Overview & Registration

January 23-25, 2023 | Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center, Houston, TX

Join us for this year’s Winter Leadership Gathering at the Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center in Houston, TX! This year’s gathering will feature deep conversation around a variety of leadership issues and will draw on case studies from major superiors who have dealt with issues in safeguarding, mutual relations, sponsorship, and other areas.

Presenters

Fr. Vien Nguyen, SCJ
Priests of the Sacred Heart

Michael Brough
Leadership Roundtable

Fr. Frank Donio, SAC
Conference of Major Superiors of Men

Schedule

Day 1: Monday, January 23

Presenters:

7:30 AM Arrival

12:00 PM Lunch

1:00 PM Welcome and Introductions Fr. Frank Donio SAC

1:45 PM Safeguarding Case Study Fr. Michael Heine, OFM Conv. and Michael Brough

2:30 PM Break

3:00 PM Spiritual Reflection Fr. Vien Nguyen. SCJ

3:45 PM Synthesis/Wrap-Up Fr. Frank Donio, SAC

5:00 PM Dinner

Day 2: Tuesday, January 24

7:30 AM – Mass

8:30 AM – Breakfast

9:00 AM – Welcome Back – Fr. Frank Donio, SAC

9:15 AM – Community and Eldercare Case Study – Fr. Ranees Rayappan, SMA and Michael Brough

10:30 AM – Break

10:45 AM – Spiritual Reflection Fr. Vien Nguyen, SCJ

11:30 AM – Discussion – Fr. Frank Donio, SAC

12:00 PM – Lunch

1:00 PM – Welcome Back – Fr. Frank Donio, SAC

1:15 PM – Mutual Relations Case Study – Fr. Rene Constanza, CSP and Michael Brough

2:30 PM – Break

2:45 PM – Spiritual Reflection – Fr. Vien Nguyen, SCJ

3:30 PM – Synthesis/Wrap up – Fr. Frank Donio, SAC

5:00 PM – Dinner

Day 3: Wednesday, January 25

7:30 AM – Mass – Fr. Vien Nguyen, SCJ

8:30 AM – Breakfast

9:00 AM – Integration Fr. Frank Donio, SAC and Michael Brough

10:15 AM – Break

10:30 AM – Conversation Fr. Frank Donio, SAC and Michael Brough

11:30 AM – Evaluation

12:00 PM – End

Logistics

Lodging

The Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center has single occupancy rooms with a bed, linens, and private bath. All meals are provided, starting Monday at lunch and through Wednesday at lunch.

Arrival/Departure

The WLG will start Monday at 1pm CT, and conclude Wednesday at 12pm CT. Lunch will be available both Monday and Wednesday. For those interested, there is an option to come a day earlier (Sunday) or stay a day later (Wednesday) for an extra fee.

Airport

The nearest major airport is George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The retreat center is approximately a 35-minute drive either via rental car or taxi/Uber.

Registration and Cancellation Policy

All attendees must register by Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Any attendees who wish to cancel prior to this date will receive a full refund; after this date, no refunds will be available.

Recording

The Winter Leadership Gathering will be recorded for future reference. By attending, you consent to be recorded and for that recording to be shared with others in religious leadership for their ongoing formation.

We look forward to seeing you. If you have questions, please contact David Rohrer Budiash, Director of Programs, at [email protected] or 240-436-1311.

Thank you to the Leadership Roundtable for sponsoring this year’s Winter Leadership Gathering!