Concerts, Storytelling, and Retreats
“Transformative.”
“Her presence creates quiet space to breathe.”
“I was not prepared
for how deeply tonight’s event spoke to me.”
These are just a few responses to Kathleen’s storytelling, music, and retreat events. See below for her most popular offerings.
Stories of our Faith
Stories have power. They break through the clutter and allow us to experience life through the eyes of another, and in so doing, to learn about ourselves. Our faith is rich in stories, but sometimes our reverence keeps us a step removed from them. Join novelist and liturgical composer Kathleen Basi for an evening of song, storytelling, prayer, and reflection. We’ll bring the journey of discipleship out of the theoretical and into vivid color, letting us see its impact in the here and now.
- Time: 75 minutes.
Women of Faith: Uniquely Gifted, Uniquely Called
As women, we see the world in a way distinct from our brothers in the faith. As Catholic women, we follow in the footsteps of great and beautiful souls: from Mother Teresa to St. Gianna and all the way back to the Mother of God. And yet how easy it is to forget that each soul is called uniquely according to her gifts, her circumstances, and the time and place in which she lives. Spend a morning (evening) of reflection, music, prayer, and faith sharing with liturgical composers Kathleen Basi and Katie Wills as they guide us in an exploration of our vocation, not just as wife or mother, but as women, uniquely gifted, uniquely called.
- Time: 4 hours for half-day retreat; full-weekend option also available.
Advent by Candlelight
A popular December event that offers faithful Christians, especially women, to take time away for fellowship and self-reflection, facilitated by a speaker and music.
- Time: 3-4 hours from setup to conclusion; Kathleen’s presentation: 45-60 minutes.
Music Ministry Retreat
An event for pastoral musicians with interactive content covering:
– Order of Mass: ordinary vs. proper, symmetry and season–making sense of this thing we do every week
– Purpose of music ministry
– Engaging with the assembly
– What parts of the Mass are most important to sing
– the psalm as an integral part of the Liturgy of the Word
– best practices for accompanists
– an introduction to better vocal technique
- Time: 2-2.5 hours
Liturgical Ministry Workshop
An event for volunteer liturgical ministers (Eucharistic, hospitality, lectors, etc.), with interactive content covering:
– Why do we do what we do? What is our call?
– Order of Mass: ordinary vs. proper, symmetry and season–making sense of this thing we do every week
– Overview/introduction to the key liturgy documents
– Why it matters that we gather in person
– Making it count in the real world
- Time: 90-120 minutes
Other offerings
I have twenty-plus years of experience speaking on myriad topics within Christian life. I have offered breakouts on liturgy and music at diocesan teachers’ days and at National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) conventions; I speak regularly on natural family planning and disability. Whatever you’re looking for, I can likely accommodate your needs. Let’s talk!
