Author: Brianna

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:
Women’s: July 25-28, October 3-6, November 7-10
Men’s: September 19-22, November 21-24

Day of Recollection: Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

2024 Days of Recollection
May 7 – “Our Eucharistic Revival as a Church and People,” directed by Fr. Mike Wensing
July 23 – TBA, directed by Joshua Burks with Fr. Andrew Dickinson
August 13 – TBA, directed by Fr. Bob Lacey
September 10 – “Our Guardian Angels: God’s Gift,” directed by Dr. Teri Kemmer

Healing Retreats
October 11-13
Undone: A Healing Retreat- directed by Fr. Scott Traynor
This retreat will assist participants in becoming aware of Jesus’ desire to bring restoration in their lives.

Couples Retreats
November 15-17, TBA

During this retreat, couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away: no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:
Women’s: April 18-21, July 25-28, October 3-6
Men’s: April 4-7, September 19-22

Day of Recollection: Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

2024 Days of Recollection
April 9 – “Through Gratitude and Joy,” directed by Fr. Joe Vogel
May 7 – “Our Eucharistic Revival as a Church and People,” directed by Fr. Mike Wensing
July 23 – TBA, directed by Joshua Burks with Fr. Andrew Dickinson
August 13- TBA, directed by Fr. Bob Lacey

Healing Retreats
October 11-13
Undone: A Healing Retreat- directed by Fr. Scott Traynor
This retreat will assist participants in becoming aware of Jesus’ desire to bring restoration in their lives.

Couples Retreats
April 12-14, directed by Fr. James Mason

November 15-17, TBA

During this retreat, couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away: no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:
Women’s: April 18-21, July 25-28, October 3-6
Men’s: April 4-7, September 19-22

Day of Recollection: Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

2024 Days of Recollection
March 5 – “Even Darkness is not Dark to You: Hope Amidst Suffering,” directed by Fr. Nick Haiar
April 9 – “Through Gratitude and Joy,” directed by Fr. Joe Vogel
May 7 – “Our Eucharistic Revival as a Church and People,” directed by Fr. Mike Wensing
July 23 – TBA, directed by Joshua Burks with Fr. Andrew Dickinson

Healing Retreats
October 11-13
Undone: A Healing Retreat- directed by Fr. Scott Traynor
This retreat will assist participants in becoming aware of Jesus’ desire to bring restoration in their lives.

Couples Retreats
April 12-14, directed by Fr. James Mason

November 15-17, TBA

During this retreat, couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away: no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:
Women’s: February 29-March 3, April 18-21
Men’s: February 15-18, April 4-7

Day of Recollection: Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

2024 Days of Recollection
February 13 – “Romance in Sacred Scripture: Man and Woman made for love,” directed by Fr. Joe Forcelle
March 5 – “Even Darkness is not Dark to You: Hope Amidst Suffering,” directed by Fr. Nick Haiar
April 9 – “Through Gratitude and Joy,” directed by Fr. Joe Vogel

Healing Retreats
February 23-25
Undone: A Healing Retreat- directed by Fr. Scott Traynor
This retreat will assist participants in becoming aware of Jesus’ desire to bring restoration in their lives.

Couples Retreats
April 12-14, 2024, directed by Fr. James Mason
During this retreat, couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away: no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:
Women’s: February 1-4, February 29-March 3, April 18-21
Men’s: February 15-18, April 4-7

Day of Recollection: Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

2024 Days of Recollection
January 16 – “Live Today Well: The path to ordinary holiness,” directed by Fr. Tom Anderson
February 13 – “Romance in Sacred Scripture: Man and Woman made for love,” directed by Fr. Joe Forcelle
March 5 – “Even Darkness Is Not Dark To You: Hope Amidst Suffering”, directed by Fr. Nick Haiar

Healing Retreats
February 23-25
Undone: A Healing Retreat- directed by Fr. Scott Traynor
This retreat will assist participants in becoming aware of Jesus’ desire to bring restoration in their lives.

