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Andrea
Likovich OSF, a Sister of St. Francis
of Philadelphia, is presently music and liturgy coordinator for Our
Lady of Angels Convent in Aston, Pennsylvania. Having degrees in music and
theology, she has ministered in education at all levels and has
served as liturgist in parishes and retreat centers as well as the
program coordinator for the Franciscan Spiritual Center for over two
years. Andrea has published two recordings of original music,
Songrise (1990) and Greater Than Our Hearts (2001).
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Anne Amati OSF
is a Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia who has ministered
for many years in the Franciscan world as a retreat director,
workshop presenter, facilitator, and theological reflector for
various religious congregations, parishes, schools, dioceses, and
hospitals throughout the country. Anne served for 15 years as a
staff member of the Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs, leading,
facilitating, lecturing, and celebrating with groups of pilgrims in
Italy. Presently Anne is an associate staff member of the Franciscan
Spiritual Center in Aston, PA.
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| Antonia
Cooper OSF, a Franciscan Servant of the Holy Child
Jesus, is an artist, iconographer, spiritual director, Reiki
Master and accredited instructor of T'ai Chi Chih. She is
currently on the Regional Leadership Team of her
congregation. She offers workshops, retreats, conferences,
and programs both nationally and internationally in an effort to
present a holistic approach to life and health, reuniting body,
mind, and spirit.
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| Bernadette
Kinniry RSM, a Sister of Mercy of Merion, PA, is
co-founder and program director at Siloam Ministries in
Philadelphia, PA, a spiritual healing ministry for the HIV/AIDS
community. Before beginning her work at Siloam in 1995, Bernadette
served as directress of formation for her congregation. For nearly
thirty years, she has ministered in a variety of capacities as
educator, counselor, and program administrator for adults and
children.
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| Cathy
Maguire RSM, a Sister of Mercy, Merion, PA, is
Associate Executive Director of Siloam in Philadelphia, a ministry
focusing on spirituality for wellness in the HIV/AIDS community.
Cathy is trained in the area of pastoral ministry and spirituality
and, in the past, has worked in vocation ministry and in prison
ministry. For many years she has been involved in the HIV/AIDS
community in the areas of retreat work, counseling, and spiritual
direction.
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Helen Budzik OSF,
a Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia, is the Administrative
Assistant of the
Franciscan Spiritual Center. Her previous ministry has included
both teaching and educational administration as well as parish
ministry focusing on adult education and faith formation. Her study and writing on both St.
Clare of Assisi and Franciscan solitude, as well as her Masters
degrees in theology and
pastoral studies , enrich her ministry as a certified
spiritual director at the Center and as a supervisor for spiritual
directors at Neumann College, Aston, PA.
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Jan
Michael Joncas was ordained in 1980 as a priest of
the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN. Jan Michael serves as
Associate Professor of Catholic Studies at the University of St.
Thomas in St. Paul, MN. He holds degrees in English form the College
of St. Thomas in St. Paul and Liturgical Studies from the University
of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN, and the Pontificio Instituto
Liturgico of the Ateneo S. Anselmo in Rome. Fr. Joncas has
served as a parochial vicar, a campus minister, and pastor. He is
the author of three books and over one hundred articles and reviews
in journals such as Worship, Ecclesia Orans, and Questions
Liturgiques. He has composed and arranged over 220 pieces of
liturgical music.
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| Jean
Ustasiewski OSF is a Sister of St. Francis of
Philadelphia who ministers part time on the Franciscan Spiritual Center staff.
Before coming to the Center, Jean served the congregation for six
years as the director of Franciscan Companions in Mission and has
ministered as a pastoral counselor and a high school guidance counselor.
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| John
Malich FMS has a degree in Theology and Biblical
Spirituality from Catholic University of America and completed
advanced studies at the University of Notre Dame. He has
served his congregation, the Marist Brothers of the Schools, as
Director of Novices, Formation Director of two USA Provinces,
Assistant Provincial, and Provincial. For more than
thirty-five years John has been involved in formation and renewal
ministry in the United States as well as in Europe and Canada,
offering preached and directed retreats and workshops on issues of
religious life.
