Events

A 6-week book study, led by TOB CLE’s Jen Ricard 11/4 through 12/17 (no meeting 11/26) 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Immaculate Heart of Mary, Cuyahoga Falls $35/person

Retreat will be held at Loyola retreat house in Green, Ohio.  Optional formation meeting: 7 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, February 19th (location TBD) $185/person includes speaker, priest stipends, lodging, & meals. Click here for more info

“And Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.’” (LK 1:38) A mother-daughter retreat designed specifically for adult and teen women in the spirit of Mary's fiat. Spend the day strengthening the relationships with the special women in your life through focused reflections and inspiring conversation on the feminine mind, body and spirit. This year’s theme is “Behold Friendship.” Lunch, snacks and drinks provided. The retreat will close with the Sunday vigil Mass at 4pm celebrated by Fr. Damian Ference. Mass is open to the public. All teens must be accompanied by an adult. Event date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 10am to 4pm Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, 21281 Chardon Rd., Euclid, OH 44117 Tickets: $40 per person Scholarships available, please reach out to Maria at mwancata@tobcle.org Lunch Provided The Behold Retreat is a collaboration between the Diocese of Cleveland’s Office of Marriage and Family Ministry and TOB CLE.

Join us for this one day retreat covering Pope St. JPII's teachings on what it means to be human. -Engaging Lectures from TOB experts -Small group discussion -Q & A sessions -Holy Hour study materials -Breakfast and Lunch provided ​ $45/person includes book and refreshments Registration closes 4/4/2025

A retreat in the spirit of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, designed to bring fathers and sons these men closer both to each other and to the Lord. For Fathers and sons in 7th-12th grade This year’s retreat will be April 26th, 2026, at the  Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe, OH. Our guest speaker will be former professional quarterback and Super Bowl winner Elvis Grbac Event date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 11am to 4pm Location: Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Avenue, Euclid, 44092 Tickets: $35/person, scholarships available. For questions or for scholarship information, email Rafe Lewis at rlewis@tobcle.org Lunch Provided

Starting July 8th, a 6-week series on the life of St. Francis of Assisi, led by Jen Ricard.  Wednesdays from 9:30am-11am at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Cuyahoga Falls (Zoom option available).   $20/ticket includes a copy of the book and light refreshments  

A 5-week book study for married and engaged couples. Hosted at St. Barnabas in Northfield. Mondays from 7pm-8:30pm in Bedell Commons starting July 13th - led by Jen Ricard and Frank Ricard. Ticketing Options: $45 package includes two tickets and one book $65 package includes two tickets and two books

In preparation for our CCW Day of Reflection, join us for a  5-week book study of the autobiography of our guest speaker for the day, Immaculee Ilibagiza, led by Jen Ricard Tuesdays at St. Basil the Great in Brecksville, starting July 14th. Morning sessions: 9:00-10:30 Evening sessions: 7:00-8:30    

In preparation for our CCW Day of Reflection, join us for a  5-week book study of the autobiography of our guest speaker for the day, Immaculee Ilibagiza, led by Jen Ricard. Wednesdays at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Cuyahoga Falls, starting September 2nd. Morning sessions: 9:30-11:00 Evening sessions: 7:00-8:30 $35/ticket includes a copy of the book and light refreshments  

Pinstripes Cleveland in Beachwood Cocktail hour at 5:30pm, programming to follow from 6:30pm-8:30pmFeaturing Speaker Jen SettleJen Settle, M.A., is the Director of Ongoing Formation and a speaker and faculty member for the Theology of the Body Institute. She has been part of the Institute since 2008, serving as Certification Course Manager, Managing Director, and Director of Programs. Jen has her Bachelor and Master’s degrees in theology and Parish Ministry from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Jen worked in religious education and adult faith formation for 15 years before joining the TOBI staff, teaching Theology of the Body throughout the country. She completed the Spiritual Direction Certificate Program with Divine Mercy University and she now serves as a spiritual director. She is the co-author of the book, Consecration to Jesus through Saint Joseph: An Integrated Look at the Holy Family, and a contributor to the books, Undone: Freeing the Feminine Heart from the Knots of Fear and Shame, and God is Beauty: A Retreat on the Gospel and Art. Jen is a Consecrated Virgin and credits Theology of the Body as integral to discerning and forming her in her vocation. She lives in Orlando, Florida.