Teacher Directory

Paul Chu

Paul Chu, a Connecticut native, is a writer and academic. Since completing his studies at Yale and in Europe, he has taught philosophy in college, university, and seminary settings. He also served as a writer and editor for various national publications, and recently completed a volume of poetry. He joined with Val Tarantino in founding […]

Dan DeLouise

Dan DeLouise began a career as an artist in NYC as a commercial illustrator. A graduate of Syracuse University, and a recipient of several scholarships for outstanding achievements. He’s had the pleasure and good fortune of a successful illustration career, painting professionally for more than 25 years. His illustrations spanned both nationally and internationally. Mr. […]

Nocturnal Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop, Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop with Dan DeLouise, Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop with Dan DeLouise,

Fr. Basil Cole, OP, STD

Joining the Dominicans of the Western Province in 1960, Fr. Cole was ordained to the priesthood in 1966. He finished his theological studies at Le Saulchoir in Etiolles, France earning the lectorate and licentiate degrees in 1968. He later received the doctorate in sacred theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome […]

Deborah Notarianni

Deborah Notarianni has been trained as a Spiritual Director through the Spiritual Direction Internship for the Art of Spiritual Direction at Our Lady of Peace Spiritual Life Center in Narragansett, R.I. Debbie has been involved in retreat work in various areas and ministries around the Diocese of Providence since the early 1980’s, including 10 years […]

An Advent Day of Solitude, Lenten Days of Solitude, A Week of Silence and Prayer, An Advent Day of Solitude,

Katie Weiss

 is a New Jersey native now living in Alexandria, VA.  She is the founder of Behold Visio Divina, a ministry that helps women understand their dignity through pondering the feminine genius of Mary in art. Through books, group formation, online community, and workshops,  Behold gives women the opportunity to grow in their relationship with God […]

Susan-Jayne Caballero

As a leading executive in the creative field of home fashion, textiles and décor, Susan-Jayne Caballero has been at the helm of building brands through compelling stories and extraordinary design for over 25 years in Industry. Harnessing this incredible experience and background, she has expanded her repertoire for great design within the sacred space. By […]

Deacon Francis & Donna Valliere

Deacon Francis was born and raised in Westerly, Rhode Island.  He married in 1973, has two daughters and six grandchildren.  After a spiritual epiphany in 1988, was drawn to daily Mass.  A Cursillo retreat weekend then changed his life forever.  Called to lead others to Christ, he decided to extend his education at Providence College […]

Fr. Timothy Danaher, O.P.

Fr. Timothy Danaher, O.P. is the chaplain of Aquinas House at Dartmouth College. He is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he studied Theology and American Literature. He entered the Order of Preachers in 2011 and was ordained in 2018 when he began work in Philadelphia. He has served primarily in parish, hospital […]

Teresa Pitt Green

Teresa Pitt Green is the Vice President of Healing and Recovery Ministries at St Edmund's Retreat. For over 20 years, she has been an international speaker, writer, and advocate for trauma-informed pastoral care, promoting ways to integrate faith with other recovery programs for abuse, trauma, and self-destructive behaviors. She is now living in residence on Enders […]

Jay Booth

Booth possesses over 40 years of experience in the origination of debt and equity, public and private, offerings of securities or public placements in the Wall Street New York milieu. These project financings have been almost exclusively in the area of public finance and Native American government debt. Over the past 10 or 15 years […]

Val Tarantino

Val Tarantino is co-founder of Sacred Beauty, an authorized Private Association of the Faithful in the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT. Building on the indispensable foundation of deep study of ancient and Medieval metaphysics, she has devoted virtually her entire adult life to the service of liturgy (study of liturgical texts and norms, the cultivation of […]

Deacon Francis Valliere

Deacon Francis was born and raised in Westerly, Rhode Island.  He married in 1973 and has two daughters and six grandchildren.  After a spiritual epiphany in 1988 he was drawn to daily Mass.  A Cursillo retreat weekend then changed his life forever.  Called to lead others to Christ, he decided to extend his education at […]