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| Jude
Michael Krill OFM Conv. is a Conventual Franciscan
who has serviced in various ministries throughout his 30 years as
a friar. Jude presently ministers at Neumann College, Aston,
PA, as instructor of English and Theology. He also serves as
Chaplain for the college community.
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| Julia
Keegan OSF, a Sister of St. Francis of
Philadelphia, ministers full time in the Franciscan Ministries
Foundation. Julia has taught nursing for many years and served in
clinical and managerial roles in health care ministries. She has
offered programs on inner healing, bioethics, values
clarification, managerial skills and Franciscan spirituality.
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| Julie
McCole OSF, a Sister of St. Francis of
Philadelphia, ministers as Director of Anna’s Place in Chester,
PA. She has served as Director of Formation for the Sisters of St.
Francis and as Associate Director for Programs and Services at
Sangre de Cristo Center in Santa Fe, NM. Julie is an experienced,
certified spiritual director and a certified life consultant.
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| Macrina
Wiederkehr OSB
is a Benedictine Sister from St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort
Smith, Arkansas. Monastic spirituality has had a great influence
in her writing and retreat ministry. In her retreats she attempts
to lead seekers on a contemplative path away from wordiness, into
the space between the words where silence and solitude make their
home. She loves to write and has authored seven books. Her latest
book is Seven Sacred Pauses: living mindfully through
the hours. Although her academic background is in elementary
and religious education, she claims that her best learning flows
from the wisdom school of daily life. Her finest teachers are her
daily companions and the larger global community.
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| Margaret
Mary Lewis OSF, a Sister of St. Francis of
Philadelphia, currently ministers as Coordinator of Donor
Development at The Catholic High School of Baltimore. Margaret’s
past experience includes several years as Clinical Laboratory
Director at St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, Clinical Laboratory
Manager and Director of Medical Technology Education at St.
Francis Medical Center, Trenton, Professor and Program Director of
Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Neumann College, Aston, PA, Vice
President, General Services of St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington
and Pastoral Care and Patient Information Services at St. Joseph
Medical Center, Towson, MD. She holds a BS from Villanova
University, an MA from the College of New Jersey, and PhD from the
Catholic University of America.
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| Margie
Winters is the Director of
Religious Education at Waldron Mercy Academy, Merion, PA. In
addition to her years as an educator on the elementary and high
school levels, she has ministered as a nurse with the homeless.
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| Marie
Blessington, RN joined Bayada Nurses in 1992 where
she worked for the Hackensack office as a Pediatric and Adult
Nursing Supervisor for eight years. Marie joined the Nursing
Department in 1994 assisting with QA and clinical support.
Presently, Marie is the Director of Clinical Leadership
Development. Her responsibilities include managing the Nursing
Supervisor Mentoring program and managing ongoing educational
programs for all Clinical Leaders at Bayada Nurses. Marie is also
a caregiver.
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| Marilyn
Sweeney MHA, RN, CRRN has been in the field of
nursing since 1975. During her 33 year career as a nurse, Marilyn
had the privilege of working in many health care settings: acute
care hospitals, dialysis units, case management, rehabilitation
hospitals and home care. Each of these experiences has given her a
true appreciation for patient care. Marilyn holds a BS in Nursing
from the Stockton State College in Pomona, NJ and an MA in Health
Administration from St. Joseph University, Philadelphia, PA.
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| Mary
Beth Antonelli OSF, a Sister of St. Francis of
Philadelphia, presently serves as the Vocation Director for her
congregation. She has ministered in the health care
field for the past 24 years as a registered nurse in various
health care ministries. Mary Beth has a BS in Nursing from Gwynedd
Mercy College.
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| Mary
Griffin OSF, a Sister of St. Francis of
Philadelphia, holds an MA in education from Lewis and Clark
College. She is a veteran educator and has many years
experience as an elementary teacher. Mary is an accredited
instructor of T'ai Chi Chih and Seijaku.
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Mary Killoran
OSF, a Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia,
presently serves as a spiritual director in the Wilmington/Delaware
County area. Mary also coordinates the Alternatives to
Violence Program at two state prisons and teaches Bible Study at a
women's prison. Mary has ministered as a teacher and pastoral
associate, as well as in congregational leadership. She
completed the Associates program for spiritual direction at the
Jesuit Center in Wernersville, PA.
