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. |
