June 21-28, 2026

7-Night Retreat $875

Helen
Beairsto, r.c.

Nan
Bouché

Fr. Tony 
DiBardino

Margaret
Gaffikin, FSP

Denise
Lyon, IHM

Patricia
Vine

Helen Beairsto, r.c.

Sr. Helen Beairsto, RC, is a sister in the congregation of the Religious of the Cenacle whose ministry is spiritual direction, retreats and offering spiritually orientated programs. Her original formation in the Spiritual Exercises occurred in her community formation and this was followed with ongoing certificate programs as well as a post Graduate Diploma focused in Spirituality and Spiritual Direction at Fordham University. She continues to minister in this area to a wide variety of people and experiences it as a deep privilege to companion others on their spiritual journey. She is a long time Educator and Facilitator of Biospiritual Focusing, a professional in the field of Mental Health and a former practitioner in nursing. She has a deep appreciation of nature including pets, the cosmos, and a lifelong desire to integrate spirituality and science.

  

Nan Bouché

 Nan Bouché is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She is a retired hospital chaplain and an associate member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston. Nan holds an MA in Theology from Boston College with a concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling. A seasoned spiritual director and retreat director, Nan meets with individuals at her home on Cape Cod , as well as virtually. She is a trained supervisor, companioning other spiritual directors in the supervision of their ministry. Nan has a particular interest in Ignatian Spirituality, 12 Step Spirituality, and accompanying those experiencing loss and grief of any kind . Walking with others as they seek to grow in deeper, personal relationship with God is a great passion of her life.  

Fr. Tony DiBardino

 Tony DiBardino is a priest of the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey. He graduated from St. Bonaventure University and attended Christ the King Seminary. He was ordained in May of 1976 and has spent 48 years in Parish work as a Parochial Vicar and then as Pastor. Before retiring in 1999 he was the facilitator of the merger of three parishes, forming the Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit serving Elmer, Mullica Hill and Woodstown, New Jersey. After retirement he entered the 2 year program for a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Fairfield University which he completed in 2021. In addition to helping at Saint Damien Parish in Ocean City, NJ, he has been offering Spiritual Direction and now working on Directed Retreats both under the supervision of Sr. Karen Doyle, SSJ, a former instructor of the Fairfield Program for Spiritual Direction. Entering this new phase of ministry, (Spiritual Direction and Directed Retreats) gives witness to his commitment to growth and development and to the ongoing relationship with God.  

Margaret Gaffikin, FSP

Sister Margaret is a has a Masters from Fordham University, Certificate from the Center for Spirituality and Justice, Bronx, NY, Certificate from Chrysalis, The Art of Supervision, Inisfada, Manhasset, NY. She served in Congregational Leadership (8 years) for the Franciscan Sisters of Peace, Haverstraw, NY and was Director of Formation for the Franciscan Sisters of Peace. Other ministerial experiences: Religious Studies teacher (secondary level), Pastoral Associate in a parish in Newburgh, NY. Involved in Retreat Ministry at Stella Maris, Long Branch, NJ and Jesuit Retreat Center, Wernersville, Pa. Margaret presently is accompanying persons in spiritual direction, and facilitates a supervision group for spiritual directors.

  

Denise Lyon, IHM

 Denise F. Lyon IHM is a spiritual director and retreat director for over 25 years. Denise is a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM)( from Scranton, PA. She presently lives in Baltimore, MD. Her Masters in Pastoral Care and Counseling and Professional Certificate in Spiritual Direction is from Neumann University in Aston, PA. Supporting her spiritual direction ministry is a Masters in Theology / Spirituality and Monastic Studies from St. John's University in Collegeville, MN. The study of Mysticism / Mystical Theology is a passion that Denise is presently pursuing / studying as it is experienced through all spiritualities but especially Ignatian Spirituality. Whenever the opportunity presents itself, you can find Denise on a beach reading a book. Although this is not often, it is where she finds her deepest experience of the presence of God and source of peace and re-creation.  

Patricia Vine

 Pat Vine has 37 years of experience as a Spiritual Director with individuals and groups in New Jersey. She is married for 52 years, mother of two adult children and grandmother to three grandchildren. Upon receiving healing from her Spiritual Director, her desire grew to give this gift of healing to others. She prayerfully discerned the call to train as a Spiritual Director and received a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Center for Spirituality and Justice, Bronx NY, whose training was centered on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. She takes time away to go on a silent retreat periodically to refresh and renew herself and her ministry. She has a keen interest in dreams and has facilitated dream sharing groups with spiritual directors and members of her church; has co-directed retreats and quiet days; and was a member of the Committee on the Priesthood to help candidates discern their call to ordination.