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.
