2019-2020 Program Guide

Our MissionThe mission of Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House is to foster the spiritual development of Catholics and people of faith through a variety of retreats and contemporary programs that are grounded in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

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Dear Friend of Bellarmine,

Welcome back for our 2019-2020 retreat season! We have a fantastic lineup of Retreat Masters: outstanding Jesuits leading weekend retreats along with lay and religious partners off ering spirituality programs.

Fr. Joe Simmons, SJ, recently ordained, kicks off the season with a traditional silent overnight retreat for young adults. We will welcome Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ of Homeboy Industries, a ministry for former inmates in Los Angeles. We are also pleased to welcome back Fr. Paul Macke, SJ, our former Executive Director, for a women’s retreat in Spring 2020.

You will notice that our retreat season is abbreviated this year. We will be closed from April through August for necessary renovations on our original manor home. We will preserve the historic beauty of the first floor along with the simplicity of the bedrooms. This work is part of our long-range plan to ensure we protect the treasure of Bellarmine while minimizing the impact on our retreat season. This exciting project is necessary to the future of our ministry.

I encourage you to read the descriptions of each retreat, plan your next visit, and be sure to invite some friends. I will be keeping you in prayer; please remember Bellarmine in yours.

In Christ,

Erin MaiorcaExecutive Director

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September 27-29, 2019Finding Our WholenessIgnatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for WomenRetreat Master: Fr. Jeff Putthoff, SJOur unique holiness is truly found in our wholeness in Jesus. We will use Ignatian contemplation in this weekend retreat, making use of the senses and imagination, to enter more fully into our wholeness and walk more closely with Jesus.

September 20-22, 2019Peace Be with You: Transforming Fear into PeaceIgnatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for MenRetreat Master: Fr. Matt Linn, SJEach year the pace of life increases and peace becomes more a wish than a reality. This healing retreat will focus on how Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to transform the apostles into bold risk-takers rooted in deep peace. This transformation will happen to us too when we discover a deeper image of God, a peace that heals our hurts, and the empowering Spirit.

September 6-8, 2019HELLO… to Here, to Him, to HopeIgnatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men (Matt Carpenter)Retreat Master: Carol AckelsWe can spend a lot of time thinking about somewhere other than “here,” but the intersection of here and now is where prayer begins, and from which hope must grow. This retreat invites you to consider here, meet Him, and discover hope.

September 13-15, 2019How Can God Use a Sinner Like Me?Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for MenRetreat Master: Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJWhy isn’t the Church filled with saints? We will reflect on Jesus’ mission to sinners and the way He transforms them step by step, beginning with the apostles and continuing into the present time. The goal will be to see ourselves in the lives of the first disciples.

An Invitation to the SilenceA weekend retreat at Bellarmine is powerfully and peacefully quiet. After check-in and time to meet other retreatants over dinner the first evening, the silence begins. Retreatants quietly wander into the Sacred Heart Chapel for the first talk by the Retreat Master. (Learn more about our Retreat Masters through full biographies on our website.)

A series of talks founded upon St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises encourages reflection as retreatants contemplate God’s loving presence. The Sacred Heart Chapel, various lounges, library, 70 private bedrooms, and extensive grounds offer ample space to find your own spiritual “home away from home.”

On the retreat, our ministry team makes available the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist. Personal and communal prayer through the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, and Eucharistic Adoration enhance the experience. Nourishing, delicious food prepared by our kitchen staff and meticulous maintenance by our housekeeping staff help create a comfortable environment conducive to prayer and reflection.

We invite you to delve into the silence and discover what God has waiting for you here this year.

August 16-17, 2019Wholeness & Holiness: Becoming One with Christ in a World of DistractionIgnatian, Silent Retreat for Young Adults (Fri - Sat)Retreat Master: Fr. Joe Simmons, SJAt a time when our attention is for sale, people feel understandably adrift from God, others, and themselves. In this retreat for “busier-than-I’d-like” young adults, Fr. Simmons offers Ignatian tools for regrounding our spiritual life in God. Ideal for 25-45 year olds whose spiritual flame is flickering.

