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Most Rev. John Barres, S.T.D., J.C.L., D.D.
Ordained to the priesthood in 1989, Bishop Barres was named “Chaplain to His Holiness” in 2000, with the title Monsignor. Named a “Prelate of Honor” in 2005 by Pope Benedict XVI, he was installed as the 4th Bishop of Allentown on July 30, 2009. Within a short time, Bishop Barres has endeared himself to his people by his prayerfulness, his friendly concern and generous
availability to all his people. Jeanine Breault, MA, former director of the Office of Adult Formation and the Institute for Lay Ministry in the Diocese of Allentown, served as the Coordinator of Adult Formation at Holy Family Parish in Nazareth for fourteen years. Married and the mother of 5 children, Jeanine is a spiritual director, workshop facilitator and qualified MBTI practitioner. Fr. Bernard Ezaki, M. Div. Ordained in1988, and residing at Notre Dame parish in Bethlehem, Fr. Ezaki is the Director of Spiritual Activities at Bethlehem Catholic High School, where he teaches sophomore theology. Rev. Douglas J. Haefner, M.Div, M.Ed, is pastor of the Catholic Community of St. Matthias, Somerset, NJ, and the former Director of Stewardship for the Diocese of Metuchen. Fr. Doug speaks throughout the country on Stewardship and Religious Education and conducts Parish Missions and Retreats. Sr. Nancy Iampietro, CPS, M.A., ministers in the US and internationally. A trainer of Spiritual Directors and Formators, she gives conferences and workshops in Spiritual Direction, Formative Spirituality, Discernment, Religious Life, Charism, Vows, Renewal, etc. Sister taught at Regina Mundi Pontifical Institute in Rome and acted as Superior General in Rome for The Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood for ten years. Fr. Patrick Lamb, M. Div. A frequent speaker at St. Francis Center, people ’flock’ to be nourished by Fr. Lamb’s down to earth and practical spirituality. He is presently Assistant Pastor at Notre Dame Parish. Vivian Lynch, RN A Registered Nurse, Vivian is a Holistic Practitioner and an Integrative Imagery Practitioner, who has been actively involved in retreat facilitation for 20 years. Barbara Martell, MSEd., M.A., M.S. (Holistic Spirituality & Spiritual Direction, Counseling Psychology and an Advanced Certificate in Applied Spirituality.) With extensive experience in retreat work and in spiritual direction, Barb is a supervisor in the Spiritual Direction Practicum at Chestnut Hill College. She is married and the mother of five children. Dr. Micah Sadigh, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Psychology at Cedar Crest College, and has published extensively in medical and psychological journals. A graduate of Moravian College and Lehigh University, Micah is also a composer and enjoys writing mystical poetry. Therese Saulnier has been praying Centering Prayer for over 20 years. She has been teaching Centering Prayer and other contemplative prayer practices for over 18 years. She is a member of the Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. faculty. Therese holds a Master of Arts degree in Theology, with a concentration in spirituality, from Fordham University. She is a web developer for a major corporation. As a contemplative in everyday life, Therese offers a practical perspective and practical advice in living a contemplative life in 21st century America. Sister Christen Shukwit, OSF, is a Bernardine Franciscan Sister presently serving as a Campus Minister at Alvernia University, Reading PA. She is a retreat leader and spiritual director and is certified as a Mid-Life Consultant and a Process Facilitator. She has experience in leading Labyrinth Workshops and Journaling Retreats and is a published poet and a long-time journaler. Native to the Fiji Islands, Fr. Simione Volavola is a member of the Congregation of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. Ordained in 2001, Father has served as deacon and then pastor in the Marshall Islands, taught Moral Theology at the Pacific Regional Seminary in Fiji. where he ministered as a parish pastor. In March 2007, he became the parochial vicar for Holy Family Parish in Nazareth. retreat center |
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