Norbertines of Saint Norbert's Abbey in De Pere, Wisconsin
Norbertines of Saint Norbert's Abbey
Norbertines of Saint Norbert Abbey

Staff and Presenters

Jane Berkovitz

is in her second year working at the Center office arranging for groups and individuals, and providing hospitality. She is a Certified Lifeguard for the Abbey pool. Jane holds a degree in music education.

John Bostwick, O.Praem.,

is a lecturer in religious studies at St. Norbert College where he teaches courses in spirituality and theology. He also offers spiritual direction.

Mark Falcone, O.Praem.,

is a published poet and author. He has a doctorate in music composition. Fr. Mark taught psychology, music.

Msgr. James Feely

is a retired diocesan priest who is presently sacramental minister for St. Peter & Paul Parish in Hortonville. Fr. Jim enjoys doing both retreat work and spiritual direction.

Steve Herro, O.Praem.

chairs the Norbertine Justice and Peace Ministry and directs the Social Concerns Office of the Diocese of Green Bay. He serves on the Community Access Resource Council of Brown County United Way, Brown County Homeless and Housing Coalition, and One Book, One Community.

Mary Beth Jones,

wife, mother, and grandmother, has been on the staff for 14 years as a spiritual director.

Donna Koch, OSF,

a full-time Center staff member, has been in retreat ministry for the last 18 years. Her background is in religious education, liturgy and spirituality. She is a spiritual director, supervisor, and retreat presenter.

Barbara Kratz

teaches our Water Exercises and the Word of God for Women Series at the Center. She has experience as a Religious Education Coordinator and Director, Principal and Pastoral Associate. Barb is currently the Director of Faith Formation for St. Francis of Assisi in Manitowoc.

Conrad J. Kratz, O.Praem.,

Director of the Norbertine Center for Spirituality, has an extensive background in education, parish life, and Pastoral ministry (counseling). He has studied spirituality both at the Institute for Spiritual Leadership in Chicago and the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, CA.

Alfred McBride, O.Praem.,

devotes himself to pastoral work, writing and giving lectures. He has written a number of books such as “The Teen Catechism” and “The Teen Guide to the Bible” published by Our Sunday Visitor. His newest book is “ A Short History of the Mass”.

James Neilson, O.Praem.,

is Assistant Professor of Art at St. Norbert College. Fr. Neilson has lectured around the country on the role of art in the spiritual, liturgical, and doctrinal formation of Catholic belief and ritual.

Robin Ryan, CP,

is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He also serves as the Director of Catholics on Call. Fr. Ryan has engaged in retreat ministry, the teaching of theology, and formation for lay and priestly ministry.

Tim Shillcox. O.Praem.,

a native of Appleton, WI, is a graduate of Lawrence University and a former high school art teacher. Fr. Tim joined the Norbertine community in 1981 and is currently pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in De Pere.

Bonnie Simonar

is in her fifteenth year as manager of the Center office. Bonnie does marketing, arranges for groups and individuals, provides hospitality, and gives retreats.

L.V. Teofilo, BBA, MSED

has been successfully helping people create the lives they want as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Performance Coach for over 35 years. PSYCH-K® is his favorite tool for facilitating positive change and success quickly, easily, and simply.

Roman Vanasse, O.Praem.,

earned his S.T.D. In Systematic Theology from the Gregorian University, and completed two years at the Biblical Institute in Rome. He has been novice master in De Pere and prelate/administrator to abbeys in India and Australia, as well as serving the Church in Need and the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
 
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