Silent Directed Retreat II

Sunday, July 6, to Saturday, July 12, 2025
Facilitator(s): Maureen McDonnell, OP, Nancy A. Sell, OSF, Nancy Raboin, PHJC, Ted Lawson, CSsR

$795

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Overview

Description
One-on-one sessions with a spiritual guide, Eucharistic liturgy, and common Evening Prayer are offered daily during this weeklong silent retreat. Participants are invited to journal, read, walk the beautiful Siena grounds and labyrinth and be refreshed and renewed. During registration you will be asked to indicate your first and second preference for the spiritual guide who will accompany you throughout the retreat. We do our very best to honor these preferences. If we are unable to place you with your first or second choice, a staff member of the retreat center will reach out to you.

Dates and Details
Sunday, July 6, to Saturday, July 12, 2025
The retreat begins at 3:30pm on Sunday and concludes with the noon meal on Saturday.
The cost of this retreat is $795, which includes the $150 nonrefundable deposit, spiritual guidance appointments, overnight accommodations, and meals.

Registration Information
You may register and pay online by clicking the yellow “Register Here” button above, by calling the front desk at 262-898-2590 with a credit card number, or by mailing a check made out to “Siena Retreat Center.” Payment must be received to complete registration.
Please note: there is currently a waiting list for Nancy Sell, OSF.
See our Frequently Asked Questions page for our cancellation policies and other helpful information. Partial scholarships are available to aid in making retreat participation possible. Please contact Claire Anderson at canderson@sienaretreatcenter.org or call (262) 898-2588 for more information.

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About the Facilitators

Maureen McDonnell, OPMaureen McDonnell, OP

Maureen McDonnell, OP, is a Sinsinawa Dominican Sister who has been a spiritual guide and retreat ministry since 2006, after graduating from Siena Retreat Center’s training program. She brings a background in teaching and 30 years’ experience in college campus ministry.

Nancy A. Sell, OSFNancy A. Sell, OSF

Nancy A. Sell, OSF, is a School Sister of St. Francis. With graduate degrees from Andover Newton Theological School in Massachusetts and Washington Theological Union in Maryland and training in spiritual direction, she has been involved in various aspects of ministry for over 45 years, including parish, seminary, jail, and religious community ministry. She is currently involved in spiritual direction, chaplaincy, and retreat ministry.

Nancy Raboin, PHJCNancy Raboin, PHJC

Nancy Raboin, PHJC, is a member of the American Province of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ in Donaldson, Indiana. She ministers as an artist and spiritual guide, exploring the sacred relationship between spirituality and creativity. Her background includes art therapy and trauma therapy.

Ted Lawson, CSsRTed Lawson, CSsR

Ted Lawson, C.Ss.R., is a spiritual director and currently serves as the Director the Redemptorist Retreat Center in Oconomowoc. His background also includes parish ministry and healthcare administration and pastoral care.