Walking with Mary,

Frank & Kathy Irr

Frank and Kathy Irr have been married 41 years. They have two sons and six grandchildren. Frank retired from the Coast Guard after 20 years of service, is a partner in AIM consulting, and a musician and cantor at Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown. Kathy is a retired registered nurse, campus minister and director of […]

Anthony Visco

Anthony Visco, director of the Atelier for the Sacred Arts, graduated from the University of the Arts, where he received Fulbright–Hayes Grant to travel and study in Florence, Italy. In 1975, he was awarded the Elizabeth T. Greensheilds Grant for figurative sculpture. He also received the coveted Arthur Ross Award twice for sculpture within an […]

Philip Faraone, KGCHS

Philip Faraone is a native Rhode Islander who began piano studies at age 5 and organ studies at age 11 when he became his parish organist. Mr. Faraone's university studies began at Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois, and continued at Rhode Island College, where he obtained his Masters Degree. Mr. Faraone also studied at the […]

James Patrick Reid

James Patrick Reid is a painter and scholar specializing in the intersection of art and theology. He has taught drawing and painting at Union College, the New York Academy of Art, the Art Students League, and the Fashion Institute of Technology, and teaches the history and theory of Catholic art for the Franciscan University of […]

Sister Mary Angelica, O.P.

Sister Mary Angelica, O.P., is a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia Congregation from Nashville, TN. Before obtaining a Doctorate in Sacred Theology, Sister Mary Angelica studied Fine Arts at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. She centered on realistic portrait painting under Clement Micarelli, and is adept at teaching […]

Deacon Francis Valliere

Deacon Francis Valliere was ordained in 2002 and appointed as Deacon Assistant at St. Pius X parish in Westerly, Rhode Island. He spent four years in prison ministry and has taught, along with his wife Donna, the RCIA program for the last 25 years at his home parish. He has given lectures on "Theology for […]

Daniel Varholy

Daniel completed his undergraduate work with a BA from Middlebury College in Vermont majoring in English Literature and spent a summer at the Breadloaf School of English and attended the Breadloaf Writers’ Conference. He completed an M.St. and D.Phil. from Oxford University where he was a member of Magdalen College. He also has pursued philosophy […]

Nancy Tunnicliffe

Nancy Tunnicliffe is a professional bagpiper, teacher, and performer. She plays a variety of programs and events, and especially enjoys taking the bagpipe outside of its usual boundaries and venues. He has appeared as a guest soloist with many of the country’s top orchestras, such as the Boston Pops with John Williams, the National Orchestra […]

Deacon Steven and Doreen DeMartino

Kate Cushing

Kate Cushing has been making kilts since 2004 when she had the good fortune to sit with Ann Stewart in her booth in between piping competitions at the Schenectady games.  “Let me see your stitch’in, she said, handing her a pleated piece of tartan. After that Kate made  the 3-hour trip from Ithaca to Ann’s […]

Eric Ouellette

Eric began playing pipes 20 years ago under the tutelage of his uncle, Don Dixon, and then studied with Mike MacNintch, Chuck Murdoch and Nancy Tunnicliffe. He was promoted to the professional grade at age 16. His most notable accomplishments are winning the B strathspey and reel at the Argyllshire Gathering in 2014, the overall […]

Alex Gandy

Alex has been piping since he was 10 years old and has had the good fortune of growing up in a piping family. Since starting he has been taught primarily by his father, Bruce Gandy. More recently he started receiving piobaireachd tuition from Colin MacLellan, his Godfather.  Alex is a multiple prize-winner in the Silver […]

Andrew Elliot

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Andrew joined his first Grade 1 band at age 13. He teaches drumming at the Saint Thomas Episcopal school in Houston Texas. Andrew has been the lead tenor of the World Champion Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band since 2013. He has won every RSPBA major title, including four World Pipe Band […]

Bruce Gandy

Bruce has spent most of his life in top-level pipe bands, and the last 35 years teaching students and classes all over as he continues to be in high demand for both his individual work and band/group work. In his 15 years as a competitive band player in the 78th Fraser Highlanders, Bruce was often called upon […]

