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Adult Program NewsSpecial Offerings~ Spiritual Direction Formation ProgramSpiritual Direction Formation Program Sunday, June 3 - Saturday, June 9 VMESC offers a four-year formation program in spiritual direction. This program was fashioned with a unique design to accommodate those who cannot afford the time for a lengthy residential program, yet desire quality and time to discern their call to the ministry of spiritual direction. Spiritual directors are called by God and formed by God.  Through this program we hope to provide the space, time, and structure where the Spirit can deepen and fine-tune the gifts of the candidates. This formation experience includes a resident week at Villa Maria each June which provides the opportunity for integrating theology, spirituality, and formal practice in giving spiritual direction. During the other weeks of the year, the candidate is guided by participation in
Each person may begin giving spiritual direction under individual supervision after their first residential week while receiving the continued support of a network of monthly peer supervision and theological reflection groups. Cultivating a more contemplative and reflective lifestyle is the long-range goal of this formation program, as each candidate discerns God’s call to the wonderful ministry of spiritual direction.  Those who complete the program having given spiritual direction under supervision will receive a Certificate in Spiritual Direction. Those who discern that ministry in spiritual direction is not for them will receive a Certificate in Spirituality.To obtain an application and be guided through the application process contact Ardath Blake, HM at 724-964-8920 x3444 or by e-mail at ABlake@humilityofmary.org Spiritual Directors International is a good source of additional information on spiritual direction and what it means to be a spiritual director. Faculty  Rev. James Bowler, SJ, M.A., M.Div. serves as facilitator for Catholic and Jesuit identity at Fairfield University, following more than 20 years of ministry in the area of spiritual direction as director of Campion Renewal Center, executive director of the National Jesuit Retreat and Renewal Ministries, and as a staff member at the Guelph Center of spirituality in Ontario, where he was responsible for training and supervising spiritual directors in the Ignatian tradition. Mária M. Decsy, PH.D earned a master’s degree in spirituality and pastoral ministry from St. Joseph College in West Hartford, a certificate in spiritual direction from the Hartford Archdiocesan Spiritual Life Center and a doctorate in biochemistry from New York University. She is adjunct professor of World Religions and Human Biology and a member of the Retreat Team of Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center in Farmington, CT.  Mary Lou Mlecko, M.A., Psy.D holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a licensed psychologist in the state of Pennsylvania. She earned a M.A. in theology from Duquesne University and is a graduate of the Spiritual Direction program at Shalem Institute. She is a retreat and workshop presenter. Cost for this program is $1550.00 which includes all meals and overnight accommodations. If you would like to register for this or any of our programs, there are several easy ways to do so. You may: • use our convenient on line pre-registration form • contact Sr. Ardath Blake, HM at 724-964-8920 x3444 or by e-mail at ABlake@humilityofmary.org • complete and mail the printable registration form along with your payment to: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center 2105 Evergreen Road P.O. Box 424 Villa Maria, PA 16155 Save the Date! Future training events will be held on the following dates: June 2-8, 2013 June 1-7, 2014 Refund Policy
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