Events at New Skete

Blessing of the Animals

September 28, 2019
All and the animals they love are welcome!
Annual celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis

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Concerts

March 30, 2019

Haskell Small Concert

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Lenten Retreat

March 23, 2019
One day group, themed retreat.
Preregistration required.

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Open House

June 01, 2019

Annual Open House in conjunction with the Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival

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Pilgrimage

August 10, 2019

Annual Summer Festival including guest speaker, guided hike, tours, festival food, and more

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ForceFree Method Workshop

June 11 - 15, 2019

Five day workshop for any or dog owner or dog trainer. Learn from Brother Christopher and Marc Goldberg.

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Blessing of the Animals

September 28, 2019

In Celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis.

Arrival begins at 2:00 PM, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the grounds, have a photo taken with one of the brothers and learn about New Skete. Blessing of the Animals Service is at 3:30 PM. Light refreshments of the season to follow.

All animals must be on a leash or in a secure pen at all times for the safety of participants and other animals.When not able to bring an animal, bring a photo of the animal or an endangered species in the wild.

Open House

June 01, 2019

10 am to 3 pm Chapel Community Bake Sale and Light Lunch Fare
10 am to 4 pm Gift Shops Open

11 am and 1 pm Church Tours

11:30 am to 1 pm Cheesecake Bakery Tours (Nuns' Monastery, 343 Ashgrove Road, Cambridge)
2 pm Puppy Socializing Demonstration
3 pm Dog Training Demonstration
5 pm Vespers - Evening Church Service with Vigil (All are welcome to attend.)

Chapel Community Bake Sale

Delicious baked goods baked by members of the chapel community. Slices of the Nuns' of New Skete Cheesecake. Light lunch fare.

Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival

After the Open House, the Chapel Community moves the bake sale to the Village of Cambridge to take part in the "Taste of Cambridge" block party. Slices of the Nuns' of New Skete Cheesecake are available.