Stella Maris Retreat Center

Day Programs

Retreats

List of Presenters

Ann Marie Rimmer, OP
Ann Marie, a Dominican Sister of Caldwell, NJ, holds an MA in Systematic Theology and is a certified spiritual director Ann Marie conducts days of prayer and retreats, and is Program Director at Stella Maris Retreat Center.

Antonia Cooper, OSF
Antonia is a Franaciscan Servant of the Holy child Jesus who is an artist, spiritual director and practicioner/teacher of holistic healing modalities of Reiki and Tai Chi Chih.

Claire Whalen, OSF
Claire is a certified T'ai Chi Chih teacher and has taught TCC since 1994. She is a lover of trees and all growing things. An Oldenburg Franciscan, Claire has spent the past 13 years at Michaela Farm i nOldenburg, Indiana, promoting sustainable agriculture and "deep ecology". Prior to 1991 she was Professor of Education at Marian College in Indianapolis and also served as Academic Dean there. She is the founding president of an agricultural cooperative in the Laughery Valley watershed in Southeartern Indiana whee in 2007 the coop offered 40 CSA shares of fresh naturally grown produce to subscribers. Claire wishes to share Living Earth TCC with as many practitioners as possible.

Claudia Monte
Claudia, founder in 1993 of CAM Consulting Group LLC, offers strategic consulting and trains individuals and organizations for success. She has extentive experience as a national speaker, trainer, and consultant for diverse clients in public and private sectors. Claudia's programs are known for their practical, fun approach to learning.

Diane Allen
Diane Allen, a certified business coach, teaches professional women to be self-empowered, effective leaders who can maintain a healthy work/life balance. Diane co-authored the book "Living an Extraordinary Life: Breakthrough Ideas from the World’s Premier Business and Personal Coaches."

Doris Mical, CSJP
Doris is a certified spiritual director and experienced retreat director. She has experience in Congregational Formation Ministry as well as retreat work.

Ginger Grancagnolo, EdD
Ginger is an author, lecturer, and counselor. Over thirty years of experience has given her extensive knowledge and much practical experience. She is the author of "Who Would I Be If I Weren't So Afraid?", "The Father Principle" and "The Mother Principle." Ginger is an Associate of the Dominican Sisters of Caldwell, NJ.

Jean McLoughlin, SSND
Jean, a School Sister of Notre Dame, is a certified spiritual director.
She is on the staff of the Educational Center for Women which is sponsored by her congregation. Jean gives retreats and days of prayer in the tri-state area.

John Malich, FMS
Brother John holds degrees in Theology and Biblical Spirituality from Catholic University and completed advanced studies at Notre Dame University. He has served his community, the Marist Brothers of the Schools, as Director of Novices, Formation Director of two USA Provinces and also as Assistant Provincial. He has preached numerous retreats and conducted workshops in the United States, Canada and Europe.

Karen Cavanagh, SSJ
Karen, a Sister of St. Joseph of Brentwood, NY is a Pastoral Associate/Family Minister at Immaculate Conception Parish in Jamaica, NY. Karen is trained as a spiritual director and has further studies in Scripture and Spirituality.

Kate Chambers
Kate, a spiritual director and campus minister at the Academy of the Holy Angels, also ministers to homeless people in Bergen County. She is married with three children and two grandchildren. Kate is an Associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace.

Kathleen Tuite, OP
Kathleen is a Dominican Sister of Caldwell, New Jersey who is currently the Assistant to the President for Mission and Ministry at Caldwell College. She is an educator and is the Congregational Vocation Minister.

Margaret Ellen Burke, SC
Margaret Ellen has years of experience guiding, directing and preaching retreats both in the United States and Canada. She has trained and supervised spiritual directors for over twenty five years and continues ministry for lay leadership training and spiritual development in rural counties in the diocese of New York.

Marie Danaher, OP
Marie is a Sister of St. Dominic of Amityville, NY. She is a cetified spiritual director and presently serves as Pastoral Associate for spirituality and social justice in a large suburban parish on Long Island. Marie served on the governing council of her congregation and for ten years as executive director of the Intercommunity Center for Justice and Peace. She has long perm experience in developing retreats, presenting workshops and facilitating groups.

Mary Ann Mulzet, SSJ
Mary Ann is a Sister of St. Jospeh of Philadelphia who has conducted numerous retreats and workshops. She has taught liturgy and prayer to groups and created rituals and materials for worship.

Rev. C David McKirachan
The Rev. David McKirachan is pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Shrewsbury, NJ. He teaches communications at Monmouth University and has two books published, Happened Upon a Miracle and A Year of Wonder. He lives in Shrewsbury with his wife Chris and their menagerie.

Richard Johnson, PhD
Richard is nationally recognized for his pioneering work in Adult Faith Formation and Spiritual Gerontology. He is a national presenter for religious congregaions, workshops, retreats, and other educational works. He has written fourteen books all focused upon God expansive grace in the maturing years. He is a dynamic, engaging and compassionate teacher.

Rose Anna Marti, CSJP
Rose Anna Marti, CSJP is a Sister of St. Joseph of Peace. She is a trained spiritual director who is currently involved in formation ministry.

Ruth Kennedy
Ruth is a spiritual director, pastoral care and grief counselor who has vast experience in counseling, spiritual direction and retreat ministry.

Senan Taylor, OFM Cap
Fr. Senan is a spiritual director, preacher, and social worker. He is Director of Senior Care for his Capuchin community. Senan holds a PhD in social work from Fordham University, and a certificate in older adult ministry.

Simone Coonrod
Simone uniquely combines athletic training, music education and a natural gift for musical movement to create a studio "where artistry meets fun". With a BA in Music Education and a Masters in Performance, she is a freelance harpist in the metropolitan area. Simone is one of the pioneers of the resurgence of swing dance in Manhattan in the 90's and has won numerous competitions. She combines skill, spirit, and artistry.

Suzanne Golas, CSJP
Suzanne Golas, CSJP, a Sister of St. Joseph of Peace, is the founder and director of WATERSPIRIT. Suzanne serves as liaison for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace at the United Nations, where she concentrates on issues dealing with the environment. She has a certificate in Ecology and Spirituality from Genesis Farm and St. Thomas University.

Terrance Moran, CSsR
Fr. Terry is a spiritual director, writer and retreat director. He has given retreats and workshops on theology and spirituality in more than twenty-five countries. Terry is an Associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace.

Vida O'Leary, RSM
Vida, a Sister of Mercy of the Mid-Atlantic, is an experienced and certified spiritual director and retreat presenter.

Virginia Bell, CSJPA
Virginia,an Associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, is a certified spiritual director whose experience and teaching and education in human development provides a rich background for retreat ministry.