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A Meeting Place So Serene, Even the Trees Whisper

The Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona offers non-profit organizations an exclusively serene gathering place for meetings, conferences, and special events. Nestled in the lush desert valley by majestic Camelback Mountain in greater Phoenix, the Franciscan Renewal Center (also known as the “Casa de Paz y Bien” or simply “the Casa”), invites such groups to gather for single-day or multi-day events in beautiful desert spaces and technologically equipped banquet facilities.

With conference rooms and lodging designed to inspire the mind and soothe the spirit, as well as exceptional food to nourish the body, the Franciscan Renewal Center is a wellness plan for non-profits that allows them to renew and recharge.

Just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the Franciscan Renewal Center is a world away from the frenzy of the city – providing abundant opportunities for clarity, focus, and solitude on our 25 pristine acres. Distractions are minimized so every non-profit group can focus and maximize their meeting or conference success.

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Legacy Workshop Part II
Wednesday July 11th 2018 - 1:00pm
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Wednesday July 11th 2018 - 7:00pm
Legacy Workshop Part I
Thursday July 12th 2018 - 9:00am
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Thursday July 12th 2018 - 7:00pm
Spiritual Spa Weekend
Friday July 13th 2018 - 6:00pm
Native American Flute Journey
Saturday July 14th 2018 - 9:00am

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Order Scrip Gift Cards and E-Cards and support the Casa.Visit the Scrip table in the Hospitality area on Sunday, June 24 (morning Masses).Purchase gift cards for travel, hotels, clothing, groceries, Back to School, restaurants, etc. — perfect for every day needs!Sue Force will have a limited amount of Safeway and Sprouts gift cards for sale that day — no need to sign up online.Enroll today at:www.shopwithscrip.com,Family Enrollment Code:L74FCBEL57655 … See MoreSee Less

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The United Nations’ World Refugee Day is June 20Each year, this event honors the courage, strength, and determination of women, men, and children who are forced to flee their homeland under threat of persecution, conflict, and violence.A record 65.6 million people are either refugees, asylum seekers, or internally displaced across the globe. (UN refugee agency — June 2017)Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program welcomes refugees with homes furnished by community donations along with other support to help them through the steps to become productive members of their new communities.To learn more, call Dawn Dishman at 602.749.4463 orvisit catholiccharitiesaz.org … See MoreSee Less

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Franciscan Renewal Center

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We have so much to celebrate at the Casa.We celebrate our dedicated staff of 50, inspired daily to be here serving others; our nearly 1,000 devoted volunteers putting their faith into action in a variety of ministries andopportunities; our 15 board of directors members, ensuring we are on mission and pursuing a vision that is strategic as well as responsibility for fiduciary oversight; our numerous heads of ministry, both for liturgy and social action programs, volunteering tirelessly and ensuring the Casa meets the needs of our own community as well as those beyond our community; our 17 therapists providing 5,000 dedicated hours of behavior health counseling where no one is turned away for lack of funds.And truly, where else in the country can you worship in such a beautiful place and have a retreat center equipped with 88 lodging rooms and 16 conference rooms, delicious meals, and offering 200 programs for enrichment and spiritual growth right in your own backyard? Everyone is invited and encouraged to do one retreat at the Casa a year. It can be life-changing and healing.Yes, the Casa truly is a unique place, not only here in the Valley, but the entire country. We hear time and time again, there is no place quite like the Franciscan Renewal Center.This year the Casa has been able to not only meet our budget, but to preserve additional funds for much needed repairs and unanticipated expenses. This generous and life-giving community is certainly something to celebrate. This is why we have built a new church together, debt free. What is moving for me is to see the ideas of the community becoming real and revealing the power and presence of God within us. We are the church.We also have built 32 new lodging rooms and renovated 30 others. We have built a stable infrastructure of utilities that will last decades. We have expanded the dining room and lobby and relocated our gift shop. Soon we will build a large Community Life Center for our families as well as our hundreds of nonprofit groups who utilize our campus.We are a place where ‘All are welcome’ is not a catch phrase, but lived daily in and around our beautiful property; a place where no one is turned away for lack of funds; a place that refuses to discriminate and enthusiastically embraces a culture of Franciscan values; a place where another exciting year is ahead.If you would like to join me for a Chit Chat with Charlie feedback lunch among Casa friends, please contact Sarah Privée at sarah@thecasa.org to schedule.I look forward to it.— Charlie Brown, General Manager … See MoreSee Less

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More than 300 opportunities for spiritual and intellectual growth outside of Mass exist at the Casa. Search our Calendar [link to RM Portal] and learn about program types below.
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