On the Feast of the Visitation, Saturday 31st May, Our Lady of Walsingham Church, Occupation Road, Corby, will host a Dominican Marian Day Retreat, offering a rich programme of prayer, teaching, and fellowship in honour of Our Lady.
The day will be led by Fr Richard Ounsworth, OP and Sr Philomena Benedict, OP, both members of the Dominican Order and originate from within our own Diocese of Northampton.
Fr Richard Ounsworth, OP is a Dominican friar and scripture scholar, currently based in Wendover. He teaches New Testament theology at Blackfriars, Oxford, and is a respected speaker and author. Sr Philomena Benedict, OP belongs to the Dominican Sisters English Congregation of St Catherine of Siena originates from Bletchley. She is an experienced catechist and spiritual director, known for her accessible and faith-filled teaching.
All are warmly invited to attend for the whole day or just part of it.
Timetable for the Day:
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11:30am – Sacrament of Confession
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11:45am – Chaplet of St Dominic
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12:00noon – Angelus & Holy Mass
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12:30pm – Bring Your Own Lunch
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1:15pm – Talk by Fr Richard Ounsworth, OP
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2:00pm – Eucharistic Exposition & Confession
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3:00pm – Tea, coffee, and cake
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3:30pm – Talk by Sr Philomena Benedict, OP
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4:00pm – Holy Rosary
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4:30pm – Dominican Blessing & Dismissal
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5:30pm – Vigil Mass for Sunday
This retreat offers a special opportunity to deepen your love for Our Lady and engage with the Dominican spiritual tradition. We look forward to welcoming you.