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December 6-8, 2019Who Do You Say That I Am?Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for MenRetreat Masters: Mary McKeon & Fr. Michael Sparough, SJKnowing about Jesus is part of faith development; coming to know Jesus leads to spiritual depth and transformation. Scripture, silence, and prayer are key to meeting Jesus heart to heart. This retreat is about your personal response to the question Jesus asks His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?”

November 22-24, 2019Ignatian Yoga: Embodying the Spiritual ExercisesIgnatian, Semi-Silent Weekend Retreat for Men & WomenRetreat Master: Bobby Karle, SJ & Team ($345 suggested contribution)

This retreat incorporates daily meditation and prayer, Ignatian Yoga sessions, and time in silence to deepen and enliven each person’s spiritual journey. Ignatian Yoga sessions include a talk with themes from the Spiritual Exercises and Yoga philosophy, embodied movement, silent reflection, and small group sharing.

November 1-3, 2019Steps 6 & 7: Spending Time with Old FriendsIgnatian, Silent 12-Step Recovery Retreat for WomenRetreat Master: Fr. Al JohnsonSteps 6 & 7 of AA focus on character defects/shortcomings while humbly seeking God to remove them from our lives. We explore these defects as the old friends they have become; as the teachers of our resilient self; as the reminder of the gift of sobriety and the joy of a higher power. We no longer fear them; we explore them as a part of our identity.

November 8-10, 2019Emotional SobrietyIgnatian, Silent 12-Step Recovery Retreat for MenRetreat Master: Sr. Linda Fischer, ASCEmotional Sobriety can be described as living a balanced life; to have the ability to deal with life, its joys and struggles, in a healthy manner. Emotional Sobriety is closely linked to serenity, an unshakable sense of inner peace that people find in recovery.

October 25-27, 2019Nothing Fancy, Something Special: 12-Step Recovery for Alcoholic MenIgnatian, Silent 12-Step Recovery Retreat for MenRetreat Master: Fr. Tom Weston, SJCome spend the weekend with other men on the path of recovery from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Share the experience, strength, and hope of a new life, one day at a time. A time for refreshment and renewal.

October 11-13, 2019What Do You Seek?Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for MenRetreat Master: Fr. Timothy Lannon, SJThe intent of this retreat is to challenge the retreatant to reflect about who he is in the eyes of God, others, and self. The retreat begins with the question, “What do you seek in your life?” and follows the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

October 1-3, 2019God’s Story, Your StoryIgnatian, Silent Midweek Retreat for Women (Tues - Thurs)Retreat Master: Fr. Paul Mueller, SJIt was holy ground where God appeared to Moses in the burning bush and where Jesus walked the earth. We will contemplate the holy ground to be found in our own stories – treasuring and pondering in our hearts the joys, sorrows, and glories of God’s presence and action in our lives.

October 4-6, 2019The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagent TendernessIgnatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for MenRetreat Master: Fr. Greg Boyle, SJFr. Boyle will share what he has learned in his three decades working with marginalized populations at Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles—that love is the answer, community is the context, and tenderness is the connective tissue. Tenderness reflects the foundational notion that there are no “us” and “them,” only “us.” Kinship cannot happen without tenderness.

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February 21-23, 2020The Mountaintop: The Place Where God DwellsIgnatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for MenRetreat Master: Fr. Brad Held, SJThroughout the Bible God reveals Himself on mountaintops. In fact, we speak of “mountaintop experiences” as moments where we have had a deep experience of God. This retreat follows the Spiritual Exercises in hopes that through silence and prayer we will encounter our God.

February 7-9, 2020Teach Us to Pray: Ignatian Reflections on the Lord’s PrayerIgnatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for MenRetreat Masters: Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ & Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJUsing storytelling, poetry, music, guided imagery, journaling, and breath and body prayer, these two Fr. Michaels will guide us through the prayer Jesus taught us. Drawing on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, this retreat will forever change the way you encounter the Lord’s Prayer.