William McCallum

Willie McCallum is one of the foremost competing pipers in the world today. A native of Campbeltown, Kintyre, Willie has won almost very prize in solo piping and several times over. A few of his individual and band achievements include the Genfiddich World Championship eight times, Gold Medal Northern Meeting, Inverness, Gold Metal Argyllishire Gathering, […]

Alastair Murray

Alastair been a consistent prize winner in games in Scotland, Ireland and North America.  He won the North American the b grade Piobaireachd at the Ligonier Highland Games five times, and the American Piobaireachd at Alma. He is a five-time Ohio Piobaireachd champion, and a gold medal winner for Piobaireachd at Ligonier Highland games. Most […]

Derek Cooper

Derek has been the leading drummer for the Ulster Scottish Pipe Band since 2003. Derek also has played with Oran Mor and with Simon Fraser University. He joined Inverary and District in 2015. Over those years, Derek has won four World Pipe Band Championships and three World Championship Drum Corps titles. Some highlights of Derek’s […]

Nicholas Hudson

Nick Hudson teaches piping at St. Thomas' Episcopal School in Houston and plays with the St. Thomas Alumni Pipe Band in Grade 1. He received a BFA in Music Performance under Jimmy McIntosh and Alasdair Gillies from Carnegie-Mellon University. Performance highlights include winning the Gold Medal at the Northern Meeting in Inverness, the Braemar Gold […]

Len Mattano

Len Mattano is an author and physician who led a childhood cancer program in southwest Michigan for 18 years. In 2009 he and his family moved to Mystic, Connecticut, where he has focused on drug development, research, and writing. He is an avid photographer and devotee of the arts, history, philosophy, and theology—all of which […]

Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs

Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs is a contemporary sacred artist in the perennial Western tradition. She is dedicated in particular to reviving techniques from the Renaissance and Baroque eras to reveal the glory of God in the midst of today’s crises. Her art decorates churches, schools, and private homes throughout the Americas and Europe. During high school, Gwyneth […]

Sr Theresita Donach CSFN

Sister Theresita Donach CSFN is a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth presently living and working on Long Island. Ministry experience has included Teacher, Pastoral Associate, Diocesan Associate Director of Youth Ministry in Norwich CT, Project Manager for Haiti for the Diocese of Worcester and founder of a non profit called Hugs and Halos, […]

Living in a Complaint Free World,

Michelle Ludington

Artist Michelle Ludington is a native of Westerly, RI, and a Multi-Medium Artist to include Abstract, Impressionism and Realism paintings, and Shell Artwork. Ludington has also been a "Featured Artist" over the years to include most recenty, March 2022, at Hoxie Gallery in Westerly, RI. Ludington is also the Owner and Art Instructor at Shellystones […]

Eileen Tully

Eileen Tully is Catholic convert with an apostolate ministry for parents who are grieving the death of a child. She offers healing retreats and helpful resources, including a prayer book called Praying with Our Lady of Sorrows: Meditations for grieving mothers. She hosts a podcast and has created an online community to help women find support and accompaniment […]

William Murphy

Dr. William F. (Bill) Murphy, Jr. has been Professor of Moral Theology at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, OH since 2006 where he has also served as editor of the Josephinum Journal of Theology. He has held previous faculty appointments at institutions including The University of Notre Dame and Ave Maria University, which followed an […]

Dr. Yvonne R. Masakowski 

Dr. Yvonne R. Masakowski has a distinguished career in Psychology and Human Factors spanning nearly 30 years. She was appointed as the AI Ethics Senior Product Development Manager and Sr. Systems Engineer (SETA) in support of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) in Washington, D.C. She served as the Principal AI Scientist for […]

Deacon Steven DeMartino

Deacon DeMartino consults with St. Edmund's Retreat in the area of Catholic Mission and Identity. Deacon DeMartino received his graduate degree from the City University of New York Baruch College School of Business and Public Administration Executive Education Program, where his Master’s work focused on leadership development and operations management in faith-based, not-for-profit health and behavioral health treatment organizations. Deacon DeMartino is […]

