Rosemary Heights mployees recall history of healing and conversion

Religious sisters first built retreat centre in 1962 to be a convent and a school

Staff members gather around a statue of Our Lady on the grounds of Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre in this undated photo. The retreat centre, 53 years old, was closed at the end of 2015 because of declining numbers of retreatants. Photo submitted to BCC.

A retreat centre built on a legacy of healing and conversion has closed its doors. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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