Teachers

Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF

Sr. Judith Marie Blizzard is dedicated to the Maryville ministry as coordinator of spiritual direction and programming. She also serves as one of the vocation outreach ministers for the Felician Sisters of North America. Engaged in evangelization, retreat ministry, and parish missions, she holds a bachelor’s degree in education and religious studies from Felician University in Lodi, NJ and a master’s degree in spirituality from Creighton University in Omaha, NE. Sr. Judith’s diverse past ministries include education, leadership, vocation ministry, formation, retreat ministry, spiritual direction, and mission leadership for Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs.

Events with Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF

Discernment Retreat: Following Your Heart's Desire
May 1 - 3, 2026

FRIDAY, MAY 1ST AT 4:00 P.M. TO SUNDAY, MAY 3RD AT 4:00 P.M. Cost: $275 per person and includes 2 nights of accommodations and 6 meals Please join the waitlist or call for more details:  (248) 634-5566 Following your heart’s desire, this program is for women and men.  The opportunity for spending time in discernment in what God is calling you next in your life, religious, priesthood, marriage or career.  Sister Judy and Father Ed will walk you through the discernment process to help you discover Gods call for you. Dates have been changed due to more interest. 

Encountering God Through Art
June 19 - 21, 2026

FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH AT 4:00 P.M. TO SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST AT 2:00 P.M. Cost includes 2 nights of accommodations 5 meals and art supplies: single occupancy – $295 per person double occupancy – $275 per person commuter/day attendee – $195 per person (includes 5 meals and art supplies – no lodging)   By being open and attentive to finding God in all things, art can draw us more deeply into our hearts and minds and encounters with God. Take time to explore prayer through Scripture and creative reflection. Connect with God through art as prayer–while exploring various mediums, including clay, ink…

Directed Retreat Week: Fall 2026
September 27 - October 2, 2026

Join others as you deepen your faith and gain focus on your spiritual journey. Sister Judy Blizzard and Father Ron Wagner will create an individual retreat to meet your spiritual needs. Half-hour sessions will help you progress at your own pace in a quiet, prayerful setting. Spend your days in prayer, rest and reflection. Call to reserve; space is limited. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th 4:00 p.m. THROUGH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd 11:00 a.m. Accommodation rate for 5 night stay, 14 meals and Spiritual Direction: $695 per person – call for Lodging Specifics

Stations of the Cross: Fall 2026
October 12, 2026

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12TH AT ???? Free will offering   Join us for a profound and reflective journey through the Stations of the Cross presented in a contemplative style. Using visual projections in San Damiano’s Chapel to guide the experience, this prayerful event is designed to deepen your meditation on Christ’s passion and love.

Fall Taizé Prayer Service
October 25, 2026

Experience peace and tranquility in this meditative prayer session featuring simple chants, short readings and silent reflection in the presence of the Eucharistic Christ. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25th  7:00 p.m. Free will offering

Art & Healing Retreat
October 30 - November 1, 2026

Advent Taizé Prayer Service
November 30, 2026

Centering Prayer Weekend
January 15 - 18, 2027

Directed Retreat Week
January 24 - 29, 2027