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St. Francis Convent and Retreat Center in Hankinson, ND is looking for a full-time Dietary / Housekeeping Assistant. Duties include: For more information, contact Karen at (701) 242-7195.

Recently, we were pleased to again the women’s Cursillo weekend. We hope it was an enriching experience for all in attendance!

Hankinson, ND We will meet 7-9pm the 3rd Friday of each month during the school year. Teens of all denominations are welcome! Each session will include: getting acquainted; catching up with friends discussing Living Joy: 9 Rules that will Change Your Life praying together enjoying each other’s company, snacks; games 2024-25 dates for Youth Night at the Convent are:August 16 – September 20 – October 18 – November 15December 20 – January 17 – February Read more…

We have a lot of events coming up here at St. Francis Retreat Center – from quilting groups to youth night to Come & See weekends! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and keep an eye on our events page on this site to stay updated.

You are invited to join Deacon Ben Seitz and his wife, Jennine, for a fun get-away weekend for Catholic married couples, February 14-16 at St. Francis Retreat Center, Hankinson, ND www.sixstonejars.org Learn about yourself, your spouse, and your marriage.  * Techniques for putting God first in your family * Develop strategies for communicating openly and honestly * Learn the power of forgiveness * Get answers to the question: Why does my spouse do that?

It’s a new year! 2025! Are you looking for a way to grow in your faith this year? Consider joining Sr. Mary Ruth, online or in-person for study/discussion groups on Mondays. If you’re an early bird, the 6 a.m. group might be a good fit for you. Or if you’re a night owl, we have a group meeting at 7 p.m. Here’s the schedule for the upcoming groups: MORNING SESSIONS EVENING SESSIONS Presence: The Mystery Read more…

Men and women of all ages are invited to join us in December for an Advent retreat as we prepare for the Jubilee year! We will be delving into the inspiring stories of “Our Forebears in Hope” found in scripture. The weekend includes presentations, discussion, sacraments, and times for prayer and reflection. For more information, contact Sr. Christina at srchristinamarie@sfcretreats.org or 701-242-7195.  Online participation is an option.

Kick start your spiritual life each week with our Monday programming!We have both morning and evening sessions coming up where we’ll meet to pray, watch a video, and discuss our faith. Contact Sr. Mary Ruth at (701) 242-7195 or by email if you are interested. Here’s a list of upcoming Monday programs: The Search: Finding the Meaning of Life.” Join Sr. Mary Ruth for study and discussion on the video series: “The Search: Finding the Read more…

We are excited to announce Second Saturdays of Reflection at the Franciscan Retreat Center in Hankinson, ND Facilitated by Sr. Mary Ruth Huhn, OSF! Content for this series is, in part, inspired by and derived from Fr. James Brent’s book entitled “The Father’s House: Discovering Our Home in the Trinity,” with an emphasis on one chapter each month. Here’s an outline for the year: September 14: The Holy TrinityOctober 12: To Be Jesus ChristNovember 9: Read more…

We’re excited to inform you that Sr. Mary Ruth will again be offering a monthly “Youth Night at the Convent,” the 3rd Friday of the month. The first session will be August 16, 2024 ~ 7-9pm Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 14 so we areprepared to accommodate everyone. Teens of all denominations are welcome! Each session will include: getting acquainted; catching up with friends discussing Living Joy: 9 Rules that will ChangeYour Life praying together Read more…