January 24-26, 2020The Spiritual Exercises: Who am I? Where am I going? How do I get there?Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men (Roche/Zera)Retreat Master: Fr. Doug Leonhardt, SJA retreat is a contemporary way of observing the Sabbath. We cease work. We make space for God. We enjoy the holiness of the gift of time to contemplate who we are from God’s perspective, where He is inviting us to go with our lives, and how to follow His lead.

January 31 - February 2, 2020“Be Merciful as Your Father is Merciful” (Luke 6:36)Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for WomenRetreat Master: Fr. Jim Kubicki, SJAccording to St. Faustina, God’s greatest attribute is mercy, and Pope Francis wrote that “the Name of God is Mercy.” As we come to know the mercy of God, we are called to extend that mercy into the whole world. How do we do that? How can we forgive those who have hurt or continue to hurt us? What does it mean to be merciful as God is merciful?

January 17-19, 2020Rest & Re-creation; Reconciliation & Resurrection: Praying with Movies & MusicIgnatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for MenRetreat Master: Fr. Richard Malloy, SJSt. Ignatius teaches us to seek and find God in all realities. Let’s explore how to pray with the gift s of movies and music at our fingertips as relatively new realities in human experience.

January 10-12, 2020Dining in the Kingdom of GodIgnatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for MenRetreat Master: Fr. David Shields, SJFollowing Luke’s gospel, we will follow Jesus’ ministry while at meals with the rich and poor. Jesus’ ministry of welcome, call, and reconciliation is evident in the various meals Luke has recorded - all leading up to His Last Passover and the Lord’s Supper which we continue to celebrate in the Eucharist.

December 13-15, 2019Building What Lasts: The 12 Steps as a Blueprint for our LivesIgnatian, Silent 12-Step Recovery Retreat for MenRetreat Master: Elizabeth NeubauerThe 12 Steps provide a foundation for creating a life of meaning, value, and connection. Much like our homes, growing as a recovering person requires times of demolition, preservation, and new construction. We will explore how to work with our Higher Power to make that vision for our lives a reality.

January 3-5, 2020How Can God Use a Sinner Like Me?Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Men (Four Shepherds)Retreat Master: Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJWhy isn’t the Church filled with saints? We will reflect on Jesus’ mission to sinners and the way He transforms them step by step, beginning with the apostles and continuing into the present time. The goal will be to see ourselves in the lives of the first disciples.

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March 27-29, 2020Becoming Another ChristIgnatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for MenRetreat Master: Fr. David Meconi, SJThe fullness of Christian life is not in keeping rules but in being gradually made into a beloved child of the Father, another Christ, another Mary! This retreat begins with our being made in God’s own “image and likeness” and then traces this journey through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

April 3-5, 2020An Ignatian School of PrayerIgnatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for MenRetreat Master: Fr. Kevin Schneider, SJSt. Ignatius of Loyola offered his Spiritual Exercises to help souls find God in all things and grow in relationship with the Lord. This retreat weekend will offer opportunities to grow in methods of prayer that will help us walk with our Lord. Come walk with us.

Meet the Bellarmine Ministry TeamOur ministry team is here to guide you in private consultation, talking through any spiritual questions or issues that may arise during your retreat. Sign up for your time slot after dinner at the start of the retreat.

Back row, left to right: Fr. Karl Voelker, SJ; Mary McKeon; andFr. Michael Sparough, SJ.

Front row, left to right: Fr. Jim Gschwend, SJ andFr. Rick McGurn, SJ.

March 20-22, 2020Letting God Find You in All ThingsIgnatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for WomenRetreat Master: Fr. Paul Macke, SJThis retreat focuses on the traditional Ignatian theme of “Finding God in All Things” but changes it around to letting God take the lead in the dance. We will try to discover where God is in our experience right now and then let God lead us on God’s Way to a new and more meaningful life in this hectic world through silence and prayer by re-discovering Father, Son, and Holy Spirit with a special focus on Jesus.

