmore, SJ Mary Sheedy, MA Nancy Sheridan, SASV Kathy Simisky, MADick Stanley, SJThomas Sweetser, SJ Judith Talvacchia, MDiv Robert Weber, PhD

Guided Days of Prayer & ReflectionCost: $60 per program Guided Days of Prayer & Reflection begin at 9:30AM and end at 3:30PM. Price per person includes lunch and morning coffee. You are invited to attend any one or all these days, Deposits and payments are no longer required at the time of registration. Simply register, C&R will confirm your registration, and will contact you closer to the date of the event for online payment (www.campioncenter.org/programs).

Poems of Joy: Savoring the Gifts of the Incarnation Date: January 2, 2021Director: John Predmore, SJPraying with joyful poems that savor the mysteries of the Christmas season, a time of beholding God’s gifts to us.

Vessels of the SacredDate: February 6, 2021Director: Kathryn Cleary “This treasure we possess in earthen vessels,” we pray in 2 Corinthians, 4:7. During our day of prayer, we will reflect upon the treasure of the light of God’s glory, held in the earthen vessels of our human lives.

Lent: A Journey to the Cross through Prayerful Art Date: February 27, 2021Director: John Predmore, SJPraying with artistic exercises that deepens our personal journey to the Cross with Jesus and his companions. We will visually express the contents of our prayer.

God Transforms Evil through Love Date: March 21, 2021 Director: William Barry, SJ On this Sunday Day of Prayer, we will consider God’s love is the first fruit of the Holy Spirit. Our day of prayer will focus on how this powerful force of God’s love will help us overcome fear and help us transform the evil that exists. The day will be based on a new book by Fr. Barry, S.J. soon to be released by Loyola Press.

Poems of Triumph & Songs for the Resurrection Date: April 10, 2021Director: John Predmore, SJCelebration Christ’s victory by praying through poems of the Resurrection in Christ’s mission of consolation.

With Wings as EaglesDate: April 17, 2021Director: Kathryn Cleary“They that wait upon our God shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with Wings as Eagles,” we pray in Isaiah 40:31. During our day of prayer, we will reflect with Isaiah’s image, through story, song, sharing and prayer.

Behold the Beauty of GodDate: September 18, 2021Director: Kathryn Cleary“That I may gaze on the Beauty of our God…” we pray in Psalm 27. During our day of prayer, we will reflect upon God’s beauty revealed in creation, through the presence of one another, and within the depths of our hearts.

A New SongDate: November 13, 2021Director: Kathryn Cleary“Sing to our God a New Song…” we pray in Psalm 149. During this season of thanksgiving, we will gather to reflect upon the call to “sing gratefully to God from our hearts….” (Col. 3:17)

Add Forgiveness to Your Thanksgiving Menu: Incorporating the Ignatian ExamenDate: November 21, 2021Director: Robert Weber, Ph.D. This day of prayer offers some ways in which we might enhance our Thanksgiving by incorporating forgiveness into our festivities. Building on the Ignatian Examen, the day’s prayer and reflection will emphasize gratitude and forgiveness, cornerstones of the Ignatian Examen.

Advent Hope in a Time of Darkness Date: December 18, 2021Director: Michael Boughton, SJIn the darkness of winter, and in our own personal and communal darkness, Advent gives us its promise of light which we can trust. Join us for this day of prayer and quiet reflection.

Conferences & Hosted ProgramsCampion Center Conference & Renewal is a place of hospital-ity and encounter that offers conference and meeting spaces for groups with 10 guests or as many as 250 guests. As a multifaceted day and residential conference center, Campion serves as a lively hub for many professional and spiritual groups that are looking for a place to gather for strategic planning meetings, professional development, continuing education, and spiritual engagement.

Facilities at Conference & Renewal: 10 meeting rooms for groups from 10 to 250seventy individual bedroomsfour Chapels with capacities from 5 to 250 personslovely dining room with delicious homemade mealswireless internet accessstate of the art technology for meeting needsCatholic Sacraments offered dailyaccess to hundreds of acres of nature preserve

We can accommodate evening events, one-day meetings, weekend retreats, and weekly group rentals.

Please call Campion Center Conference & Renewal office to make reservations.

Contact Anne Copponi at 781.419.1337 or acopponi@campioncenter.org

Our Conference & Renewal Retreat Teamhttps://www.campioncenter.org/staff-categories/conference-renewal

James Fleming, SJ (Executive Director) Anne Copponi (Administrative Assistant) Guided Wednesday Evenings

of Prayer & ReflectionCost $75Ignatian Artists, Writers, Poets, & SeekersDates: January 20 February 3 & 17 March 4 & 18 April 7 & 21 Director: John Predmore, SJThis series of Wednesday Evenings of Prayer offers ways to integrate spirituality, art, and creative prayer exercises into our daily lives. Register for all five, come when you can, drop out when you need to.