Pause is a small group retreat for women who seek a time of prayer, guidance, and stillness amidst the natural transitions of life, to come and rest, and discover the emerging call of transformation and flourishing that God is inviting you to – God’s love, wisdom and wish for you.

This long-weekend retreat is especially relevant for women in times of transition, whether that be menopause, retirement, or discerning a change or renewal. Each day you are invited to personally enter a story from scripture of women and their transforming encounters with Jesus, with spacious time for listening, silent reflection, and accompaniment.

The retreat is held in the extensive gardens and old growth bushland of Peter Canisius House, Pymble, with full accommodation and meals, retreat facilitation, prayer, take-home resources, and daily one-on-one spiritual accompaniment. Come and rest, rejuvenate and discover God’s love, wisdom and wish for you.

When: Friday 23 October 2026, 10am – Sunday 25 October 2026, 4pm
Where: Peter Canisius House, 102 Mona Vale Road, Pymble NSW
Price: $865 including three full days and two nights’ accommodation, all meals, retreat facilitation, prayer materials, take-home resources, and spiritual accompaniment.
Book by: Friday 9 October 2026. Limited spaces – a 20% deposit is required at registration to secure your spot.

Facilitated by: JISA Spiritual Director Belinda Chapman, an experienced Ignatian Spiritual Director and Giver of the Spiritual Exercises based in George Town, Tasmania.

Register: jisa.org.au – Pause, A Weekend Retreat for Women, Sydney

Source: Jesuit and Ignatian Spirituality Australia