The Diocese of Albany has one of the finest retreat centers in the country located at the edge of the Adirondack Mountains north of Albany, NY. (photos by Raymond Dague)

The newly completed Welcome Center contains the dining facilities to feed guests which in the summertime includes hundreds of children from 1st grade through high school at the Beaver Cross summer camp.

The convent of the Sisters of St. Mary.

One of the barns for horses and goats kept by the nuns.

Fr. Nigel Mumford, who usually spends his days with the healing ministry, blesses the animals.

All seem to be having a good time.

Fall colors are found even in the lowliest place of God's creation. (our back yard)

Raymond paid a visit to Christ the King Spiritual Life Center today and brought back these pictures. More info on the center can be found here.

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