What Others Are Saying

“The JOURNEY retreat changed my life. The weekend was a spiritual booster and the relationships formed within this community have brought accountability, fellowship, and so much joy to my life.”

— Kaleb Ewell, St. Therese Catholic Church North, Kansas City, MO

“The invite to the Journey retreat was a great blessing, but I didn't realize it at the time. The Journey weekend was a perfect blend of spiritual and personal reflection, scripture, worship, and music.  The time away from outside distractions allowed me a deeper exploration of my relationship with Christ, a new way to experience the Bible, and focused prayer and discussions with other women I might never have known. This retreat continues to bestow gifts:  It has strengthened my faith, my marriage, and our parish family.  The weekend has also provided very special friendships that have flourished with time.”

— Patti Brownback, Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, Lenexa, KS

“The Journey retreat weekend has had such a tremendous impact on my life and my own spiritual growth. I thank God I had the grace to respond "Here I am, send me" when he whispered in my ear "Whom shall we send". Oh, the richness and fruitfulness of our faith and Tradition if we will but take the time to "come and see". There is no greater gift you can give yourself than to say a resounding "Yes" to the Journey retreat.”

— Ken Jennison, Ascension Catholic Parish, Overland Park, KS

"The retreat program made such a difference in my life personally and in the life of the parish. The parish became more than a place of worship, but a home, and as the hymn says, "strangers now are friends."

— Kate Hodel, St. Anthony’s, Lake of the Ozarks, MO

“The retreat changed my life, igniting a much closer walk with Christ. I know this is true for me, and I've heard the same from so many others. God is great!”

— Roger Lenertz, Holy Family Catholic Church, Eudora, KS

“Saint Catherine Wichita was so blessed to have a Mission Team from Ascension host our weekend. The response from the weekend was very positive and we went on to host our own weekend. Everyone felt it was a boost to their faith and drew them closer to Jesus which was evident.”

— Dave Warlick, St. Catherine of Siena Church, Wichita, KS