March 13-15, 2020Steps 6 & 7: Spending Time with Old FriendsIgnatian, Silent 12-Step Recovery Retreat for MenRetreat Master: Fr. Al JohnsonSteps 6 & 7 of AA focus on character defects/shortcomings while humbly seeking God to remove them from our lives. We explore these defects as the old friends they have become; as the teachers of our resilient self; as the reminder of the gift of sobriety and the joy of a higher power. We no longer fear them; we explore them as a part of our identity.

February 28 - March 1, 2020One Day at a Time: But are the days too long?Ignatian, Silent 12-Step Retreat for Friends & Family of Bill WRetreat Master: Fr. Tom Weston, SJJoin other women and men with loved ones in recovery as we reflect on the good news of recovery, the power of the 12 Steps, and the grace of a new life clean, sober, and serene. A time for refreshment and renewal.

March 5-8, 2020To Grow in Faith, We Must Know Our FaithIgnatian, Silent 4-Day Retreat for Men & Women (Thurs - Sun)Retreat Master: Fr. Keith Muccino, SJIn this retreat we shall explore again some of the graced foundations of our Catholic faith such as prayer, love, sacrifice, acceptance, spiritual freedom, the Cross, covenant, hope, and hospitality - seen through the dynamic lens of Ignatian Spirituality.

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Sunday, August 25, 2019Poner a Dios Primero en TodoDay of Reflection in Spanish for Men & Women9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Free. Gratis. (Se aceptan donaciones.)Facilitator: Fr. Dan Hartnett, SJ¿Cómo podemos poner a Dios primero antes de caer en el correteo diario? Mediante un día de oración y reflexión, aprenderemos a conservar la paz interior en cualquier circunstancia. Vengan a compartir este día con nosotros!

Register online at JesuitRetreat.org, by calling 847-381-1261, or by mailing the enclosed registration envelope to our office.

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Monday, September 23, 2019An Evening with St. Mother TeresaEvening of Reflection for Women6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, $35Facilitator: Mary McKeon Come reflect in prayer and in communion with other women on the life of St. Mother Teresa and how her ~ and your ~ actions and love for others embody the Heart of Jesus.

Sunday, October 13, 2019Veterans’ “Coming Home” RetreatDay of Reflection for Men & Women8:00 am - 6:30 pm, FreeFacilitators: Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ & a Team of VeteransAll veterans and their adult family members are welcome for reflection on the transitions to and from military life. You’ll spend a day with others who understand what you’ve experienced.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019Care for the Caregiver: Come Away and Rest AwhileDay of Reflection for Men & Women9:00 am - 3:00 pm, $50Facilitator: Mary McKeonIf you are in a caregiving role or ministry, we invite you to a restorative day. In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus invites His disciples to “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” Might He be inviting you?

Monday, November 4, 2019Transforming Grief: A Process of Healing, Grace, and HopeDay of Reflection for Men & Women9:00 am - 3:00 pm, $50Facilitators: Mary McKeon & Fr. Al JohnsonGrief has many facets and is a natural process given to help us heal. However, at times feelings of discouragement, deep sadness, anger, and even hopelessness can overwhelm us. If this is where you find yourself, come spend a day away for rest and renewal where the focus will be on finding God amidst the struggles associated with grief.

A Peek into the Day & Evening Program Experience

Based in the Jesuit tradition, a daylong or evening retreat provides an opportunity for a shorter version of the Ignatian silent retreat that is at the heart of our offerings. A skilled facilitator provides thematic talks rooted in the fundamental truths of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.

Each program follows a balanced schedule of talks, time for private prayer, celebration of Mass, and a meal. If you are looking for a way to bring the sacred into your everyday life more deeply on a regular basis, consider coming to one of the following programs in each season this year. Please visit our website for longer descriptions of each program and facilitator biographies.

