ADVISORY BOARD AND INSTRUCTORS

 

Daniel Brown , a licensed clinical psychologist, is a trained spiritual director. He is currently doing clinical work with nursing home residents.

Kay Gentile Johnson , Ph.D. is a retired college professor and a trained spiritual director. Katie is also a professional musician and composer and has worked with both children and adults in music therapy.

Bob Grinewich has a Master of .Divinity Degree from Niagara University, he is a part time Pastoral Associate at Saints.Peter & Paul Church in Williamsville and has focused his ministry on Marriage and the Family as well as Spiritual Direction.

 Bill McCurdy , SJ has done retreat ministry and spiritual direction since the 1960's. His ministry includes retreats in the U.S., Ireland and Great Britain. Bill has also served in parish ministry as a college campus minister and high school guidance counselor.

 Dianne Riordan is a family advocate with the Mental Health Association of Erie County. Trained in spiritual direction, she is married and has seven children and five grandchildren.

 Jan Sheridan , Director of the Center, is a professional writer, journalist, and hospital chaplain. She has been a spiritual director and instructor at the Center for twelve years. Jan has a Master's degree in Religious Studies.

 Pat Van Verth is a retired professor from Canisius College. She is married and has two children and one granddaughter. Pat is a trained spiritual director with a particular interest in Ignatian Spirituality.

Joan Wagner, SSJ offers a wealth of experience in spiritual direction, retreat work, graduate teaching in theology, and work with the founding charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph.