Archdiocese of Regina Spiritual Directors

Here are the spiritual directors currently serving in the Archdiocese of Regina. If you desire to talk to someone about your search, please feel welcome to call Karen Ziegler 306-527-2738 or Marlene Miller 306-541-7750

Are you looking for someone to listen to your sharing of the fifth step of the AA Twelve Step Program? Please CLICK HERE for a list of Spiritual Directors who have offered to be confidential listeners for your sharing.

I am a Christian belonging to the Roman Catholic faith tradition. I have been trained by the Archdiocese of Regina to provide Spiritual Direction and to guide directees through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. I am open to journeying with those of other religious affiliations and am also familiar with 12 Step Spirituality. If you have questions or would like to meet to explore this ministry further, I can be reached by phone at (306) 541-8086.

Our lives are incredibly full, with little time for solitude and silence. Reflection and response to God’s invitations toward transformative living and inner healing are often rejected for other pursuits. The offer lies before us to set aside the bondage of former ways and climb into the arms of Love. Our souls need rest. Are you willing to take the journey? I’m willing to walk alongside you. I have been a Christ follower for many years. I am married with children and grandchildren. My husband and I spent 13 years in West Africa and love meeting and engaging with people of other cultures and faith backgrounds. I have completed a Bachelor of Religious Education and a Master’s in Spiritual Formation. I am passionate about listening to others’ stories and discovering God’s Love in their stories. Come sit with me and let’s listen together! I can be reached at my cell# – 306-209-1110 or at my email: [email protected]

God bless your journey.

I live in Regina. I am a Roman Catholic lay person. I was commissioned in the Lay Formation Program in 1996. I am a graduate of the Spiritual Formation program of the Archdiocese of Regina and was commissioned as a Spiritual Director in 2009. I participated in the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius under the supervision of my own Spiritual Director. I have guided three people through these exercises. Being a Spiritual Director has helped me in my own spiritual journey. I prefer to meet with people during the day rather than evenings. My phone number is (306) 949 3865. Email re.courchene.net

Hello, my name is Carlene Douglas. My husband, Deacon Darin and I make our home on a family farm near SK/MB border in Binscarth, MB., about 30 miles from Esterhazy, SK. We currently are establishing a non-profit Christian place of prayer, rest & retreat centre called, Holy Trinity House on the farm. We have 2 adult children. We are Roman Catholics, and belong to St. Joseph RC Church in Russell MB.

On June 6, 2020 I completed the 2-yr Ignatian Spirituality, Ministry of Spiritual Direction Program, offered by the Archdiocese of Regina, and was commissioned by Archbishop Donald Bolen. I believe spiritual accompaniment deepens our awareness of God’s love and presence in our lives.

I may meet with others either in person, or using technical means. I am open to journeying with those of other religious affiliations, and am familiar with 12 Step Spirituality.

Please call with any questions at 204-532-2157, or e-mail [email protected].

I am a professional artist /spiritual director, graduating from the Prairie Jubilee Program for Spiritual Formation in 2010. Hand- coiled clay vessels is the area of art making I am best known for. Several women from the bible have been made into clay vessels. I am also a retreat facilitator presenting on themes of creativity and women of the bible. I currently work out of my studio in Regina, Sask. Creativity and spirituality are integrally united and help me towards deepening my relationship with God and with others. It is my hope to share the skills I have learned in creativity to guide others on their spiritual journey. Spiritual Direction takes place in the artist’s studio. Denomination: protestant with an ecumenical spirit. Contact: [email protected] (306) 352-7931

Regina, SK. Spiritual Affiliation: Catholic (Roman). A graduate of Newman Theological College and 10-year veteran of parish ministry. I have been practicing as a Spiritual Director for the Archdiocese of Regina since 2009 having successfully completed our 2-year ‘Contemplative Listening – Ministry of Spiritual Direction’ program. My practice of spiritual direction is definitely, though not exclusively, Ignatian in character.

I have experience in a variety of prayer traditions and practices; the Spiritual Exercises, Ignatian Discernment, the Spirituality of Dreams and working with individuals who are involved in professional counseling, and/or 12-step programs such as AA. I firmly believe that my role as a Spiritual Director is primarily that of humble and compassionate listener. At all times, the direction of our visits, and all goals are left entirely in your hands and God’s.