Monday, November 11, 2019Caring for Mother Earth: Prayers and PracticesDay of Reflection for Men & Women9:00 am - 3:00 pm, $50Facilitators: Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ & Sr. Pat Bergen, CSJThis day explores Pope Francis’s urgent message in calling for a change of heart. Using poetry, storytelling, art, and science, these two creative presenters will tug at our hearts and challenge our thinking about the way we live on this planet we call home.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020Ash Wednesday: “This time, change our hearts...”Day of Reflection for Men & Women9:00 am - 3:00 pm, $50Facilitators: Mary McKeon & Fr. Michael Sparough, SJAnother Lent. And so we begin again. Another opportunity for growth. But good intentions go only so far. How do we break old patterns of sin and allow God to change us? Come pray with us for a change of heart as we begin this annual season of renewal, grace, and transformation.

Sunday, February 2, 2020Veterans’ “Coming Home” RetreatDay of Reflection for Men & Women8:00 am - 6:30 pm, FreeFacilitators: Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ & a Team of VeteransAll veterans and their adult family members are welcome to attend for reflection on the transitions to and from military life. You’ll spend a day with others who understand what you’ve experienced.

Monday, March 9, 2020Forging a Forgiving Heart: Finding Freedom through ReconciliationDay of Reflection for Men & Women9:00 am - 3:00 pm, $50Facilitators: Dr. Avis Clendenen & Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ“Forgive and forget” is easily said but diff icult to accomplish. This day explores common blocks to forgiveness and shares inspiring examples of those who have learned to forgive. It off ers very practical strategies for finding freedom in choosing to reconcile with those who have hurt us.

Monday, January 27, 2020Discerning Your Decisions in the Ignatian TraditionDay of Reflection for Men and Women9:00 am - 3:00 pm, $50Facilitator: Fr. Michael Sparough, SJDrawing on insights from his book, What’s Your Decision?, Fr. Michael will present an “Ignatian tool kit” for discernment and decision-making, leading a series of prayer exercises designed to help us listen to God.

Monday, December 16, 2019Bethlehem Bound: Praying Advent with St. IgnatiusAdvent Day of Reflection for Men & Women9:00 am - 3:00 pm, $50Facilitators: Mary McKeon & Fr. Michael Sparough, SJAmidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we can find ourselves stressed out in what we wish to be a season of grace. St. Ignatius to the rescue! Come pray with stories, songs, movement, and guided prayer to help still your mind and center your soul on the true meaning of Christmas.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019Infancy Narratives of Luke: Revealing the Jesus Who Calls Us Right NowAdvent Day of Reflection for Men & Women9:00 am - 3:00 pm, $50Facilitator: Sr. Wendy Cotter, CSJPlease join us as we allow the infancy narratives of Luke to reveal to us, once more, the Jesus who is calling to us right now, to allow the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts, and in our own conversion, to bring the Holy Spirit to our lives and our world.

Sunday, February 16, 2020Tending the Flame of LoveEvening of Reflection for Sacramentally Married Couples3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, $35Facilitators: Mary McKeon & Fr. Michael Sparough, SJGive your marriage the loving attention it deserves by treating yourself and your spouse to a feast for body and soul. Come be fed with prayerful reflection, a scrumptious meal, and a soul nourishing Eucharist that includes renewing your wedding vows.

2019-2020 Suggested Retreat Contributions

Day of Reflection: $50/personEvening of Reflection: $35/person

Overnight Retreat: $195/person ($95 deposit)Weekend Retreat: $295/person ($95 deposit)

4-Day Retreat: $380/person ($95 deposit)

Thanks to generous donors, the Fr. Fussner Fund is available for those unable to off er the suggested amount.

Changes to or cancellation of a retreat must be made at least 3 days prior to the retreat in order to receive a refund or move the deposit. Deposits may be moved to another retreat once per retreat season.Register online at JesuitRetreat.org, by calling 847-381-1261,

or by mailing the enclosed registration envelope to our offi ce.

