Dear Friends,

It is with great joy that the Cenacle Sisters announce to you the official opening of Emmaus Spirituality Center on June 1, 2020.

As you may remember, last November we shared with you the difficult decision to close the Cenacle Retreat House/Cenacle on Memorial as of May 31, 2020.  At the same time, we told you of the gradual emergence of Emmaus Spirituality Center, born of the desire of our spiritual directors and friends to continue our legacy of spiritual ministry. 

After many months of faithful and diligent work, Emmaus has come to birth! It is a privilege to walk with this discerning faith community: rooted in Cenacle Spirituality, grounded in prayer, and ecumenical in nature, as they have come to know themselves in a new way. Their Mission Statement says it well: 

They are called...
To companion all who desire
to awaken and deepen their relationship with God, self and others,
and to accompany them on their journey of transformation.

As a part of this, Emmaus Spirituality Center will sponsor the Spiritual Direction Institute. The transfer of program with its staff from the Cenacle to Emmaus is a significant part of continuing the ministry which flows from the Cenacle charism. Along with the actual formation program, Emmaus will also sponsor the supervision program and Professional Development Days for spiritual directors.

Especially in this moment, as we continue to live with the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis, it is truly a blessing to witness how God continues to create something new. 
How good it is!

It is a joy for us to introduce you to Emmaus Spirituality Center, and we look forward to our continued collaboration with this group of gifted spiritual directors as we work together to serve the spiritual needs of the people of God in the Texas Gulf Coast area. Join us in asking God’s abundant blessings on Emmaus and on their ministry. Please continue to pray for us, too, in this time of transition.

With love in Christ, your Cenacle Sisters,

Mary Dennison, Lois Dideon, Ann Goggin, Roselle Haas, and Mary Ann Peters

And, now...
a message from Emmaus Spirituality Center...
It is with great appreciation, excitement and faith that we announce the emergence of Emmaus Spirituality Center! It has been an adventure getting to this point and we are incredibly grateful for the support and guidance provided by the Sisters over this past year as this all began to take shape.

We cannot wait to see you, to serve you, and to grow in faith with you! Having said that, it is important that we have a way to keep in touch, especially with the "new normal" that has resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please know that your information WILL NOT be transferred over from The Cenacle database. Emmaus Spirituality Center will only be contacting those who have subscribed to the Emmaus contact list. This is to maintain the confidentiality that you are accustomed to as one who attends programs or spiritual direction at The Cenacle.

In order to receive the latest information from Emmaus Spirituality Center regarding upcoming programs, the Spiritual Direction Institute, and professional development, you will need to opt in for updates. You can do that simply by clicking on the button below .

[We will be providing "virtual" programming via Zoom until the social distancing orders are lifted.]
There is a lot of momentum building and we are excited to share what is to come...
spiritual direction, spiritual growth programs, the Spiritual Direction Institute (SDI), supervision, profession development opportunities for Directors... and more!

YOU will be a vital part of the success of the spirituality center. Much like a church, it's just a building without the people. Help us continue to grow a thriving community and meet the needs of those in and around the Houston area.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

The Emmaus Spirituality Center