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Mary Walsh OSF,
a Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia, serves as an associate
staff member at the Franciscan Spiritual Center. Her ministry
includes spiritual direction, retreats, and workshops in
bio-spiritual focusing and holistic spirituality. She is certified
as a Spiritual Director and as a Focuser Trainer.
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Mary Lou
Pappolla, a
Franciscan Companion in Mission, is a social worker for the Burn
Center of Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Mary Lou began the Hospice
Program at Delaware County Memorial Hospital and is co-facilitator
of a bereavement support group and a cancer support group.
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Maryanne
Williams has been a Yoga practitioner for 37 years.
She is the current President of the Arden Yoga Group. She has taught
yoga in the Wellness Programs of St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington,
the Adult Programs for New Castle County Parks and Recreation, and
in Wellness programs offered through large corporations throughout
northern Delaware.
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Mercedes
Rojo OSF is a Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia
who has ministered as an educator, retreat facilitator, and
spiritual director. Mercedes holds master’s degrees in Education
and Pastoral Counseling as well as a certificate in Spiritual
Direction. She presently works as a psychotherapist in a mental
health clinic.
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Michael
Calabria OFM teaches
Arabic and Islamic Studies at St. Bonaventure University. Michael
has lived and ministered in Egypt, and has traveled extensively in
Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey. He is well versed in German, French,
Spanish, Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Colloquial Arabic.
Michael earned a BA in Near Eastern Studies from Johns Hopkins
University, an MA in Egyptology from Brown University, an MA in
Library Science from Colombia University, and an MA of
Divinity/Theology from Washington Theological Union. He presently
teaches at St. Bonaventure University.
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Michael
Laratonda FMS, a Marist Brother, served as associate
director of Wellsprings. An experienced spiritual director and
administrator, Michael has offered numerous workshops in journaling,
dreams, prayer, sexuality, intimacy and celibacy. Michael is
involved in retreat work and spiritual direction.
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Patricia Smith
OSF, a Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia, is an
assistant professor at Neumann College, Aston, PA. Prior to this,
Pat was engaged in congregational leadership and parish ministry.
She holds a BA from Neumann College, has an MA in theology from St.
Bonaventure University, as well as licentiate and doctoral degrees
from St. Paul University, Ottawa, Canada. Pat also does stand-up
comedy.
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Patricia
Mary Walsh OP is a member of the Dominican Sisters of
Sparkill, New York and she is the foundress and administrator of
Emmaus House, Inc., a wholistic center which provides care for women
religious. Pat has extensive professional experience in various
levels of education, administration and counseling and she has been
a consultant to religious congregations in the United States,
Canada, Europe and Australia.
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Ray Dlugos OSA,
an Augustinian Friar of the Villanova Province, is the Chief
Executive Officer of the Southdown Institute, a residential
treatment center in Aurora, Onatrio, Canada. Ray ministered for many
years as a high school teacher, parish priest, and Director of
Vocations for his community. Ray has a Ph.D. in Counseling
Psychology from the University of Albany State of New York. Ray has
presented workshops on various topics across North America.
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Rea
McDonnell SSND is a School Sister of Notre Dame. She
currently ministers as a spiritual director in Silver Spring,
Maryland. Rea has a Ph.D. in Scripture and is a certified pastoral
counselor. She has written 13 books, over 70 articles and homily
helps. Her daily scripture reflections are posted on our website.
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Steven
Kluge OFM was ordained in 2001 and graduated from the
Washington Theological Union that same year. He also holds a BS in
Elementary Education from St. Francis University in Loretto, PA.
Steve taught at the elementary level for several years prior to his
ordination. He has conducted retreats for various groups and
currently ministers as pastor at St. Francis Parish, Long Beach
Island, NJ.
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Theresa
Yanda OSF, a Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia,
has ministered to Seniors in her congregation and in parishes for
the last 20 years. Currently an associate member of the Franciscan
Spiritual Center, Aston, PA, Theresa continues to develop programs
for Seniors and is always interested in knowing what interests them.
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Thomas Hartle
OFM is a member of the Friars Minor of Holy Name
Province. Currently involved in parochial ministry, Tom has for many
years, been involved in retreat ministry and spiritual direction. He
also served as religious assistant to the Holy Name Federation of
Poor Clares.
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