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For more than 50 years, the Center of Renewal (COR) has provided a welcoming interfaith retreat center sponsored by Sisters of St. Francis of Penance & Christian Charity, Holy Name Province.

Now is the perfect time to focus on YOU! The simplicity and beauty of our campus will allow you time for reflection on your personal goals, values and priorities. Come and find renewed perspective, creativity and a sense of rejuvenation. Allow yourself time to focus on self-improvement and personal growth. Whether you are on your own, part of a group, or in a guided retreat with one of our spiritual directors, you will find rest, respite and renewal at COR.

PLAN NOW TO ENJOY OUR INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY

Stella Niagara's Center of Renewal (COR) provides the ideal location for your next retreat ... or perhaps your first one. In the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, we provide hospitality, promote spiritual growth, and foster the development of people. Individuals and groups are welcome to this environment of peace and beauty.

A quiet, peaceful site, we offer:

  • Retreats (single days, evenings, overnights)
  • Reflective, contemplative spaces such as our outdoor labyrinth, nature trails, Peace Garden, riverside chapel, Stations of the Cross and more
  • Spiritual Direction by advanced appointment (and additional fee) for private or group retreatants
  • An ideal location, close to Niagara Falls, New York and the Basilica of the National Shrine of our Lady of Fatima. 

MEALS & BEVERAGES:  All meals are included in your daily retreat package. We also offer 24/7 beverage service for a nominal daily fee.  As you plan your retreat, please be advised that no food or alcoholic beverages are to be brought onto the campus or into the retreat center.

Contact us today at 716-754-7376, ext. 2. 

UPCOMING RETREATS

 

The Cries of Our Heart Retreat Series

Praying the Psalms Bible Study

Monday Mornings

April 28th, May 5th, 12nd & 19th, 2025

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

This 4-week Bible study will be presented by Bonnie C. Mazur, a member of our Center of Renewal Staff.  Bonnie has an anointed vision to proclaim the Word of God from a sensitive reassuring non-denominational Christian perspective.  Bonnie is a retired attorney as well as retired ordained pastor.

Participants will be led to openly discuss their heartfelt reactions to the selected Psalms and to share the important life application principles that these Psalm readings stimulate within.

 

Retreat includes the book

“Praying the Psalms”

 A LifeGuide Bible Study

by Juanita Ryan

Call today to make your reservation

 

$50.00 – The Cries of Our Heart Retreat Series - ($20.00 Deposit Required)    

$9.00  – Sisters at Stella Niagara

CALL 716-754-7376, Ext. 2 to make your reservation by April 14TH
(MasterCard, Visa & Discover Cards Accepted)
 

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BEATITUDES:   A Retreat on the Practical Dimensions of the Beatitudes for Today

Presented by Sr. Marcella Kiesel, OSF

May 15-18, 2025 (Thursday, 10:30 AM through Sunday, 2:00 PM)

Blessed are those who follow Jesus.  Would you like to:

  • Deepen your sense of God’s unconditional love for you?
  • Be more accepting of your own feelings?
  • Tap into your inner strengths?
  • Recognize oppression and deal with injustice?
  • Accept your own human limitations?
  • Unclutter your heart?
  • Make your contribution to world peace?
  • Presevere in walking in Jesus’ footsteps? ….Then this retreat is vital for you!

Sr. Marcella is a Stella Niagara sister of Penance and Christian Charity. Her ministries include directing retreats throughout the USA, Canada, and in Tanzania, East Africa.

$350.00 Overnight Retreat (includes meals & overnight room with retreat)
$180.00 Commuter Retreat (includes meals with retreat)
($50.00 deposit required)

  Call 716-754-7376 to make your reservation by April 30, 2025.

 

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NOTE: DEPOSITS NON-REFUNDABLE
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