I am a lay Catholic woman from Regina, SK, I am married to Deacon Eric Gurash and I have 2 children and 2 dogs. When I’m not at work, you will usually find me knitting (I knit prayer shawls) or experimenting with baking bread (and recently bagels) or walking our dog Finn. I was commissioned as a Spiritual Director for the Archdiocese of Regina on June 6, 2020. I journeyed with my husband Eric for four years in diaconate formation. Spiritual direction has been a part of my life for over over 14 years and during the past two years of formation, I have grown even more aware of the Holy Spirit in my life. It is a great privilege to journey with people as they begin to see how God is active in their lives. If you are longing to see where God is in your life, I’d love to journey with you. I provide spiritual direction via online platforms. I can be reached at [email protected]

I believe we are all on a journey in this life to find and grow our relationship with God. Everyone takes a different path, and each path is as unique as the person seeking it.

My path to faith began 20 years ago, when I felt called to the Roman Catholic faith.   I was accepted into the church through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. My journey has included numerous bible studies over the years to learn and grow my faith, and I have accompanied my husband through 4 years of diaconate formation to his ordination.   The Archdiocese of Regina commissioned me as a Spiritual Director in June of 2020 after completing their two-year formation program. In addition to spiritual direction, I am open to companioning others through Annotation 19 of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.   I provide spiritual direction in my home in Regina, or by telephone or other technologies that are available to us.

I can be contacted at 306-540-7442, or by email at [email protected].

Hello! My name is Jennifer Holtslander. I have had the privilege of journeying with people in the midst of life. In the process I have come to value deep community connections, shared tears and laughter, and the telling of our stories. I am ecumenical and value the strengths that different streams of faith bring to spiritual growth. Who are you? Who is your God? How is God leading you? What is God growing in your life right now? I welcome the to opportunity to get to know you and to journey with you as you begin or deepen your relationship with the Divine. If you would like more information or would like to be in touch please go to livingfaithathome.ca livingfaithathome.ca

My Name is Beverly Makar and I am a Disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ. My passion is to encourage and inspire people in their identity in Christ by journeying with them towards God and wholeness. I was commissioned through the Archdiocese of Regina in 2015 as a Spiritual Director, and have completed the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius. I am presently working through being commissioned as a Stephen Minister and certification as a Heart Physics Coach. Contact Information: [email protected] phone number (306) 536-1437

I have been offering spiritual direction in my home since completing the training program in 2015. I am also able to lead others through the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. Although I am a Roman Catholic, I grew up in the Greek Catholic tradition. I am open to journeying with others from various faith backgrounds. I feel blessed to be able to share and deepen another’s walk with God.

I live on an acreage that is a 10 minute drive east of Regina. I can be reached at (306) 781-4261 or [email protected]

I am a Roman Catholic layperson. I graduated from the Spiritual Direction Formation Program, Queen’s House, Saskatoon in July 2017, and I am a member of Spiritual Directors International. I am currently enrolled in Lay Formation through the Archdiocese of Regina.

As a spiritual director, I am keenly aware of the presence of the Holy Spirit and I feel blessed by each opportunity to be a companion listener to those with whom I journey. I am available to journey with directees from all faith backgrounds and cultures.

My husband is an Anglican priest; he and I served two lengthy volunteer missions in Malawi, Africa, as well as shorter volunteer missions to Ghana and Burundi. I consider my volunteer experiences in developing countries to be among the most grace-filled moments of my life.

I can be reached at [email protected] or (306) 522-9088.

I am a Roman Catholic wife, mother, grandmother who was commissioned in 1994 to the ministry of Spiritual Direction in the Archdiocese of Regina after completing a two-year training program. The program was led by Jesuits and based on Ignatian Spirituality. Since then I have journeyed with numerous people as they prayed with the 19th Annotation of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Other education that has been of value in spiritual direction is BA Honours in Religious Studies, Pastoral Studies Certificate, seminars on topics such as Dreams, Sexuality, Healing of Hurts, Addictions and others. I am familiar with the 12-Step Program and have listened to 5th step sharing. I believe that contemplative listening in the spiritual direction process assists others to grow in their relationship with God. I live in Regina, Saskatchewan. Phone 306-541-7750 email: [email protected]

I have been providing spiritual accompaniment for several years, beginning with ten years in professional parish ministry, and continuing in university chaplaincy until my retirement in December 2017. I currently offer spiritual direction out of my home — virtually during the pandemic — to people of all (or no particular) spiritual traditions. My six grandchildren and their parents keep me in tune with issues that are relevant to them today, and that helps keep me rooted in contemporary issues.
Trained in Ignatian spirituality, spiritual direction, and theology, I believe that each person has been created in wholeness to be loved and to love, and that God is in all things. My greatest desire is to help people see the boundless love our Creator has for each of us, particularly those on the margins.
I can be contacted by calling or texting 306-536-0722 or by email at [email protected] (with subject line “Spiritual Direction)” and we let the Holy Spirit take it from there.

