Ninth Annual Headteachers’

National Retreat Coombe Abbey Hotel Brinklow Rd 11th and 12th June 2020 Coventry Warwickshire (Option to come afternoon/evening of 10th June) CV3 2AB The challenge of discipleship today

An invitation to Catholic Headteachers and Governors to explore and reflect RETREAT upon their personal spirituality and its influence on their leadership. LEADER The Right Reverend Bishop

A passionate campaigner for social justice and care for the environment.

Eugène Burnand. The Disciples Peter and John Running to the Sepulchre on the Morning of the Resurrection. AN OPPORTUNITY An inspirational TO RELAX, REFLECT leader and Advocate AND RENEW The Catholic Headteachers’ Retreat is a chance to explore and reflect on one’s own spirituality and leadership in the context of Catholic education.

Thank you so much for another wonderful Retreat. Retreat leader “ It is a special spiritual The Right Reverend John Arnold, experience and enables me Bishop of to further enhance my prayer Bishop John Arnold was born in Sheffield life and that of the school. on 12th June 1953. He is a graduate of the University of Oxford, where he studied Law at A perfect location with ” Trinity College. He was called to the bar in the welcome opportunities and Middle Temple in 1976 after studying at the “ time to contemplate, reflect Council of Legal Education. and pray. Thank you! After entering the novitiate of the Institute of Charity (Rosminians) and taking simple vows The music was beautiful!” in 1978, he began his studies at the Gregorian Thank you. I felt very University in Rome. In 1981 Bishop John “ comfortable and welcome. transferred to the Archdiocese of Westminster, I’ve not experienced anything continuing his studies at the Venerable English like this before. I enjoyed the College Rome and completing both a licence permission to take time and and a doctorate in Canon Law. space with no ‘to do’ list at In 2001 Father John was appointed Chancellor the end! and Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Westminster, being named by Pope John Paul II Thank you.” This was as a Chaplain to the Papal Household in 2003. unexpected, challenging but He was ordained Bishop on 2nd February 2006 “ needed. and appointed as an of the Archdiocese of Westminster. This time” has really helped Bishop John is a member of the Bishops’ me to understand my Conference Department for International Affairs; “ vocation as a Head in context Chair of CAFOD’s Board of Trustees and a Trustee of Caritas Social Action Network. and see how God is working appointed Bishop John Arnold as the Bishop of through me. Thank you! Salford on Tuesday, 30th September 2014. ” THE NINTH ANNUAL HEADTEACHERS’ AND GOVERNORS’ RETREAT RETREAT TO BE HELD AT CJM COOMBE ABBEY HOTEL Originally a 12th century Music Group Cistercian abbey, set in 500 acres of picturesque grounds. Retreat Fee: £320

A truly stunning venue situated in Warwickshire

500 acres of magnificent grounds and gardens

Elegant and comfortable bedrooms

THE NINTH ANNUAL HEADTEACHERS’ AND GOVERNORS’ RETREAT PROGRAMME Wednesday 10th June - afternoon and evening early arrivals Thursday 11th June 2020

TIME ACTIVITY

10.30 Welcome 10.40 Morning Prayer (Liturgy Group) 11.00 Session 1 Bishop John Arnold 12.30 Lunch 13.30 Free time for private prayer, walks, reading etc. 15.30 Tea 16.00 Session 2 Bishop John Arnold 17.00 Free time for prayer, walks etc. Service of reconciliation with possibility of private confession for 18.00 those who wish (Led by Bishop John Arnold, prepared by liturgy group). 19.15 Dinner 21.30 Optional Benediction and adoration for those who wish.

Friday 12th June 2020

TIME ACTIVITY

09.00 Morning Prayer (Liturgy Group) 09.30 Session 3 Bishop John Arnold 10.30 Coffee break 11.00 Session 4 Bishop John Arnold 12.15 Celebration of Eucharist (and priests who wish to concelebrate). 13.15 Lunch

CONTACT For further information please contact Suzanne Riley at [email protected] Tel: 0208 462 1392

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