Exciting News

We have exciting news! By God’s grace, we are stepping into a new chapter — one filled with vision, growth, and opportunities to bring the transformational healing power of Triumph to more hearts than ever.

We are officially a Registered Canadian Charity

We are thrilled to announce that Triumph Retreat Canada is now a registered Canadian charity (BN 738925221RR0001). Your support is now tax-deductible — and every dollar goes directly toward helping people encounter God’s transforming love and the expansion of the program. Recently, a generous donor has come forward and pledged to match every donation dollar for dollar until the end of 2025. This means your support will go twice as far in establishing a successful future for Triumph and helping more people encounter God’s healing love.

The Founding Board of Directors of Triumph Canada are Harriet and John Paul, and Jerry and Donna Kristian. Harriet accepted the position as President, of Triumph Canada, a role she will continue to fill as Triumph continues to grow as a national entity.

We excited to be starting several new initiatives and would very much appreciate your partnership in making it a reality. We ask that you consider giving a monthly or a one-time donation.

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Future Goals

The demand for Triumph retreats continues to grow with waitlists for each. We believe God is opening doors to serve in bold new ways and we are excited to see where we will be called. Some initiative that we are currently working on include:

Accessibility

We hope to develop a bursary program for those who are in need of financial assistance and do not have other resources available. Our goal is that finances are never a barrier to attending Triumph.

New Retreats

We are looking at providing Triumph Retreats for specific audiences:

Triumph Alumni Weekends
Priests
First responders and veterans
Engaged and newly married couples
Parents

Larger Team

We are working toward developing our retreat team so we can increase our ability to host more retreats.

Supporting Alumni Beyond the Retreat

We envision building after-retreat resources for Triumph participants in their ongoing journey. Weekend retreats for alumni, networks of vetted spiritual directors, life coaches, and counsellors, and as well as regular newsletters are all possibilities for the future.

Upcoming Retreats

2025 (Registration Open)

Oct.17 – 25 Carmelite Spirituality Center, Edmonton (Space Available)
Nov 7 – 15 FCJ Center, Calgary (Waitlist)

2026 (Registration Opens Soon)

Mar. 20 – 28 Providence Center, Edmonton
May 3 – 9 Buck Lake AB (Priest Retreat)
July 24 – August 1 FCJ Center, Calgary
Oct. 16 – 24 Carmelite Spirituality Center, Edmonton
Nov 6 – 14 FCJ Center, Calgary

Founders Message

As founders of the Triumph program, we are honored to be partnering and mentoring the team as we begin this exciting new chapter of Triumph. Our hearts are full as we watch the team rise up to carry this ministry forward. We know it is time for us to gradually begin to take a step back from the front lines, but our love and commitment to Triumph remains as strong as ever. It is a gift for us to support and mentor the team as we lead Triumph into the future. We are deeply grateful for all God has done through this ministry and excited to see the new ways He will continue to touch lives.

Donna will step down after the Triumph in Bruno in February 2026 and will continue to serve as a consultant when called upon.

Jerry will continue to lead and serve the program until he feels God calls him elsewhere.

It is our deep confidence that the Holy Spirit — who used our lives to shape Triumph — will always protect its mission and integrity.

With gratitude for your partnership in this mission,

Sincerely in Christ

Jerry & Donna Kristian

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