CEIE Presents "The Art of Spiritual Direction: Foundations, Practice and Applications"

Share in this virtual workshop series with eight spiritual directors and educators to discover more about the foundations and practice of spiritual direction. 

To register for this workshop, CLICK HERE! 

1st Session: Thursday, Jan. 19 – Foundations – Meet the Presenters 

Valerie Lesniak, PhD served as a faculty member and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs over the course of 20 years at the Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry. 

Fr. Kevin F. Burke, SJ, is the Vice President for University Mission and Professor of Theology at Regis University. 

2nd Session: Thursday, Feb. 16 – Practice – Meet the Panelists 

Tom Cashman is a spiritual director and teacher of spiritual formation and assisted in the design of the Pastoral Leadership Program in the School of Theology and Ministry at Seattle University. 

Trung Pham, SJ, is a Vietnamese-born, Seattle-based artist, educator, and spiritual director, whose immigrant experience has profoundly influenced his artwork which explores spiritual and religious depth that stands in high contrast with contemporary culture and values. 

Jeanie Robinson is a seasoned spiritual director who other directors seek for her wise companionship. She is a graduate of Seattle University’s School of Theology and Ministry. 

3rd Session: Thursday, Mar. 16 – Applications – Meet the Panelists 

Leonetta Elaiho is a spiritual director, non-profit leader, and public theologian, and received the Sullivan Scholarship at Seattle University. 

Patty Repikoff, D.Min has served as Pastoral Life Director of St. Therese Church and Christ the King/Cristo Rey Church, a Coordinator of Eastside Catholic Hispanic/Latino Ministry, and as a Pastoral Advocate for Mission with Catholic Community Services. 

Patrick J. Twohy, SJ, is an author, poet, spiritual leader and respected Elder in both Catholic and Native communities. 

To learn more about the list of panelists and presenters, CLICK HERE! 

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