Events at New Skete
Open House
June 08, 2019
Annual Open House in conjunction with the Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival
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.
Pilgrimage
August 10, 2019
Annual Summer Festival including guest speaker, guided hike, tours, festival food, and more
Blessing of the Animals
September 28, 2019
All and the animals they love are welcome!
Annual celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis
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 08, 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.
Pilgrimage
August 10, 2019
We invite you to be a part of the celebration at the Annual New Skete Pilgrimage.
Includes:
Tour - Icons of New Skete
Presentation - "Good Earth; Caring for God's Creation"
by Guest Speaker - Gayle Woloshak
Professor of Radiation Oncology, Radiology, and Cell and Molecular Biology in the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University.
Guided Hike
Iconography Demonstration
Festival Food
Festival foods by Iggy's Wicked Good Eats available for purchase. Chapel Community Bake Sale. Slices of the Nuns of New Skete Cheesecake for purchase.
Liturgy
AM Festal Matins
Divine Liturgy
PM Vigil with Healing Service