Since Milwaukee Catholic Home’s founding by a group of Catholic laywomen in 1913, our identity as a Catholic institution has informed and guided everything we do here at Milwaukee Catholic Home.
From daily Mass and the rich sacramental life offered on our campus, to our commitment to responsible investment and stewardship of our resources, to the caring and supportive community found among residents, staff and friends, our Catholic culture is evident and is at the heart of who we are.
One of the ways our commitment to fostering spiritual life is most seen is at our annual retreat. The Milwaukee Catholic Home retreat offers our residents, staff and families an opportunity to grow in their relationship with Christ through a series of talks and guided prayer.
This year’s retreat, “Three Stories of Jesus,” begins on Wednesday, September 8th and runs through Friday, September 10th. Led by Fr. David Shields, SJ and Fr. Philip Sutherland, SJ, “Three Stories of Jesus” will offer an opportunity for residents to combine their spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius with a closer look at scripture.
Each day of the three days of the Milwaukee Catholic Home retreat, all of which begin at 10 am and conclude each day with 4:00 pm Mass, has a special theme. The first day will center on Jesus as the Son of Man. While the second day will focus on the suffering servant, the third day will examine Jesus’ return.
“After we hosted a virtual retreat last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I am thrilled to say that an in-person Milwaukee Catholic Home retreat is once again being offered this fall, ” says Terri Adrian, Pastoral Care Coordinator. “This spiritual offering is something that residents have greatly missed this past year, and I know that everyone will grow in their faith due to the outstanding leadership of Fr. David and Fr. Philip. We are truly blessed to have these men at Milwaukee Catholic Home and leading us in our individual spiritual journeys.”
Fr. David Shields, SJ, a Midwest Province Jesuit, has been involved in retreat and spiritual direction ministry for over 40 years. Fr. Shields was professionally involved for over 20 years with the Oglala Sioux in South Dakota. His more recent ministry includes 23 years at Casa Romero Renewal Center in Milwaukee, WI where he served as the Director of Spiritual Programs. Fr. Philip is a doctoral student in philosophy at Marquette University and from the Jesuits West Province. His specific area of study is ancient philosophy, particularly Aristotle. Fr. Philip has both a Master’s of Divinity, as well as a Licentiate of Sacred Theology.
For more info or to RSVP, contact Terri Adrian at 220.8468 x.3416 or tadrian@milwaukeecatholichome.org.