Copper Ridge Conference Centre

This ambitious project will provide a unique setting for retreats and workshops. We are counting on the support of many generous donors to help turn this dream into a reality.donate now

A story of the “Marriage Feast at Cana” stained glass window donation

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The “Marriage Feast at Cana” is very meaningful to us, because we attribute my husband Jason’s healing to Mary’s intercession.  

When Jason had surgery almost five years ago, the doctors were very negative.  94% of people with a small malignant tumor which is surgically removed are cured.  But he was among the unlucky 6% who had the cancer progress to stage 3a.  The doctors said that his five year survival rate was only 40% and the chance for recurrence within the first year was as high as 80%.  They all said that they were very sorry that this had to happen to such a young family. We prayed to Our Lady to intercede for him to be completely cured. We were sure that she had heard our prayer.

Five years later, two weeks ago, he went to see the specialist who told us that his recent CAT scan showed that he was cancer free.  And the chance of recurrence was 0%.

We know that it was Mary’s intercession with Jesus that brought about that miracle of healing, just like at the Marriage Feast at Cana when Jesus answered his mother’s request to turn water into wine.

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Gratitude Expressed for High School and University Students’ Retreat

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A young lady anticipating attending a retreat on the Sunshine Coast for high school and university students expressed her gratitude as follows:

“I have attended other retreats and have always benefited greatly from the experience. The quiet time of prayer and recollection, along with the meditations given by the priest have truly helped me grow closer to God and strengthen the relationship I have with Him. The talks also have contributed to my formation, not only spiritually, but as an individual in the world. I would love to attend the upcoming retreat, especially as it comes just before school starts”. Isabel Chumbe, 2018

CRCC will provide an atmosphere of quiet and beauty for retreats that will help young people find their way in a sometimes confusing world. Thank you for supporting CRCC with your prayers for all the young people who will benefit from these activities.

Activities

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A wide variety of activities will be held at the retreat centre

Activities

All year round, the conference centre will provide a wide variety of events, including retreats, seminars, workshops, and courses. The activities held at the conference centre provide participants with spiritual and cultural enrichment, preparing them to become a force for the betterment of society in their professional, family and social contexts.

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History of the Area

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Britannia Beach Mine - Historical Photo

History of the Area

In 1859 Captain G.H. Richards dubbed the mountains on the eastern shore of Howe Sound the Britannia Range in honour of the Royal Navy’s HMS Britannia. In 1888 copper was discovered in the mountains. In 1900 a mine was established and the town of Britannia Beach was founded to provide shelter to this hard working community.

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The Project

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The Project

The Copper Ridge Conference Centre (CRCC) will serve as a venue for retreats, seminars and workshops. The new building covers 36,000 square feet on a 40 acres property, surrounded by the rustic beauty of the Britannia range and Howe Sound. In addition, the conference centre will provide education, jobs and professional training.

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Testimonial 7

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“Our adult children have told us more than once, that they still practice their faith because of the answers we gave them when they were questioning their faith as adolescents.

My wife and I would never have been able to answer effectively without the formation we’ve received over the years through Opus Dei.”

~ John, a father of seven grown children

Testimonial 6

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“Opus Dei activities help recharge my batteries. I’m encouraged to enlarge my heart and give the gift of self. I’m certain this helps me be a better wife and mother.”

~ Frances, a young mother of seven children

Testimonial 5

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“Opus Dei activities helped my daughter a lot while she was growing up. I think the formation, friendships and advice she received through her adolescence and young adulthood, are the main reasons she is strong in her faith and happily married today.”

~ Kathleen, a mother of 7 and grandmother of 3

Testimonial 4

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“During my later teenage years, I was searching and lukewarm in my faith. The genuine friendship and solid formation I received at the Centre enabled me to reencounter Christ and grow in my relationship with Him. The message of Opus Dei has taught me to direct all my actions and ordinary duties towards a Father who truly loves me as His son.”

~ Jonathan, a 3rd year medical student

Testimonial 3

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“I love attending Opus Dei activities because they add to the way I see the world. They give me a better grasp of the beauty and truth of real life and help me become better at being myself.”

~ Rachel, a 17 year old high school student