Deb Buczkowski
Deb Buczkowski is a Spiritual Director, formed and commissioned in the Diocese of Oklahoma City and is an experienced facilitator of the Ignatian Exercises. She and her husband, Joe are engaged Parishioners at St. Daniel Catholic Church in Clarkston, MI and are active in the Cursillo movement.
Father Jason Brooks
Father Jason Brooks, a Regnum Christi priest, currently leads a healing ministry in Metro Detroit and serves as a Chaplain for adult lay members of the Regnum Christi Federation. Ordained in 2004, he joined the Legionaries of Christ in 1994 after completing his junior year at Ripon College. Since 2017 in Michigan, Fr. Jason has been actively involved with Encounter Ministries, focusing on helping people experience the healing power of the Holy Spirit through services and personal prayer ministry.
Father Ron Wagner
Fr. Ron Wagner recently retired after 46 years as a parish pastor in the Diocese of Saginaw. He earned a graduate certificate in Spiritual Direction from Creighton University in 2007 focusing on Ignatian Spirituality and has served nearly 20 years as a spiritual director, offering retreats for lay ministers and deacons. Formerly Vicar for Priests, he now enjoys time with family, friends and ministry at Maryville Retreat Center, while occasionally assisting his brother priests.
Sister Jacquie Keefe
Sister Jacquie Keefe, Co-Director of Jericho House, focuses on Youth/Adult Leadership, Social & Ecological Justice, and Spirituality. Collaborating with Br. Bill Carrothers, she ministers across Canada, the United States, and Europe. A member of the North American Province Formation Team, she’s a “GreenFaith Fellowship” graduate and has received the Franciscan Federation Award. Sr. Jacquie instructs teachers in the OECTA and co-authors programs for Jericho House Retreat Centre.
Sister Jane Mary Gawlik, CSSF
Sister Jane Mary Gawlik will continue vocation work building upon her prior role as co-vocation director, where she assisted young women in discerning their call to religious life. Sr. Jane Mary is a native Texan and joined the Felician Sisters immediately after high school. She holds a BA in Elementary Education with a minor in Art, a MA in Pastoral Ministry and certificates in Youth Ministry and Spiritual Direction. Recently she successfully completed a program for Initial Formation. Sr. Jane has dedicated her ministry to education in California, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas including service in the public school system.
Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF
Sister Judith Marie Blizzard is the vocation director for the Felician Sisters of North America, serving as a spiritual director in Pittsburgh. Engaged in evangelization, retreat ministry, and parish missions, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Religious Studies from Felician University and a Masters in Spirituality from Creighton University. Sr. Judith’s diverse past ministries include education, leadership, vocation ministry, formation, retreat ministry, spiritual direction, and mission leadership for Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs.
Sister Noel Marie Gabriel, CSSF
Sister Noel Marie Gabriel, CSSF, a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience, has served both laypeople and Felician Sisters in various health settings. Known for her down-to-earth presentations, she connects health aspects to support spiritual journeys, enriching her audience with an interactive and realistic approach.