Sr. Kate Hine and Nicole Varnerin enjoy a chat together at Cuvilly House.
“Cuvilly House is like a home away from home. A place where I have always felt welcome to stop
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by for retreats, prayer & conversation or a meal. Sister Kate and the other Sisters welcome friends and guests with the warmest smiles and open hearts.”
Mary T. Belz
Cuvilly House was opened in response to the growing spiritual hunger and need for community that characterizes many young adult Catholics. Its name represents the birth place of St. Julie Billiart, the Sisters of Notre Dame’s Spiritual Mother. St. Julie as a young adult in her early 20’s, was paralyzed and bedridden as a result of trauma she experienced after gun shots were fired into her father’s shop. That did not stop her from attracting people to her who wanted to learn more about their faith. Just as St. Julie Billiart provided comfort and support to those who wanted to deepen their belief in God, so does the Cuvilly House. It serves as a welcoming space for Catholic young adults,
ages 18 -35. Sr. Kate Hine offers retreats, discernment helps, spiritual mentoring, service opportunities, faith-based living in a community experience, as well as friendship and fun. Those young adults who desire to deepen their relationship with God, learn more about their faith, get involved in service and social justice education will find a safe-haven for prayer and companionship. All are welcome to become involved at Cuvilly House. Located within walking distance of Lake Erie on Cleveland’s east side, both single and married adults are drawn to Cuvilly House to deepen their relationship with God and enter into a community with other young Catholics. Opportunities include:
• Times of prayer and reflection • Retreats • Spiritual mentoring • Professional support • Discernment resources and guidance
• Justice education and outreach to the poor
• Living space for young adult
women in the context of a faith community
• Social events such as cookouts and movie nights
• Pilgrimage experiences continued on page 4
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