Date/Time
Date(s) - Jun 09, 2025
9:30 am - 3:15 pm

On this memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church, the patroness of the Diocese of Allentown, PA, join Father Louis Bellopede for a day retreat as he reflects upon Mary as the mother of Our Lord and how she is intrinsically linked to the Church as her mother, too. Susan DeBartoli, author of Welcoming the Holy Spirit with Padre Pio, will also offer a presentation on how we can use our unique spiritual gifts to love others and encounter Christ. Her book will be available for purchase and book signing throughout the day. There is no cost to attend this retreat; however, it is a ticketed event.  Registration opens on May 2nd. Bring your own packed lunch or pre-order and pre-pay $20.00 for a boxed lunch when registering for your ticket on-line. The deadline to order lunch is Monday, June 2nd.

Monday, June 9, 2025
Welcome, Opening Prayer, and Conference #1 – 9:30 AM
Mass – 10:30 AM
Rosary with Veneration of the Relic Glove of Padre Pio – 11:30 AM
Confessions, Lunch, and Free Time to Visit the Museum, Gift Shop, Our Lady of Grace Chapel, and Book Table – 12:00 PM
Conference #2 – 1:30 PM
Break & Book Signing – 2:30 PM
Divine Mercy Chaplet – 3:00 PM

About Our Presenter:
Susan De Bartoli is a pilgrimage tour operator and owner of Little Flower Pilgrimages. She attended Brooklyn College and is a Lady Commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. Susan is also the author of Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio and serves as the secretary of the Board of Directors of the Padre Pio Foundation of America located in Connecticut.

About Our Retreat Director:
Father Louis Bellopede has been a beloved priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for 34 years. Father earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Temple University and his Master of Divinity Degree from Saint Charles Seminary. He currently serves as the Pastor of Saint Agnes Parish in
West Chester, PA