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DIRECTOR: S. BARBARA DESTEFANO,
OSF, MA (Religious Studies) BA (Theology)
S. Barbara has ministered as a presenter at St. Francis Center for 22 years and as part of the liturgy and music ministry. She spent 5 years as the Director of Liturgy at the Catholic Community of St. Matthias, Somerset, NJ. Her service there involved ongoing formation of all liturgical ministries, presentation work in the areas of Eucharist, sacraments and ongoing planning work with Liturgy commission, committee and the Preparation Team.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: S. ANITA KUCHERA, OSF, MA (Guidance) MA (Religious Studies) BSEd.
As Director of St. Francis Center for Renewal for 33 years, S. Anita has led many groups in creative prayer and spiritual experiences. She spent 5 years as Pastoral Associate for Evangelization and Community Life at the Catholic Community of St. Matthias, Diocese of Metuchen. This included extensive work with those walking the RCIA Journey -- as well as organizing and running retreats for catechumens, candidates, sponsors and team.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: S. MARGUERITE STEWART,
OSF, BSEd., BA (Music) Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction Studies. For 12 years Sister acted as Vicar General of her congregation in Rome as well as Director of Formation. With over 30 years experience in spiritual formation, S. Marguerite, a spiritual director and workshop presenter, was the Director of St. Francis Center for the last 6 years.
DIRECTOR : PUBLIC RELATIONS & DEVELOPMENT:
JANICE GOUGH, BA (Theology) Involved in publishing and in development for the not-for-profit sector for over 30 years, Jan is also the proprietor of a custom order craft business, and teacher of adult education craft courses. Married and mother of two children, she has called St. Francis Center ‘home’ for over seven years!
HOUSE KEEPING MINISTRY:
In providing a Christ-centered environment of hospitality, caring and love, St. Francis Center for Renewal is often complimented for its spotlessly clean and inviting environment. The following team members take great pride in continuing this tradition: S. Rene Parent, S. Loretta Motko, S. Marie Bernadette Kelleher, S. Anne Kutch, Julie Gerancher & Georgine Kilpatrick.
DIETARY MINISTRY:
Nourishment of the body is a very important part of any retreat experience. We are extremely grateful to our team of professionals who take seriously their part in making your retreat a success! We welcome our new Chef, Sean Camus and Assistant Chef, Michelle Mompie.
BOOKKEEPING: Helen McComb, S. Marcia Fidishun
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395 Bridle Path Road
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Phone: 610.867.8890
E-mail: Staff@StFrancisCenterForRenewal.org
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