Invitation

Retreat with Canon Luke Smith, Monday 8 to Friday 12 June.

Retreat begins with supper at 6pm and ends after breakfast on the last day.

Cost: £405.

Rejoicing in hearing the voice of the Bridegroom – Spiritual lessons from St John the Baptist
“The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore, this joy of mine is now complete” (Gospel of St John 3:29)

Canon Luke was ordained Priest for the Archdiocese of Southwark in Corpus Christi Church, Tonbridge on 4 June 1995. After several years as an Assistant Priest he was appointed as Parish Priest at Ss Austin & Gregory in Margate (2002- 2014) during which time he completed an MA in Spirituality, and served as Dean of the Thanet Deanery from 2007, he was appointed as a Chapter Canon in 2012. In 2014, Canon Luke became Parish Priest at St Francis, Maidstone and Dean of the Maidstone Deanery 2014-2017 before being appointed as Spiritual Director of St John’s Seminary, Wonersh. 

Archbishop John Wilson announced Canon Luke's new role as Episcopal Vicar for Priestly Life on 8 April 2022 and he is a member of the Ongoing Formation Team for the Archdiocese.

For more information and to book please contact Sr Margaret Mattison:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0121 415 6100

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