When: 7th to 9th December 2018
Theme: Telling the truth
What makes a good nurse or doctor? How do we foster the ideals of care? How does this relate to our Christian faith?
This weekend retreat is for anyone who wants to reflect on these issues.
It is open to healthcare professionals, chaplains and volunteers, and also to anyone caring for sick family or friends, or who faces or who has faced illness in their own lives.
What can you expect?
- Shared meals and comfortable rooms
- Mass and sung Prayer of the Church with the community
- Talks and space for reflection
- Plenty of time for personal prayer
- Option of meals in silence
- Beautiful gardens and countryside
The retreat will be led by:
Invited speakers will include:
We'll give more details as we have them...but at the moment we have
Dr Jude Raper, is a Consultant Doctor in Palliative Medicine who cares for adults who have terminal illnesses.
Sr Margaret Atkins, an Augustinian Sister of the Boarbank Community, and a former university lecturer and has a long-standing interest in the ethics of healthcare.
Suggested donations:
For those with regular income: £130. En-suite £140
Twin/double £110 per person
For students and those on low income: Donation as you can afford
To book, or to inquire further, contact SR MARGARET
You can also download and print out a LEAFLET about the course and Boarbank, if you wish to publicise this course in your local area. (Microsoft Word required)
