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Deacon Retreat: April 25-26, 2026
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"Broken For Others”Ministry is more than a job, but a lifestyle. That authentic lifestyle arises out of our own brokenness and connects with the brokenness of those we serve. It is indeed, Holy Ground! Our time together will cause reflection on the great opportunities for grace that arise from our day-to-day journey in faith.Our Presenter: Fr. John HaugenFr. John Haugen is a priest of the archdiocese of Dubuque, spending twenty-seven years in high school and college work, both teaching and in administration. After graduating from Columbus Catholic High School, he studied Music Education and Philosophy at Mt. St. Clare College (Clinton), BA from Conception Seminary (Conception, MO), and theology from The Saint Paul Seminary (St. Paul, MN). Further studies included a Masters in Spiritual Direction and Retreats, from Creighton University, (Omaha Neb.)In addition to serving on archdiocesan commissions for Campus Ministry, Worship, Music and consultations for Church Renovation and Redecoration, he served on the archdiocesan Permanent Diaconate Formation board, where he was an instructor for over ten years. Fr John retired this July in part, so that he could pursue opportunities such as this deacons retreat.
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For Deacons, Wives of Deacons, Candidates and Wives
Location: Holy Trinity Retreat Center -
360 Washburn St., Riverside, IAHotel Registrations-Due by April 9, 2026
Retreat Registration – Due by April 23, 2026 -
Schedule
Saturday, April 25, 2026
12:30 Arrival (Lunch on your own)
1:00 Session 1
2:30 Break
2:50 Session 2
4:30 Break
5:00 Dinner
6:00 Session 3
7:00 Evening Prayer in Church
7:45 Social hourSunday, April 26, 2026
8:00 Arrive, Continental Breakfast
8:30 Morning Prayer in Hall
9:00 Session 4
9:45 Conclude
10:00 Parish Mass Riverside
11:00 Session 5
Noon Lunch
Departure after lunch