Advent retreat explores ‘Three Comings of Christ’

Posted December 2, 2019

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for Consecrated Life will sponsor a one-day Advent retreat focusing on “The Three Comings of Christ.”

Sister Sara Butler, M.B.S.T., will lead the conference, which will take place on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul and Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel, located at 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

The retreat will include Mass in the Cathedral chapel, preceded by quiet time and the sacrament of confession. Lunch will be followed by an afternoon conference, eucharistic adoration and Benediction.

All are welcome to attend, and the event is free of charge.

For information and registration, contact Sister Gabrielle Braccio, R.S.M., of the archdiocesan Office for Consecrated Life at sr.gbraccio@archphila.org or 215-587-3795.

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