Compassion & Loss: A Boundless Compassion Retreat

In this day-long retreat, we will work on creating supportive practices for times of loss. Using Joyce Rupp’s Boundless Compassion book as the basis for our retreat, we will explore the challenges of grief and loss and develop tools and a better understanding of how to incorporate compassion and presence into a healing process.

Sally Manahan is the Assistant Director of Mission Outreach and Education at Francis House and a graduate of the Franciscan-based Living School, under the directorship of Fr. Richard Rohr. Sally taught at the Crouse School of Nursing and Le Moyne College, and was an oncology nurse practitioner. She provides community education on end-of-life, caregiving, resilience and community-building.

Rev. Jana Biesanz, CT is the Director of Mission Outreach and Education for Francis House. Previously, she served as the Program Director for Authentic Presence, an end-of-life educational program and as an Interfaith chaplain for Hospice of Central New York. An ADEC certified thanatologist, Jana also trained in clinical pastoral education through SUNY Upstate’s Department of Spiritual Care. She brings 17 years of contemplative training and practice to the spiritual care, grief support and end-of-life education she offers.