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Meet the 2019-2020 Retreat Masters

Carol Ackels• Director of the Ignatian Spirituality Institute in TX• Served six years on the province Commission on Ministry • Holds a JD from SMU Dedman School of Law

Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ• Founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, a gang intervention, rehab, and re-entry program• Author of Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion

Fr. Brad Held, SJ• Ordained to the priesthood in June 2017• Teaches theology and serves as a campus minister at Marquette University High School in Milwaukee

Fr. Al Johnson• Episcopal Priest• Served as Rector of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Barrington• Volunteer chaplain for Barrington Countryside Fire District

Bobby Karle, SJ• Student at Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, CA• 500-hour registered yoga teacher• Co-founder of Ignatian Yoga

Fr. Jim Kubicki, SJ• Director of St. Francis Mission on Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota• Former national director of Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network

Fr. Timothy Lannon, SJ• Assistant for Formation to the Provincial of the Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus• Former President of Creighton University and St. Joseph’s University

Fr. Doug Leonhardt, SJ• Jesuit Superior for St. Camillus assisted living community• Former Principal & President of Marquette University High School in Milwaukee, WI

Fr. Matt Linn, SJ• Trains spiritual directors at Sacred Ground in Minneapolis, MN• Serves on editorial board of Presence: An International Journal of Spiritual Direction

Fr. Paul Macke, SJ• Jesuit Mission Coordinator at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford, OH• Former Executive Director of Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House

Fr. Paul Mueller, SJ• Vice Director and research team member of Vatican Observatory• Holds a PhD in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Chicago

Sr. Linda Fischer, ASC• Sister of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ from Columbia, PA• 12-Step Retreat Ministry as a recovering alcoholic for the past 29 years• Former teacher

Fr. Richard Malloy, SJ• University Chaplain and Professor of Anthropology, Sociology, and Theology at University of Scranton• Author of two books with awards from Catholic Press Association

Mary McKeon• Bellarmine ministry team member and spiritual director• Former Director of Women’s Ministry at Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in Michigan

Fr. David Meconi, SJ• Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Catholic Studies Centre at St. Louis University• Editor of Homiletic and Pastoral Review• Author on Church history

Fr.Keith Muccino, SJ, MD, MDiv• Consultant to Office of Medical Education at UMASS Medical School• Assistant to Office of Health Professions Advising at College of the Holy Cross in MA

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Fr. David Shields, SJ• Director of Spiritual Programs at Casa Romero Renewal Center• Previously served Oglala Sioux on Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota

Elizabeth Neubauer• Retreat leader & spiritual director at Jesuit Retreat House in Oshkosh, WI• Leads groups on spirituality of the 12 Steps at First Fruits in WI

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ• President and founder of Ignatius Productions• EWTN host of television and radio shows• Holds a PhD in the Old Testament from Vanderbilt University

Fr. Jeff Putthoff , SJ• President of Trinity Catholic High School in St. Louis, MO• National speaker on trauma-informed care, youth formation, Ignatian spirituality and leadership

Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ• Vocation promoter for Midwest Jesuits• Former editor-in-chief of The Jesuit Post• Created “One-Minute Homily” video series• Taught in Tanzania

Fr. Kevin Schneider, SJ• Director of Spiritual Programs for Adults at Creighton Prep• Off ers retreats and days of recollection for parishes, schools and retreat houses

Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ• Bellarmine ministry staff• Prolific writer & speaker on prayer & sacraments• Founded Charis Ministries for young adults• Holds an MFA from Yale School of Drama

Fr. Tom Weston, SJ• Counselor and 12 Step retreat director based in Oakland, CA• Previously taught English to ministry students in Vietnam and Thailand

Fr. Joe Simmons, SJ• Studying for a doctorate in theology and literature at the University of Oxford• Ordained in June 2017• Has edited and written for The Jesuit Post

On an Individually Directed Retreat, you will be paired with a spiritual director experienced in facilitating the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Each day you will meet with a spiritual director and have the opportunity to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist, worship in Eucharistic adoration, enjoy the serenity of our house and grounds, and spend time in silent prayer and reflection.

Individually Directed RetreatsJune 21-29, 2019 & July 19-27, 2019

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