Fr. Richard Myhalyk , SSE

Ordained for over fifty years in the Society of Saint Edmund, Fr. Richard served twenty years in Vermont at St. Michael’s College in campus ministry, institutional research, finance and Edmundite leadership as Superior General. He also labored for twenty years in the Edmundite Southern Missions in Mobile, Montgomery and most recently in Selma, Orrville, and […]

Karin Battiston

  Karin Battiston was born in Oslo, Norway and moved to Connecticut in 1990 and settled in Mystic in 2004. She is the proud mother of 7 children. She cares deeply about people and our need to share our stories in order to heal and grow. Whenever she can you will find her hiking or […]

Fr. Paul Boudreau

Father Paul Boudreau is a priest of the Diocese of Norwich. Prior to being ordained in 1983, Paul was a professional motocross racer and was managing editor of Motocross Action Magazine, a popular motorcycle racing journal. Since becoming a priest, Fr. Paul has served locally as pastor in Old Lyme and Coventry, Connecticut. He is author of […]

Kelly Schumacher

Kelly Schumacher-Uffenbeck is a classical realist artist graduating from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 2013 with her MFA in Painting.  Her artwork adorns churches, schools, and homes - celebrating Christ, home, and family. She started Agnus Dei Liturgical Arts, agnusdeiarts.com, in 2013 to bring liturgical artwork into both home and church settings in […]

Lisa Schipritt

Wife, mother, mother-in-law, papercrafter, beader, Ukrainian Easter Egger, and craft teacher from Charlestown, RI

Fr. Thomas F.X. Hoar, SSE

Fr. Tom entered the Society of St. Edmund in June of 1971. He professed religious vows on August 22, 1972. He was a student at St. Michael’s College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1974. In 1977, he received his Masters of Divinity from the University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 1978, he […]

Br. Wayne Fitzpatrick, MM

Assistant Regional Superior for the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers   Br. Wayne J. Fitzpatrick, MM holds an M.A. Degree in Theology from the Maryknoll School of Theology, Maryknoll, NY and an M.S. Degree in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University, Baltimore, MD. He trained overseas in Guatemala, and served there from 1976 until 1979. In 1979 Brother […]

Deacon Thomas Evrard

Deacon Tom Evrard served Pastoral Associate at St. Ignatius Parish, Long Beach, NY and is currently assigned to Our Lady of Peace Parish, Lynbrook, NY. He was Administrator of the St. Ignatius Jesuit Retreat House, Manhasset, NY for 1 year until its sale and closing.   Deacon Tom served 5 years in the United States […]

Deacon Peter Emr

Ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Archdiocese of Newark, serving at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish in Paramus, N.J. Deacon Peter is commissioned by Contemplative Outreach as a Centering Prayer facilitator. He is a former teacher and administrator, member of The Mindfulness in Education Network, The Association for Contemplative Mind in Higher Education, “Mindful” […]

Fr. Michael Bovino

Father Michael was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Norwich in June 2020. He is originally from Stonington, CT and currently serves as the Parochial Vicar for Saint Padre Pio Parish in Old Saybrook and Westbrook, CT.

Loving God in the Night: An Introduction to the Spiritual Life According to Saint John of the Cross,

Fr. David Cray, SSE

Father David Cray is the Superior General of the Society of Saint Edmund.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he is a graduate of Boston Latin School and holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Saint Michael's College in Vermont, a Master of Divinity degree from the University of Toronto, and a Master of Theology degree in Black Pastoral Theology from Xavier University of […]

Fr. Anthony Ciorra

  Fr. Anthony Ciorra, Ph.D., is a leading expert on Christian spirituality. In recognition of his ministry in the Church, Pope John Paul II awarded him the pontifical honor Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice in 1999. In 2000, he was awarded the Caritas Centennial Award for his work in lay ministry and the Spirit of RENEW Award for […]

Spiritual Intelligence, Men's 11th Step: Healing the Cracks in Your Soul, The Beatitudes for Sobriety: A Men's 11th Step Retreat, ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS; A Day of Recollection,

Alice Camille

Alice Camille is an author, religious educator, and nationally known retreat leader. She received the Master of Divinity degree from the Franciscan School of Theology, where she served as adjunct faculty in preaching and proclamation. Alice has worked in parishes and campus ministry, and speaks at Catholic conferences around the country. She takes God seriously—and the […]