Couples Retreats
April 12-14, 2024, directed by Fr. James Mason
During this retreat, couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away: no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:
Women’s: February 1-4, February 29-March 3, April 18-21
Men’s: February 15-18, April 4-7

Day of Recollection: Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

2023 Days of Recollection
December 5 – “Advent Prayer with Handel’s Messiah,” directed by Fr. Steven Jones

2024 Days of Recollection
January 16 – “Live Today Well: The path to ordinary holiness,” directed by Fr. Tom Anderson
February 13 – “Romance in Sacred Scripture: Man and Woman made for love,” directed by Fr. Joe Forcelle
March 5 – TBD, directed by Fr. Nick Haiar

Healing Retreats
February 23-25
Undone: A Healing Retreat- directed by Fr. Scott Traynor
This retreat will assist participants in becoming aware of Jesus’ desire to bring restoration in their lives.

Couples Retreats
April 12-14, 2024
During this retreat, couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away: no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:
Women’s: November 2-5
Men’s: November 16-19

Day of Recollection: Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

2023 Days of Recollection
November 7 – “A Glorified Wound,” directed by The Lourdes Center
December 5 – “Advent Prayer with Handel’s Messiah,” directed by Fr. Steven Jones

Couples Retreats
November 10-12
During this retreat, couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away: no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:
Women’s: October 5-8, November 2-5
Men’s: November 16-19

Day of Recollection: Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

2023 Days of Recollection
October 10 – “Renovating the Heart,” directed by The Lourdes Center
November 7 – “A Glorified Wound,” directed by The Lourdes Center
December 5 – “Advent Prayer with Handel’s Messiah,” directed by Fr. Steven Jones

Couples Retreats
November 10-12
During this retreat, couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away: no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

Healing Retreats
October 13-15
Directed by Fr. Scott Traynor

Necrology report needed for 2022-2023

Each year in the November issue of the Bishop’s Bulletin, we feature a complete listing of those of our diocesan family who have died during the past year. We need your assistance in compiling that list.

Please check your records and list the names of all members of your parish(es)/community who have died on or after September 1, 2022, through those who have died on or before August 31, 2023, in a Word document or email.

Please note the end date to be included has changed from September 30 to August 31. This is due to the deadline changes with our new printer, which requires content to them approximately six weeks prior to mailing.

Please list (per parish/religious community)

  • Names of the dead, first then last name (no nicknames, only proper names, like Helen Jones, not Mrs. Johnny Jones, or Jones, Helen). Middle name/initial is not needed, and will not be included in the final report.
  • Date of his/her death in chronological order. Day of the week is not needed.
  • For example your report should look like this: Helen Jones- Oct. 24; Jim Smith- Nov. 18; Carol Nelson- Jan. 17

Please respond even if your parish/community has recorded no deaths in this time period. Simply state “no deaths.”

Please send your report in a Word document or type it directly into the email so it can be easily copied and formatted for the Bishop’s Bulletin, and indicate your parish(es)/community in the email subject line.

Begin sending your information after August 31, reports will not be accepted before August 31. The deadline for reports to be sent in and included in the Necrology is September 15.

Brianna will respond to your email when she has received it. If you don’t hear from her, she did not get it.

Please email your reports to Brianna Wingen at bwingen@sfcatholic.org.

Thank you for your help with getting this report compiled. If you have any questions, call Brianna at 605-988-3789 or email at bwingen@sfcatholic.org.

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:
Women’s: October 5-8, November 2-5
Men’s: September 21-24, November 16-19

Day of Recollection: Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

2023 Days of Recollection
September 12 – “A God Who Knocks,” directed by The Lourdes Center
October 10- “Renovating the Heart,” directed by The Lourdes Center
November 7- “A Glorified Wound,” directed by The Lourdes Center

Couples Retreats
November 10-12
During this retreat, couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away: no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

Healing Retreats
October 13-15
Directed by Fr. Scott Traynor