Sister Catherine Anne Soley, ra
Catherine Soley is a Religious of the Assumption who has been involved in the ministry of spiritual direction for about 10 years. She has a certificate from the Jesuit Retreat Center in Guelph, Ontario and in 2023 completed the Spiritual Director Internship Initiative program. Catherine has also directed members of her congregation on retreat. Catherine holds a BFA in painting from Tyler School of Art and pursued theological studies at Assumption University in Worcester, MA. She currently resides in West Philadelphia, PA.
Upcoming Programs by Sister Catherine Anne Soley, ra
Fall Directed Retreat Weekend II 2026
Also With Melissa Baird and Sister Jean Marie Holup, SS.C.M.
A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God's voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes. Our Spiritual Directors on staff will […]
Summer Directed Silent Retreat Weekend 2027
Also With Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ, Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN, Fr. Raymond Donaldson, SJ and Buff Barnes
A Directed Retreat Weekend is a time of of prayer and silence to listen more deeply to the voice of God within, and to share what is heard during this silence with an experienced spiritual guide. If you prefer not to meet with a Director during your retreat, please note it on your registration. Date: […]
Retreat Among the Trees
Also With Janira Bremner
A journey of encounter: Trees divine intertwined. In this walking retreat participants will engage with the trees that inhabit St. Raphaela’s backyard. Moving slowly, we will listen, observe, reflect, and respond in a growing mutual intimacy with these magnificent beings that bless us daily with their presence. We will facilitate a space of learning and […]