Speakers
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MaryAnne Davey
MaryAnne Davey is the Founder & CEO of Body & Soul Ministries, a spiritual companionship ministry in Taunton, MA through which she offers spiritual direction, retreat facilitation and ministry mentorship. MaryAnne has 18 years of experience in Catholic higher education with a focus in mission and ministry work. Her spiritual direction training is steeped in the Ignatian tradition. MaryAnne directs retreats at Eastern Point Retreat Center and Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center, assists with facilitation of the Spiritual Exercises Retreats through the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA and offers spiritual programs with local organizations. She is passionate about justice, equity and integrated well-being
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Nan Bouché
Nan Bouché is a wife, mother and grandmother. She is an associate member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, and a retired hospital chaplain. Nan holds an MA in Theology from Boston College, with a concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling. As a trained spiritual director, Nan has ministered in the field for more than twenty five years. She is also a trained supervisor, supervising other spiritual directors in the practice of their ministry. Areas of great interest for Nan as a director include: meeting with others who have a particular interest in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, accompanying recovering individuals in 12 Step programs, members of the LGBTQ+ community, those who are grieving, as well as those living with physical or mental health challenges, and suicide survivors.
5-Day Silent Directed Retreat
During a silent directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as a spiritual companion throughout the retreat. Utilizing their specialized training, conversations with your spiritual director will enhance your prayer experience and help you discern where the Spirit might be leading you. Aside from these daily conversations you can set aside the time for your own personal prayer, journaling, art, exploration of the grounds at Genesis, spiritual reading or your choice of contemplative practices. Your retreat is unstructured so that you can take opportunity for rest or reflection throughout our grounds and facility.
This Silent Directed Retreat is led by MaryAnne Davey and Nan Bouché. To choose which director you would prefer follow the links below. Directors are chosen on a first come first serve basis.