The Ohio – Cleveland Area held its Annual Day of Recollection on Saturday, September 27th at St. Sebastian’s Church in Akron, OH.

Members enjoyed a talk about the founding and spirituality of Blessed Gerard and the Hospitaller Knights by Chaplain Fr. John Valencheck, as well as an eye-opening discussion of Human Trafficking and Sexploitation by Mary von Carlowitz, YOF, former Director of the Office of Human Life for the Diocese of Cleveland.

After time for prayer, contemplation and Reconciliation, members enjoyed assembling bags for the Malta Walks ministry. The day concluded with Holy Mass, celebrated by John Valencheck, ChM.