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Lori Jean Wilson, MA

I have been in the Catholic education world for the past 30+ years as a director of religious education, theology teacher, theology chair, director of campus ministry and service, principal, and as pastoral associate.

 

My experience in ministry has led me to walk with those who are seeking a deeper connection with our God who is present in all aspects of our lives. It’s a joy to be called to this ministry and to have the opportunity to respond to this call.​

 

Yours in Christ,

Lori

Available for New Directees

Available EST zone  Evenings and Saturdays 

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Spiritual Director & Supervisor 

Background and Formation:

Lori Wilson has been a spiritual director since 2007 and knows that this ministry is sacred ground. She holds a BA in psychology, an MA in religious studies from St. Joseph’s Seminary, and an MA in curriculum and instruction. She received her training as a spiritual director, supervisor, and director of the 19th Annotation from Fairfield University and loves to continue her growth as a director. 

 

In addition to offering spiritual direction, Lori also provides supervision in spiritual direction, which includes mentorship and consultation, guiding spiritual directors in their formation and ministry.

Lori has been a director of faith formation, a theology teacher, the director of campus ministry and service, and theology chair and retreat director for students and adults. She has authored and published several books and has been a principal of an inner-city Catholic school and a pastoral associate of a large parish.

 

Lori often looks to the quiet of the outdoors to connect with God, especially while on her kayak or hiking. She enjoys quiet and solitude as much as she enjoys encountering God through justice work, which she has done in the U.S., at the Texas/Mexico Border, in Haiti, Uganda, Kenya, and Mexico.

 

Education:

  • College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

  • St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie, NY Master of Arts, Religious Studies

  • University of St. Joseph, Hartford, CT - Master of Arts, Education

  • Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT - Certificate Program, Spiritual Direction

  • Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT - Certificate Program, 19th Annotated Retreat

  • Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT Certificate Program, Spiritual Direction Supervision

  • Boston College, The Journey Continues, Spiritual Direction

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Ongoing Formation

  • Practicing Spiritual Directors at Boston College

  • Studying with Brother Don Bisson, FMS, a Marist Brother exploring the intersectionality of Jungian Psychology and Spiritual Direction

  • ​Ignatian Spirituality Center at Fairfield University

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Experience

  • Private Practice as Spiritual Director working with adults and students (undergraduate and graduate)

  • Spiritual Director, Board Member – Our Lady of the Way Retreat Center

  • Spiritual Director – Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality at Fairfield University (offering spiritual direction, Spiritual Exercises, and various Retreats,)

  • Spiritual Director Supervisor - Murphy Center for Ignatian Sprittuality at Fairfled University (supervising Directors while in their practicum)

  • Pastoral Associate, St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes Parish, Greenwich, CT

  • Principal, St. Andrew Academy, Bridgeport, CT

  • Director of Ministry and Mission, Archbishop Molloy High School, Briarwood, NY

  • Department Chair, Theology Teacher, Director of Campus Ministry and Service - Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich, CT​

  • Director of Religious Education, St. Anthony of Padua, NY​

 
Memberships & Listings:​​

  • Office of Ignatian Spirituality, Eastern Province

  • College of Directors Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality at Fairfield University

  • SeekDirection.app

  • CatholicSpiritualDirectors.com

  • Ignatianretreats.org

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Area of Interest:

  • The Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life

  • Spiritual Direction for those recovering from or in trauma

  • Retreats tailored to a person’s needs

  • Jungian Christian Dialogue

  • Contemplative prayer

  • Movement prayer (hiking retreats)

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Services

  • Virtual and In-Person

  • Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Direction and Retreats. Supervision

  • Spiritual Direction for individuals in Spiritual Direction Formation programs.

  • Spiritual Direction with those suffering from trauma in their past or current lives (sexual, physical, psychological, and/or emotional abuse).

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