Program Dates
8 February – 5 March 2027
St. Dymphna National Institute of Wellness in association with the CBCI Office for Healthcare
Shalom Wellness Program for Catholic Sisters
A month of peace, healing and renewal — where professional psychological care meets deep spiritual accompaniment, in the warm embrace of community.
Admission Open — Limited Seats Only
26 Daysof healing & renewal
Holistic Caremind · heart · spirit
The journey begins in
8th February 2027
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Venue
Holy Cross Centre, Mondali, Kolkata
Medium of Instruction
English
Admission
Open — Limited Seats Only
“Shalom” — peace, wholeness, completeness
About the Program
A sacred pause for hearts that give so much
Shalom is a month-long residential wellness program prayerfully designed for Catholic Sisters. In the warmth of a supportive community and under the care of experienced professionals, sisters are invited to pause, breathe and tend to their own inner journey — gently and at depth.
Organised by the St. Dymphna National Institute of Wellness in association with the CBCI Office for Healthcare, the program weaves together professional psychological care, human formation and deep spiritual renewal. Sisters who give themselves so generously to the Church and to the world deserve a space where their own hearts can be heard, healed and refreshed.
- A safe, confidential and respectful environment
- Guided by qualified mental-health & spiritual care professionals
- Individual accompaniment through the whole journey
- The serenity of a peaceful retreat setting
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0Goal — Wholeness
What the Program Includes
Twelve doors into wholeness
Every element of the program has been thoughtfully placed to support healing, growth and renewal — personally and in community.
Clinical Evaluation
A caring, professional assessment at the start of the journey, so that every sister receives exactly the accompaniment she needs.
Emotional Regulation
Learn gentle, practical ways to understand and steady your emotions — bringing calm and clarity into daily life and mission.
Skill Training
Hands-on training in life and ministry skills that strengthen confidence and effectiveness in community living and service.
Individual Psychotherapy
One-to-one, confidential sessions with experienced therapists — a safe space to be heard, understood and gently healed.
Roots of Childhood & Family Issues
Understanding, with compassion, how early family experiences shape us — and finding freedom and peace from old wounds.
Community Experience
The gift of journeying together — sharing, listening and belonging in a community that understands and supports.
Communication
Grow in clear, kind and courageous communication — building deeper trust in community and in ministry.
Behavioral Modification
Recognising unhelpful patterns and gently forming new, life-giving habits that support wellbeing and mission.
Leadership Skills
Nurturing servant-leadership — leading with vision, humility and inner strength in communities and institutions.
Conflict & Grief Work
Facing loss, hurt and conflict with grace — finding reconciliation, inner healing and the courage to let go.
Spiritual Exercises & Meditation
Deep prayer, guided spiritual exercises and silence — letting the Peace of Christ dwell in the heart.
Self-Care Practices
Simple, sustainable rhythms of rest, balance and self-compassion to carry home — caring for the caregiver.
How the Month Unfolds
A gentle journey, step by step
From arrival to sending forth, each phase of the program builds gently on the previous one — at a life-giving pace.
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Arrival & Welcome
Settling into the peace of the retreat setting — orientation, community building and a caring clinical evaluation to understand each sister's hopes and needs.
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Inner Healing
Gentle, professional inner work — individual psychotherapy, emotional regulation and understanding the roots of childhood and family experiences.
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Growth in Skills & Community
Skill training, communication, behavioural growth and leadership — enriched by the shared experience of community living.
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Renewal & Sending Forth
Conflict and grief work, spiritual exercises, meditation and self-care practices — carrying the peace of Shalom back into life and ministry.
Why Shalom
Everything is prepared for you
Professional & Compassionate Care
Guided by qualified mental-health professionals experienced in accompanying religious sisters with respect and confidentiality.
Holistic Approach
Caring for the whole person — mind, heart, body and spirit — in one integrated, seamless journey of wellness.
Serene Retreat Setting
The peaceful ambience of Holy Cross Centre, Mondali, Kolkata — a restful space away from the demands of daily ministry.
Community of Support
Journeying together with sister-participants from across the country brings belonging, mutual understanding and lasting friendships.
Practical Life Skills
Concrete, usable tools in communication, leadership and behaviour that strengthen daily community life and mission.
Transformation That Lasts
Return home with a personal toolkit of meditation, spiritual exercises and self-care practices that keep the peace of Shalom alive.
The Venue
Holy Cross Centre, Mondali
The program will be hosted at the peaceful Holy Cross Centre, Mondali, Kolkata — a serene and welcoming retreat setting, ideal for a month of rest, reflection and renewal. Away from the noise and hurry of everyday mission, the Centre offers the quiet and sacred space every heart longs for.
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AddressHoly Cross Centre, Mondali, Kolkata, West Bengal
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Dates8 February – 5 March 2027 (residential)
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ArrivalSisters are requested to arrive by the evening of 7 February 2027
For Admission & Information
Reach out to us
Our sisters will be happy to guide you through the admission process and answer any questions you may have.
Sr. Dr. Joan Chunkapura, MMS
Director · St. Dymphna Institute
Sr. Virginia T. Sangma, AC
Program Director · St. Dymphna Institute
Sr. Jasmine, ASMI
Coordinator
“Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”
— Matthew 18:20Admission Open — Limited Seats Only
Reserve your place in this journey of peace
Seats are limited so that every sister can be accompanied personally. Reach out today — a warm welcome awaits you.