Join the Bishop’s Commission for Women and the Catholic Women’s Society of Giving for The Gift Within: A Women’s Advent Retreat on Saturday, December 12, 2026, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Allentown.
Spend a morning preparing your heart for Christmas as we contemplate Mary, the Ark of the Covenant, and reflect on the virtues of our Blessed Mother and how we can offer our unique gifts to the King and draw others into His presence.
The retreat will feature guest speaker Dr. Carmina Chapp, Ph.D., Catholic theologian, educator, and Dean of the School of Theological Studies at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. The morning will conclude with Mass celebrated by Bishop Alfred A. Schlert.
Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 8:00 AM–12:30 PM
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Allentown
$15 per person, including a continental breakfast
A small number of local vendors will also be available for shopping at the conclusion of the event.
The Gift Within: A Women’s Advent Retreat
12/12/2026 8:00AM to 12:30PM
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Mailing address:
Post Office Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
Tel: 610-437-0755
Fax: 610-433-7822
