2026 Diocese of the West Clergy Wife Retreat (November 13-15, 2026)
The Diocese of the West invites clergy wives and widows of clergy to gather for the 2026 Clergy Wife Retreat , taking place November 13-15 at the Monastery of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco in Manton, California.
This annual retreat offers a quiet and relaxed weekend centered on prayer, fellowship, spiritual renewal, and mutual encouragement. A series of short talks and guided discussions will be led by Mother Melania , Abbess of Holy Assumption Monastery in Calistoga, California.
This year’s discussions will draw from Theology of the Ordinary: Finding God in the Turmoil of Everyday Life by Schemanun Siluana Vlad.
Financial assistance: A stipend is available for those who may need assistance in order to attend the retreat. Please contact Protinica Lela Powell for additional information.
Retreat Information
Dates: Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15, 2026
Location:
Monastery of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco
21770 Ponderosa Way
Manton, CA 96059-8631
Closest Airports
Sacramento International Airport, approximately 2.5 hours from the monastery Redding Regional Airport, approximately 1 hour from the monastery
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