Upcoming Retreat
November 1-2 at Sienna Retreat Center in Racine, Wisconsin
Mayslake Ministries offers FREE spiritual outreach programs to our military men and women suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress. For many soldiers life, including their spiritual life has been forever changed by the experience of military service, deployment, and mobilization. The Veterans’ Weekend is a Christian-based program designed to help military men and women come to spiritual healing and reconciliation with God, their families and one another. The program specifically addresses the issue of Post-Traumatic Spiritual Stress.
This is a one night weekend retreat offered at no cost to veterans and their spouse or significant other (who are encouraged to attend) in a place of safety, respite and support. Retreat leader, Sr. Linda McClenahan, a veteran herself, served as a communications Sergeant in the III Corps area of Vietnam. She is now a Dominican Sister and Licensed Professional Counselor and Therapist whose ministry involves helping veterans deal with trauma.
There is a $25 REFUNDABLE registration fee to hold spot.
Reserve your spot today!
“I walked in feeling nervous and anxious, unsure of what to expect at this retreat. Within the first hour I felt more relaxed and at home than I have in years. These people “get it.” After my retreat, I have slept with regular dreams, no nightmares. I can now see that my PTSD is a small piece of my puzzle that can be managed instead of a HUGE thing that defines me. This retreat gave me hope and saved my marriage.”
—Marc and Michele, US Army
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction is now available for the military. A free will donation is accepted for spiritual direction.
Brian Caley, CPSD
Catholic Spiritual Director
Brian Caley holds a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Mayslake Ministries Sacred Presence Program. An Iraq war veteran, Brian served 8 years in the Army. Brian holds a holds technical degree in Information Security and works as a call center specialist. He is married to his lovely wife Ruth.
Specialties: Veterans/PTSD, Anxiety, Returning to the Faith
Eugenia Jarosz Callison
Catholic Spiritual Director
Eugenia Jarosz Callison holds a certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Claret Center. Eugenia serves Mayslake Ministries specializing in the needs of Veterans and Military, and is a member of Operation Support Our Troops America Leap of Faith Team which helps Gold Star Families move forward in their grief, Eugenia holds a Master of Arts Degree from Catholic Theological Union, and has served as the Director for The Emmaus Formation for Ministry Program. A music therapist and liturgical musician, Eugenia is married and the mother of adult children and grandchildren.
Specialties: Military families, Women’s Spirituality, Music Therapy
