During this Advent season, spend a weekend with the feminine power of the BLACK MADONNA. Through presentations, prayer, and silence, allow her power of healing and rebirth to touch the soul.
Check-in: December 11, 2026 from 3:00pm
Retreat Begins: 5:00pm
Checkout: December 13, 2026 at 11:00am
Retreat Ends: 11:30am
Resident Cost: $385, includes program, meals, and lodging
Commuter Cost: $325, includes program and meals
A $100 non-refundable & non-transferrable deposit is required to reserve your space.
Registration deadline: December 4, 2026
Scholarship funding is available. Apply here.
About the Facilitator
Don Bisson, FMS, D.Min.
Don Bisson Is a spiritual director, trainer and supervisor of directors. He is widely respected as a commentator and workshop leader on the interrelationship of spirituality and psychology. A Marist brother based in New York, he has graduate degrees in Liturgy, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology.
Traveling to Mercy Center Auburn
We are nestled in the Sierra foothills of Northern California, just minutes from historic downtown Auburn and easily accessible from Sacramento, the Bay Area, and the surrounding region.
BY CAR:
Driving Directions are on our website.
BY TRAIN:
People coming from the Bay Area can take the Capital Corridor AMTRAK train to Sacramento's Valley Station or the Auburn station. From there, you can an Uber/Lift to the retreat center.
BY PLANE:
The Sacramento International Airport is the closest. From there, you can take an Uber/Lift to the retreat center.
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