2019 Women's Retreat

Though she always had a deep love for the arts, Aly Aleigha's musical talent was only ever expressed in her bedroom for most of her life. Aleigha has been writing songs and stories for as long as she can remember, though she did not seriously pick up an instrument until high school. Petrified of being the center of attention yet unable to contain the musical drive swelling inside her, Aly began to play guitar and sing at Church events in her high school years. "It has always been much easier to play at Church, because then it's less about me and more about glorifying the Lord," says Aleigha. During her studies at Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH, Aly's parents encouraged her to record an album, she felt she was being called out of her comfort zone cutting her first EP (4- track album). Aleigha moved to Duluth, MN for work, where she met the rest of her band. The band's unique, eclectic sound drew national attention. In the same month after releasing their first fulllength album, The Labyrinth, the indie-americana music group was invited to perform and receive the 2016 "Emerging Artist Award" at AbbeyFest in Pennsylvania. We are blessed and overjoyed to have Aly and her group provide our Music Ministry 2017. http://www.aly-aleigha.com

Sister Timothy Marie Kennedy, O.C.D. is a member of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles. She was born and raised in Long Beach California, the third of five children. Sister Timothy Marie attended Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles California and has a B.A. in English and an M.S. in Educational Administration. She has served in the retreat and education ministries of the Carmelite Sisters as Retreat Directress, Vocation Directress, teacher and principal in various schools. She comes from a family of Irish writers and storytellers.

We also have a book signing by author, Sister Timothy Marie for her new book, IN THE FACE OF DARKNESS. Other promotional items from the Carmelite Sisters will also be available. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity!

Sister Regina Marie Gorman, O.C.D. was raised in Los Angeles and she is grateful to be a Carmelite Sister of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles for 46 years. She holds a Masters in Theology and Christian Ministry from Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH. Sister is known for her tireless commitment to bring Jesus Christ to those with whom she works and serves. Her service to her community has been in the role of Superior General, Vicar General, Directress of Novices, Junior High teacher, public speaker, and above all, as a friend and companion. Through the gift of the Carmelite charism, Sister Regina Marie continues to invite countless people into the presence of the living God.

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