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UNITAS IN CARITAS Unity upon Charity OCCE Clergy Retreat - Lent 2008 (Friday 15th to Sunday 17th February) Venue: The Community of the King of Love Whaley Hall, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, England |
OCCE Clergy gathered for this Retreat Weekend primarily to pray together, to get to know one another and to learn from each other's lives and experiences in ministry. The Retreat also aimed to develop, build and strengthen the concept of collegiality amongst the clergy.
The Retreat consisted of a full programme, including the celebration of Offices and Masses. The Retreat was able to draw upon liturgies from the rich tapestry available to catholics living in the modern age including traditional English and Latin Rites and more modern liturgies in daily use today.
There were also a number of opportunities to attend workshops such as the Novus Ordo Workshop led by Fr. Martyn Douglas. Also important were the periods of free time where clergy could meet one another in the relaxed surroundings and extensive grounds at Whaley Hall.
Both Bishop Robert and Bishop Dennis would like to thank Canon Jerome Lloyd and Fr. Martyn Douglas for putting together the programme and leading sessions as well as worship.
The following photographs and comments from those attending hope to give a flavour of the Retreat at Prayer as well as at Leisure - including those lighter moments! Grateful thanks to Fr. Emilio Tundidor for taking the photographs.
The OCCE has run similar Retreats over the years including previous events at Whaley Hall, The All Saints Centre at London Colney and Walsingham and is already planning a follow up for later in the year. If you are interested in joining us you are most welcome to come along. The OCCE prides itself for its ecumenical outreach as a church grounded very much in the present as well as being willing to celebrate the past.
"It was a pleasure and a joy to facilitate the Unitas in Caritas retreat for OCCE clergy, to spend time with old friends and to meet new colleagues who I know will become friends too! With the excellent mix of skills, knowledge and experience that now exists among our Clergy and the warmth of fellowship and fraternal charity, I have every confidence that the OCCE will continue to grow and develop into the stable, spiritual, pastorally focused and truly Catholic faith community that we are and hope to be".
Canon Jerome
"It was a weekend of shared prayer, discussion and fellowship where we gained a deeper insight into who we are and what we are about, from which we all left the stronger and enthused for our different ministries".
Father Martyn
"It truly was a weekend of Unitas and Caritas, bonded together in this we cannot fail to bring forth the gifts of the spirit" .
Bishop Dennis
“A prayerful time set aside for post ordination training, fraternal support and planning for the future” .
Father Stuart
The midday sun flooding through the east window.
"Waking today I Feel a new person, refreshed to go out and share the Love of Our Lord to all within the City of Cardiff".
Father Mark
"This weekend open my eyes as I have never felt anything like I did this week during the services I attended. I would also like to thank everyone for their support".
John (Eucharistic Minister, Cardiff)
This is certainly one of the most inspiring and memorable retreats I have ever attended. The feeling of love and fellowship was apparent throughout the weekend. Highlights include the several services held in the beautiful chapel".
Bishop Robert
“A truly spiritual, educational and fraternal retreat”.
Father Emilio
"Despite Bishop Dennis trying to give me a good tonsuring (OK I did need a haircut) it was a wonderful weekend which helped to strengthen the bonds between us all".
Deacon David
