Ignatian Discernment

​​​Education

• Certificate in Spiritual Direction Supervision MCIS at Fairfield University (2016)

• Post Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Formation Boston College, Clough School of Theology & Ministry (2014)

• Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, Boston College, Clough School of Theology and Ministry (2010)

• Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies Sacred Heart University, (2008)

  • Minors - Philosophy & Music

  • Certificates in Catholic Studies & Catholic Social Teaching

 

Continuing Education

• Spiritual Direction Symposium, Rules (Second Set) for Discernment of Spirit for Spiritual Directors - Fr. Timothy Gallagher presented by Avila Institute. (2025)

• Gazing Upon the Crucified Christ: Ignatian Compassion and Presence in Times of Suffering and Struggle - Office of Ignatian Spirituality. (2024)

• Apostolic Preferences of the Society of Jesus - Office of Ignatian Spirituality (2023)

• "Giving the Spiritual Exercises in the 19th Annotation Format to Others" by Fr. James Bowler, S.J., offered through the Office of Ignatian Spirituality. (2019)

• The Old Testament & Spiritual Direction - Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality (2016)

• Movements of the Spiritual Exercises - Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality (2015)

 

Experience

 

Co-founder, Content Creator, and Web Manager:

 

Our Lady of the Way, Ignatian Virtual Retreat Center (now: www.IgnatianRetreats.com)

• Co-founded and co-creator of retreats for Catholic virtual retreat center.

• Provides accessible Ignatian Retreats  and ministry services to individuals who may not otherwise have access due to geographic or other limiting circumstances.

 

CatholicSpiritualDirectors.com

• Co-founded, create content for, and manage the website www.CatholicSpiritualDirectors.com.

• Provides resources for spiritual directors, including content related to the ministry and materials on best practices; and serving organizations and individuals by listing their services and ongoing formation programs for spiritual directors.

 

Consultant for the following Ministries.

• Catholic Men of Delmarva

• Byway

• SeekDirection.app

• Good Faith - Family Matters (www.wearegoodfaith.org)

• Holy Habits (www.holyhabits.app)

• Journey to Marriage (past)

 

Registered

• SeekDirection.app

• Office of Ignatian Spirituality  Eastern Province 

• CatholicSpiritualDirectors.com

• Past: Spiritual Director and Supervisor for the Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality at Fairfield University

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Catholic Homeschool Dad

• Parent, teacher, and caregiver, raising 5 children in the Catholic faith.

• Integrating faith formation into daily routines and educational activities.

• Sacrament preparation for Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. 

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Additional Experience

• Catholic Men of Delmarva Advisory Board (2024-present)

• Knights of Columbus, Deputy Grand Knight

  • Past Grand Knight​

  • Past Advocate

• Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Adjunct Professor, Sacred Heart University (2019)

• Theology Teacher at Notre Dame High School, Fairfield, CT, 2015-2019

• Retreat Director at Notre Dame High School​

• Campus Minister Fairfield University – Fairfield, Connecticut July 2012 – 2015

  • Coordinate the Campus Ministry Retreat Program, including First-Year and Kairos Retreats.

  • Educate and form student retreat and peer leaders.

  • Create retreats for students with behavioral/substance abuse issues.

  • Update retreat programming.

  • Advise Students for Life, Knights of Columbus, and Liturgical Ministers.

  • Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual direction for students.

  • Serve as a spiritual leader and advisor for Student Immersion Trips to Nicaragua.

• Resident Director of Ignatian Residential Hall, Fairfield University

• Youth Minister at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Fairfield, CT

• Graduate Assistant, Residence Life/Campus Ministry at Boston College

• Youth Minister Our Lady of the Assumption Church – Fairfield, Connecticut July 2012 – 2016

  • Coordinate outreach to parish youth, community building, and service projects.

• Area Coordinator Fairfield University – Fairfield, Connecticut July 2010 - July 2012​

• Student Teacher and Campus Ministry Intern Mount Saint Joseph's Academy High School (2009 – 2010)

  • Taught Theology for sophomore and senior classes on various subjects including Scripture, Spirituality, Prayer, and Christology.

  • Advised the Campus Ministry Student Team and Peer Ministry Team in the planning of various liturgies programs, prayer services, and retreats.

• Graduate Assistant: Peer Minister Boston College – Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts August 2008 – May 2010

  • ​Assisted students with transition to college life, spiritual formation, relationships, academic issues, and personal difficulties.

  • Implemented and led retreats, retreat formation, faith-sharing groups, and Sunday Liturgies.​​​​​