Other Resources

Other Resources

Library
Wisdom Ways’ collection of more than 2,000 books, audio and video tapes on spirituality-related themes is located in the west parlor of Carondelet Center. The library is managed by the very capable Sr. Ann William Leach who makes it easy to borrow materials, but you had better bring them back on time! Browse our Labyrinth Library of beautiful and inspiring images and background on the labyrinth!

Programs brought to your location
Wisdom Ways goes on the road to offer customized spirituality programs to church groups, professional organizations, conferences, etc. Topics cover the range of content listed in this program guide and many special requests can be accommodated, including bringing labyrinths on site. Contact us at 651-696-2788 to explore ideas or to arrange your program.

Sisters of St. Joseph available for spiritual direction/companioning

Mary Margaret Deeney, CSJ, 651-696-2757
Roseann Giguere, CSJ, 651-696-2982
Catherine Jenkins, CSJ, 651-690-0960 (only available to hear 5^th step from 12-step programs)
Elizabeth Kerwin, CSJ, 651-641-0008
Margaret Kvasnicka, CSJ, 651-696-8644 (women only)
Mary Lamski, CSJ, 651-797-6015
Patricia McHale, CSJ, 651-696-2642 (English or Spanish)
Mary Virginia Micka, CSJ, 651-696-2758
Susan Oeffling, CSJ, 651-690-7002
Lillian Waldera, CSJ, 651-735-7252

Enneagram Interpretation for Individuals and Groups
Become familiar with the gifts and limitations of each of the nine personality types described by the Enneagram, and gain knowledge of the three basic energy centers that govern one’s motivations and decisions. For church and civic groups, the Enneagram workshop is a favorite. Contact Mary Margaret Deeney, CSJ, at 651-696-2757, or mmdeeney@aol.com to schedule. Mary Margaret Deeney, CSJ, holds an MA in theology from Notre Dame, with post graduate work in religious studies at Fordham. She is an experienced spiritual director and workshop presenter. She has studied and been certified in the Enneagram under the major authors and proponents of the Enneagram Typology.

Online Retreats
See www.goodgroundpress.com to access these online retreats prepared by Eleanor Lincoln, CSJ, and Catherine Litecky, CSJ. Available at any time and at no cost!

Advent Reflections
Busy Person’s Retreat
Everyday Spirituality
Fully Alive!
Christian Discipleship in an Ecological Age
Praying Always
Self-Knowledge through Writing Your Memoir
Spiritual Journaling
Women Disciples of Jesus
Women of Prayer and Justice

Retreat Opportunities - Space Available

Carondelet Center welcomes individuals and groups to create their own retreat for a day or overnight. $40 single room or $35/person double. For food service, inquire at time of booking. Retreats and spirituality services arranged by appointment. 651-696-2741 to reserve a room or go to www.carondeletcenter.org.

Dwelling In The Woods, a Hermitage Retreat, is located in the beautiful Solana State Forest two hours north of the Twin Cities. The Dwelling offers the gifts of beauty, solitude, nourishing food, and the opportunity to stay in your own private hermitage. Call 320-592-3708 or www.thedwellinginthewoods.org.

Sarah’s…An Oasis for Women offers an opportunity for day/weekend solitude and renewal or for directed retreats in the Highland Park neighborhood of St Paul. Contact Margaret Kvasnicka, CSJ, by e-mail at mlkvasnicka@comcast.net or at 651-696-8644.

Sisters of St. Joseph - Site Visit Opportunities
Contact the Sisters of St Joseph Ministries Foundation at 651-690-7026 to learn more about or to visit CSJ ministries: INSTEP Day Care Center; Learning in Style (ESL for adult immigrants); St. Joseph Worker Program; St. Mary’s Health Clinics; Sarah’s…An Oasis for Women; Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality.