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Sr Joan Manuel, CSJ

Categories: Accepting new directees, Archdiocesan Spirituality Center (Baton Rouge/FranU cohort), Baton Rouge, Catholic, Full Member, In Person, Virtual (Teams, Facetime, Zoom, etc), Will work with other faith traditions

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I am a religious sister of the Congregation of St. Joseph since 2001. I was drawn to the CSJ’s global mission “rooted in the mission of Christ, to bring all into unity with God.” Their works of social justice for the marginalized continues to inspire me.

However, my first calling or vocation was to motherhood. I have been blessed with 2 children, many grandchildren and recently great grandchildren. In addition to motherhood, God has called me to nursing, hospital chaplaincy, teacher of theology and parish work. I have completed studies in nursing at LSU-E, and studies in theology through FranU of Baton Rouge and Loyola University of New Orleans, as well as the Salt and Light institute of Canada. These studies and all the classes provided by the sisters steeped in Ignatian Spirituality prepared me for God’s next call.

I felt the call to give back as others had given to me. I had been blessed with spiritual directors either formally or informally since I was in my 20’s. That guidance, along with counseling, carried me through tragic times and crossroads of discernment. In response, I completed the Internship Program for Spiritual Directors through the Archdiocese of New Orleans in 2022.

For me, spiritual direction is an engagement in Holy Listening to the sacred stories of others. I have humbly witnessed the Holy Spirit’s revelation of God’s Presence in the life journey of my directees. I love seeing my directees’ Ahh moments as they are inspired with understanding and wisdom. I rejoice in the growth of their prayer lives with the practice of Lectio Divina or Contemplative Prayer or prayer with nature or art. As the Holy Spirit makes known to a troubled directee that they are a loved sinner, a beloved child of God (as we all are), my heart sings. Spiritual Direction allows me to profoundly see the face of Christ in others.

I am currently taking new directees, available to provide Spiritual Direction in person at Our Lady of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant, and virtually via Zoom. I can provide direction for 3 and 5 day retreats. Flexible hours. Open to direction of people of various faith beliefs and am a safe place for members of the LGBTQ plus community.

Tim Meaut

Categories: Accepting new directees, Archdiocesan Spirituality Center (New Orleans cohort), Archdiocese of New Orleans, Catholic, Full Member, In Person, Virtual (Teams, Facetime, Zoom, etc), Will work with other faith traditions

Doris Melito

Categories: Accepting new directees, Archdiocesan Spirituality Center (New Orleans cohort), Archdiocese of New Orleans, By Phone, Catholic, Full Member, In Person, Virtual (Teams, Facetime, Zoom, etc), Will work with other faith traditions

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Nicole Mitchell

Categories: Accepting new directees, Alexandria, Archdiocesan Spirituality Center (Grand Coteau cohort), By Phone, Catholic, Full Member, In Person, Trained to give 19th annotation/Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life, Virtual (Teams, Facetime, Zoom, etc)

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I am a lifelong Roman Catholic and parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. I am married to Deacon Richard W. Mitchell and known in many parishes in the Diocese of Alexandria as the “Girl on Fire”. I have two daughters and one son-in-law. I like to spread the gospel of Christ through my involvement in many ministries throughout the Diocese. I am one of the founders of the Genesis of Eve Women’s ministry which was established in 2019 and volunteer my time to help host the annual conference. I was a co-facilitator for The Great Adventure Bible Study held at the Diocese in 2020. I actively participate in the Pro-Life Movement, support the Steubenville South Youth Conference, and have a special love for the ACTS Retreat movement serving as a Women’s Retreat Director, Retreat Consultant and was a founding member of the Diocese of Alexandria’s ACTS Mission Chapter to bring the ACTS Retreat to parishes throughout the Diocese.

In 2019, I was introduced to the Spiritual Direction Program by the Archdiocese of New Orleans. My zealous love and service throughout my years of ministry along with the guidance of the Holy Spirit inspired me to journey on the path of becoming a certified Spiritual Director. I retired in 2022 as the District Manager of Louisiana State Probation and Parole after serving in the law enforcement profession for 29 years. During that time, I saw firsthand the brokenness in our society and the need for God’s love and mercy. I truly desire to help women and men to draw closer to the Lord and guide them to be the disciple Jesus wants them to be.

On August 17, 2023, I graduated from the intense internship and received my certification as a Spiritual Director from the Archdiocese of New Orleans. I am certified to provide ongoing spiritual direction, as well as direct 3, 5 or 8 day Directed Retreats in person or remotely through Zoom or other platforms.

I can be reached at forevercatholic820@gmail.com or 318-447-6383 and am eager to speak with anyone who is seeking to deepen their relationship with our Lord Jesus.

Patrick Moore

Categories: Alexandria, Archdiocesan Spirituality Center (Grand Coteau cohort), Catholic, Full Member, In Person

Sr. Jeanne Moore, OP

Categories: Accepting new directees, Archdiocesan Spirituality Center (New Orleans cohort), By Phone, Catholic, Full Member, Outside of Louisiana, Trained to give 19th annotation/Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life, Uncategorized, Virtual (Teams, Facetime, Zoom, etc), Will work with other faith traditions