The Reed of God
2025-11-05 - 2025-12-17 | Immaculate Heart of Mary, 1905 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44223
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

Poustinia Retreat
2026-03-06 17:00 - 2026-03-08 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Loyola Retreat House, 700 Killinger Rd, Clinton, OH, 44216, United States
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.

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Behold Mother/Daughter Retreat
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, 21281 Chardon Rd, Euclid, OH, 44117, United States
“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.

One Day Course: This Is My Body Given Up For You
2026-04-11 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Our Lady of the Angels Church, 3644 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, Ohio, 44111, United States
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

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$45/person includes book and refreshments
Registration closes 4/4/2025

To the Heights Father/Son Retreat
2026-04-26 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe, OH, 44092, United States
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

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Series: St. Francis of Assisi
2026-07-08 - 2026-08-12 | Immaculate Heart of Mary, 1905 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44223
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

Book Study: The Good, The Messy, and the Beautiful
2026-07-13 - 2026-08-10 | Saint Barnabas, 9451 Brandywine Rd, Northfield, OH, 44067
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

Book Study: Left to Tell - St. Basil
2026-07-14 - 2026-08-11 | St. Basil the Great, 8700 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH, 44141, United States
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

Book Study: Left to Tell - IHM
2026-09-02 - 2026-09-30 | Immaculate Heart of Mary, 1905 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44223
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

Night of Giving 2026
2026-09-03 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Pinstripes Cleveland, 111 Park Ave Suite 105, Beachwood, OH, 44122
Pinstripes Cleveland in Beachwood
Cocktail hour at 5:30pm, programming to follow from 6:30pm-8:30pm

Featuring Speaker Jen Settle

Jen 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.

Cleveland Catholic Women's Day of Reflection
2026-10-03 08:30 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Holiday Inn, 6001 Rockside Rd, Independence, OH, 44131
For more info on the 2026 CCW Day of Reflection, click here

Individual Tickets Go On Sale August 1st.
Early bird sale until August 15th: $50/ticket

Sponsor and Parish Partner Information

Join us spiritually and financially by choosing a level that suits your desire to invest in the mission.

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