Healing lives with hope.

Restoring-Me is a Catholic retreat program of the Diocese of San Bernardino. Restoring Me retreats consist of a series of one-day healing retreats for individuals who have suffered physical, sexual, emotional, or spiritual abuse, or neglect. Restoring Me retreats focus on the restoration of the dignity and identity of the person, as a child of God, created in His image and likeness.

 

The purpose of Restoring-Me retreats is to provide a Catholic faith-based healing environment where participants feel welcomed, listened to, accompanied, know that they are not alone, and can share their personal experiences in a safe, sacred, and confidential setting.

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Our goal is to help participants experience God’s love and presence in their lives through Scripture based prayer, spiritual exercises, reflection, and faith sharing.

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It is important to understand that although sharing experiences is an important part of the healing process, participants are not obligated to talk about their personal lives or painful experiences. All are encouraged to share only what they feel they are ready to share when they are ready to share it.

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The team that facilitates the Restoring-Me retreats is formed by trained volunteers with a great compassion for our brothers and sisters living in grief from hurtful abuse experiences.

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Restoring-Me retreats are not intended to replace professional mental health services, but to provide peer, spiritual, and pastoral support in each participants’ healing process.

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You are always welcome! If you are not be able to attend a particular retreat, come to the next one.

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NOTICE: Restoring Me retreats are for adults only (18+).

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For more information, contact the Retreat Coordinator: 

Phone: (909) 475-5127   

email: esamaniego@sbdiocese.org

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