About Us

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The roots of our organization began as regions for Spiritual Directors International (SDl) which collaborated to sponsor an annual conference for spiritual directors in Louisiana. When SDI discontinued regional chapters, the Louisiana groups became incorporated as Louisiana Association of Spiritual Directors (LASD) and the Articles of Incorporation were drawn up in 2007. LASD was founded to promote the ministry of spiritual direction in our state and to be a resource to help directors grow spiritually and professionally in their ministry.

We have expanded to include educating people about spiritual direction and the benefits it can have in their lives. The information and “Find a Director” section on this website help those who are seeking spiritual direction to connect with a director in their area.

Our Membership includes: Active members who are trained spiritual directors and are currently engaged in the ministry of spiritual direction; Associate members who are either retired from the ministry, in a recognized spiritual directors’ training program, or are involved in professions related to pastoral care.

LASD fosters the ministry of spiritual direction by sending out informational e-newsletters to our members, and offering periodic Zoom gatherings for prayer, reflection, fellowship, and shared information. In addition, we also have an annual conference to continue our development as spiritual directors, by inviting speakers who are well-known and experienced directors. These conferences bring us together for support, help us further develop our own relationship with God in order to adequately serve others in our ministry.

Our board of directors is working to make this organization valuable and helpful to our members. We encourage you to contact us through this website for ideas, needs, and ways you can assist us in making this association even better.