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

Directed Retreat Week: Winter 2026
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Join others as you deepen your faith and gain focus on your spiritual journey. Guided by Sister Judy Blizzard, Deb Buczkowski, and Father Ronald Wagner, you will have private half-hour sessions each day to help you progress at your own pace in a silent, prayerful environment. The retreat provides time for personal prayer, reflection, rest, and contemplation, with daily Mass as the only set time. Meals and lodging can be arranged flexibly to suit your needs. While mostly silent, the retreat offers opportunities for optional spiritual exercises or contemplative activities. This experience is fully customizable to accommodate your individual needs.…

Lenten Taizé Prayer Service
March 1, 2026

SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST AT 7:00 P.M. Free will offering Experience peace and tranquility in this meditative prayer session featuring simple chants, short readings and silent reflection in the presence of the Eucharistic Christ.

Discernment Retreat: Following Your Heart's Desire
March 6 - 8, 2026

FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH AT 4:00 P.M. TO SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH AT 4:00 P.M. Cost: $275 per person and includes 2 nights of accommodations and 6 meals   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.

Contemplative Stations of the Cross
March 20, 2026

FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH AT 7:00 P.M. 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 to guide the experience, this prayerful event is designed to deepen your meditation on Christ’s passion and love.

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   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 and watercolors. Find your inner artist and connection with God as Sister Judy  guides sessions…