My name is Lorraine Nichol. I am a divorced (with annulment) Roman Catholic layperson. I am a mother of four, grandmother of six living grandchildren and a great-grandmother. I  commissioned from the Lay Formation Program in 2003. I have completed two years of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and worked as a RC Chaplain at the Pasqua Hospital. In 2020 after completing a two year formation program, I was commissioned as a Spiritual Director and have completed Annotation 19 or the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.

My life journey has taken into  much disappointment, hardship and grief. My Spiritual Director helped me by journeying with me. It has been my honour and will continue to be a n honour to journey with you as well. You can contact me via phone: 306-537-7012, [email protected]. I can meet in my home or vial zoom/skype.

I am a Roman Catholic laywoman commissioned as a Spiritual Director in 2015 after taking the two year training program offered by the Archdiocese of Regina.

Being involved in several parish ministries had strengthen my desire to learn more about my own faith. In 2008 I started the Lay Ministry Formation Program which I finished in 2011. During this time I was exposed to Spiritual Direction. Afterwards I felt called to explore this ministry more deeply. I love this journey God has put me on through scripture and music and I am open to see where it might lead me. It is truly a privilege to journey with another person in faith.

Providing the Spiritual Direction to both men and women in the safe setting of my home in Yorkton, SK.

I can be contacted at [email protected]  or (306) 783-7499.

Associate with the School Sisters of Notre Dame

I was commissioned as a Spiritual Director for the Archdiocese of Regina in 1998. Through helping with retreats, journeying with directees to consciously begin or deepen their spiritual lives, and walking with several through the exercises of St Ignatius, I have seen how each human being is called in a unique way to experience God’s love and presence in their lives to reach their fullest potential. I can be reached at [email protected] or (306) 545-3185.

Hi there! My name is Linda Smuk and I am Roman Catholic layperson, mother of three and grandmother of eight. I commissioned from the Archdiocese of Regina Lay Ministry program in 2009. In 2014 and 2015, I completed two levels of Clinical Pastoral Education which was invaluable to time I spent working as a Hospital Chaplain. I was commissioned through the Archdiocese of Regina in 2020 as a Spiritual Director, and am currently training to lead people through Annotation 19 of the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius. I am familiar with 12 Step Spirituality and am open to journeying with anyone in those programs and with those of other faith communities. I am currently retired and have moved to a small town in central Saskatchewan – Ituna. While meeting with people in person is ideal, I am very open to journeying with people via phone, various online platforms or a combination of any of those. Because I live in a small town, I am especially interested in journeying with people who also live in smaller urban or rural settings. Living in a more remote location does not have to be a deterrent to deepening our experience of God’s presence in our lives. I can be contacted by calling or texting (306)216-1883 or by email at [email protected].

I have been blessed as a hospital chaplain to accompany disabled, ill, suffering, dying and grieving people on their spiritual journey until my retirement in 2018. I enjoy leading people through the Ignatian spiritual exercises and directed retreats. I believe that each companioning experience opens us to a deeper awareness of God’s presence and love in every aspect of life. I am married to Dennis. We have five grown children. I am a gramma! My home is Regina and I can be reached at (306) 527-2738 or [email protected].

I am a married Roman Catholic lay woman, commissioned by the Archdiocese of Regina as a Spiritual Director in 1998 after completing the two-year training program. Over the years, I have worked in a variety of ministries in the Archdiocese including religious education, sacramental preparation and parish pastoral ministry. In addition to meeting monthly with directees, I have been privileged to journey with folks through Annotation 19 of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. I have a special interest in journeying with mothers who are seeking to deepen their experience of God’s presence through their vocation as parent. I currently provide Spiritual Direction in Regina, and can be contacted at [email protected].

My name is Sheila Wood. I am a Roman Catholic lay woman, wife and mother. I was commissioned as a Spiritual Director in 2015 after completing the two-year Contemplative Listening – Ministry of Spiritual Direction Program offered by the Archdiocese of Regina. As a continuation of my training I am learning to journey with others through Annotation 19 of the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius. I had the great opportunity to journey with my husband, Barry, as he studied to be a Deacon. He was ordained in Toronto in 2008, and as a result of this journey I received my Diploma in Theological Studies. I have experience journeying with others through the RCIA program as well as other women of faith. My greatest joy is to listen to others as they discover God in their lives.

Call me – we can talk. My cell: (306) 551-6498 Or my email: [email protected]

I am an Anglican lay person, wife and mother. In 2015, I completed the Archdiocese of Regina two- year Contemplative Listening Spiritual Direction Formation program. I live in Estevan and provide direction within my local church building. Contact: [email protected] (306) 634–3809