Non-silent Retreat for Women & Men, for Those Grieving
Significant loss is part of our human condition, and grieving is our normal response. We will approach grieving within a spiritual context, seeking healing through prayer and sharing with others who are grieving.
Fr. Joseph Fice, S.J., spent 25 years as a religious educator in Jesuit high schools in California and Arizona. He taught at Jesuit High School in Sacramento, Loyola High School in Los Angeles, and Brophy Preparatory School in Phoenix. His academic interests evolved from mathematics to a deep interest in scripture and ethics. After earning a B.S. in Mathematics from Loyola University of Los Angeles, he received an M.A. in Philosophy from Gonzaga University and an S.T.M. in Theology from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley. A lecturer in Philosophy at Loyola University of Los Angeles from 1967 to 1969, his subsequent high school teaching focused on Scripture and Catholic Christianity.
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Fr. Bernard Bush, S.J., is a spiritual director and psychotherapist by training, background that he believes enables him to see people's lives in a rich and diverse way. He says he enjoys the challenging adventure of helping others find God in their lives, something he recognizes is different for every person. He defines a spiritual director as one who is a servant to others as they grow in their relationship with God.
Born in Humboldt County, California, Fr. Bernie entered the Society of Jesus following graduation from Bellarmine College Preparatory, San Jose, CA. He was ordained in 1965, and then trained as a spiritual director and psychotherapist, earning a Ph.D. in human science (psychology and theology) from the Saybrook Graduate School, San Francisco. More about Fr. Bernie
Fr. Gerald F. Hudson, S.J., was, for many years, a mathematics teacher (at Loyola High School, Loyola Marymount University, and St. Ignatius College Preparatory). He has served several times as a director in the JRC 36-day program. He joined the staff of the JRC in August of 2006 and has been involved in retreats and spiritual direction.
Ms. Naomi Mayer, MA, is a native of San Francisco. She has her MA in psychology. She served ten years as a Medical Mission Sister in the US and Venezuela. In her professional career of over 40 years she worked as a Certified Nurse- Midwife and RN case manager of hospice care, actively assisting and as a witness to the courage and spiritual strength needed at birth and death. Presently Ms. Mayer is active at St.Agnes parish, San Francisco as director of the Ministry of Consulation, director of a weekly faith sharing group, offers individual spiritual direction and is a director of the 19th annotation. She is a passionate seeker of Ignation spirituality and participant of the Pierre Favre Program.
