What is CEW?

CEW is a lay movement that provides spiritual enrichment and promotes Christian community in relationship with God, self, and others in a weekend retreat setting.

What Happens at a CEW?

A lay team hosts the weekends, which offer talks and other experiences that help participants develop an awareness and appreciation of the Holy Spirit’s movement in our lives. Weekends begin at 8:00 on Friday evening and conclude by 5:00 on Sunday evening.

While people are sometimes reluctant to take the time away from family and stay overnight, it is an important piece of the weekend, as it allows participants to totally immerse themselves in the experience and builds lasting bonds and community.

St. Columbkille and St. Joseph the Worker are proud to have an excellent CEW each February!