Sr. Cathy Cahill, OSF

Sister Cathy Cahill, OSF is a Franciscan Sister of Allegany with over 30 years experience leading retreats. She enjoys being with people on retreat as they open themselves to God’s blessings. After a career in elementary education as a teacher, then administrator, Sister Cathy trained as an alcoholism counselor at Lutheran General Hospital in Chicago. This led eventually to […]

Msgr. Edward G Bradley

Msgr. Edward G Bradley was ordained to the priesthood on June 25, 1966, in Belgium at the American College of Louvain. He was assigned as a faculty member of Seton Hall Prepartory school, then located in South Orange, where he taught Latin & Theology. In MAy of 2005, he was honored as Chaplain by his […]

Deacon Doug & Cathy Hoffman

Doug is a veteran of the United States Air Force. After working six years at Electric Boat, Doug became a Groton Town Police Officer, retiring after 27 ½ years of service in 2015.   At the Easter Vigil Mass in 1993, he was received into the Catholic Church through the Right of Christian Initiation of Adults process. He became involved […]

Kathy Irr

Kathleen Morrissey Irr, is a Registered Nurse with over thirty years experience working in the area of Psychiatric and High School Nursing. She is a former Director of Campus Ministry and Director of Religious Education in the Norwich Diocese. Kathy is an experienced retreat leader in the areas of spiritual wellness, restoration, and addictions. She […]

A Week of Silence and Prayer, Living Life to the Fullest: A Guided Retreat, Hearing His Voice: A Day of Recollection, Come Away. Listen in the Stillness, Autumnal Transformation; A Day of Recollection, Harvest of Calm; A Women's 11th Step,

Fr. Demetri Belsito

Father W. Demetri Belsito is an ordained Deacon in the Greek Orthodox Diocese of North America. He completed the Diaconate Program at the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts, in 2009, and earned his Master of Divinity from the same institution in 2024. Father Demetri holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW), obtained in 1995, and a Doctor […]

A Week of Silence and Prayer, Winter Bereavement, A Week of Silence and Prayer,

Sr. Linda Fischer, ASC

Sr. Linda Fischer is a member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ from Columbia, PA.  A teacher by profession, Sr. Linda left the classroom in 2005.  Since then she has been involved in full-time 12 Step retreat ministry.   Sr. Linda has been a grateful recovering alcoholic for the past 26 years and says she loves […]

John Brodeur

John Brodeur is a recent graduate from Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH where he studied Theology and Sacred Music with a concentration in voice. After graduating in 2012, John spent three more years at Franciscan as a full-time Residence Director studying Business Management before returning to his hometown of Westerly, RI in the summer of 2015. […]

Ann Schmalstieg- Barrett

Ann Schmalstieg Barrett is a Pittsburgh artist, inspired by Catholic theology and devotion.  After earning her BA in Art History and Studio Arts from the University of Pittsburgh (PA) and her MFA in Painting from the Laguna College of Art and Design (CA), she pursued classical art training through Grand Central Atelier and Aristides Atelier.  […]

Dony Mac Manus

Born in Dublin in 1971, Dony Mac Manus graduated with a Bachelor of Design (1995) and a Higher Diploma in Art and Design Teaching (1998) at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin, Ireland. The work from his degree show was selected by the National Museum of Ireland for permanent display to launch the […]

Sr Ann Rodgers

Sister Ann Rodgers, CP, is a Sister of the Cross and Passion. She, most recently, was Program Director and a full- time staff member in the Ministry of Spirituality at Our Lady of Calvary Retreat in Farmington, CT, and is a spiritual director. She spent many years teaching students at all levels and in parish […]

Marek Czarnecki

Marek Czarnecki is an artist, iconographer, restorer and community scholar for Connecticut’s Polish-American Community. Originally from Bristol CT, Marek graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. An unexpected commission began his three decades studying historical Byzantine iconography. In 1996, the Connecticut Commission on the Arts awarded him its Painting Fellowship, which […]

