The Vocation of Caregiving: The Challenge of Presence

Day Retreat for Caregivers
Saturday, January 31, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sr. Eileen Dooling, R.S.M.

During this day of retreat, we will explore the Caregiving Journey, the choices we make and the personal costs to us. We will discuss The Good Samaritan, the daughter of Jairus, and Mary and Martha, all as models of caregivers.  We will include time for discussion, quiet reflection, the opportunity for conversation with trained counselors, and sharing with one another.

Offering: $75, includes lunch

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Presenter Profile

Sr. Eileen Dooling

Sr. Eileen Dooling has been a Sister of Mercy for 60 years and has served God’s people in a variety of roles. From educator to Sisters of Mercy Leadership to Executive Director at Mercy by the Sea, Sister Eileen believes that those she has served have been her teachers in matters of God and the Christian life. She now volunteers at Hospice as well as in Mercy ministries.