Fri, Nov 5, 2021, 5:00 PM – Sun, Nov 7, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT
Roslyn Retreat Center 8727 River Road, Richmond, VA 23229
“Our Church, Our Story: Black Catholic Identity and Culture,” a retreat and conference will be held both in-person at the Roslyn Retreat Center in Richmond and virtually on Zoom. The retreat begins November 5, at 5 pm and ends at 11:00 am on November 7. The virtual program is on Saturday 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. There is no cost if you participate via Zoom for Saturday’s retreat. If you attend Saturday’s session in person, there is a fee for meals and materials. For the full retreat experience, you can stay at the center throughout the 3-day retreat. Click this link for all the details, and to register.
Dr. Tia Pratt of Villanova University will give the keynote address, followed by four breakout sessions on Racism in the Catholic Church, Black Vocations, Catholic experience in Africa, Youth Empowerment. The Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout will celebrate Mass at St. Elizabeth’s Church on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 5:oo pm. A reception will follow.
Sponsored by the Diocesan Office for Black Catholics, Black and Indian Mission Office, and the National Black Catholic Congress Daniel Rudd Fund. In partnership with All Saints Catholic School, St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
Register and pay online
Commuter: $20.00 includes meals and materials
Single Occupancy: $55.00 includes accommodations, meals and materials
Double Occupancy: $100.00 includes accommodations, meals and materials for both participants
