# Start of the Clergy Retreat 2025 for Priests of the New Westminster Eparchy

- Link: https://nweparchy.ca/2025/05/start-of-the-clergy-retreat-2025-for-priests-of-the-new-westminster-eparchy/
- Published: 2025-05-05T21:57:03-07:00
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The annual clergy retreat for the New Westminster Eparchy has begun. Most Reverend
Bishop Michael Kwiatkowski blessed the beginning of the retreat and invited the 
faithful to pray for their priests during this special time of spiritual renewal.

The first spiritual reflection was offered by Father John Sianchuk, CSsR, who focused
on the meaning of the Jubilee Year as a time of God’s mercy, hope, and love.

Fr. John emphasized that true hope does not come from ourselves but from the Risen
Christ, who gives us the promise of eternal life. This faith enables believers to
face even death with courage, knowing that death is not the end.

“Let us feel the grace and presence of Christ. Come to Him and trust in Him — when
we are with God, He can transform even what is evil into good,” Fr. John encouraged.

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