Essentials of Iconography: Icon of St Francis of Assisi, Praying with a Brush: A Sacred Art Workshop, Panel Preparation and Gesso making for Egg Tempera and Icon Painters,

Father Paul Luniw

Father Paul Luniw is an internationally recognized master of the Ukrainian decorative art tradition called pysanky. He was raised in England, in a Ukrainian immigrant community, learning the art as a young boy from his mother. Since then, he has continued to master the process of intricately decorating ostrich, duck, hen and quail eggs. Father […]

Katy Giffault

Katy is a strategic marketing professional adept at driving successful global marketing and communications programs. She is skilled at combining vision with marketing intelligence, human truths, and deep consumer insights to deliver results.   For the past ten years as Vice President, Global Consumer Insights at Hasbro, she led a global team supporting product design, […]

Linda Whelan

After 39 years of teaching, Linda retired from Stonington Public Schools in 2016. She graduated with a Bachelor of Education from St. Joseph's College in Rutland, VT and went on to earn a Master of Education from Central Connecticut State University. She has lived in Southern RI since 1977 where she and her husband raised […]

Understanding Your Grief - Fifth Session, Spring Bereavement Retreat,

Ann Dagle

Ann Irr Dagle is the co-founder and President of the Brian Dagle Foundation and Brian’s Healing Hearts Center for Hope and Healing in Niantic, Connecticut. She is a board member of the Connecticut Chapter of The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention and CT Suicide Advisory Board as well as a certification in Grief Studies from […]

Earl Voss

Earl Voss is a Navy veteran from NY currently discerning with the Edmundites. He has a masters in theology from Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, CT and a law degree from Quinnipiac University.

Grace Zazzaro

Grace Zazzaro is a fine artist, specializing in painting traditional, classical, and contemporary portable icons. Icons are defined as a representation of a system or style and symbols and are represented through culture, symbols, landscapes, and people. Grace is an expert in egg tempera paint medium, gilding gold leaf, and iconography design. She gained her […]

Jeff and Karin Battiston

Karin Battiston was born in Oslo, Norway and moved to Connecticut in 1990 and settled in Mystic in 2004. Jeff was born and raised in Avon, CT. Karin and Jeff both come from large families and are the proud parents of 7 children themselves. They enjoy hiking and spending time by the ocean. Both are […]

Deacon Dan Giblin

Deacon Dan Giblin, CRS, was ordained a deacon for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 2011. He serves as a Spiritual Director for the Saint John Vianney Center in Downingtown PA working with inpatient male and female, clergy and religious, to discuss the spiritual aspects of their lives and ministry while in treatment. Deacon Giblin is […]

Kathy Milici

Kathy is an internationally known calligrapher, designer, teacher, speaker, author and mentor, who happily admits to being obsessed with letters since childhood.  With a studio located in Newton, New Jersey, her work has been featured in both calligraphy books, design blogs, national magazines and on television. Kathy's clients include private individuals, collectors and corporations, worldwide.   She's […]

Sr. Marie Mackey, CSJ

Sr. Marie Mackey, CSJ, M.S., M.A., is a Sister of St. Joseph of Brentwood. She holds degrees in English, Education and Theology and has spent over 30 years in Catholic high school education as a Religion Teacher and Campus Minister. Sr. Marie received her certification in Spiritual Direction from Boston College and presently serves as […]

Deacon Thomas Masaryk

Thomas Masaryk dream of becoming an artist took root at the age of 10 years old when he began apprenticing under his father, who was a Master Painter and Decorator. He later went on to get degrees in Fine Arts from F.I.T. and Queens College. He served apprenticeships under - animal sculptor, Donald Miller, and also Sicilian master […]

Fabio Pizzol

Fabio Pizzol is the owner and creative director of Studio Pizzol of Missaglia (LC) Italy, and Studio Pizzol Art Glass, LLC of Connecticut. Studio Pizzol creates masterworks of Stained Glass and Mosaic from initial concept to final installation.  The Studio provides consultancy and surveys, restoration and works independently or in collaboration with Churches, architects, artists, and private clients. […]

Sacred Art Mosaic Workshop, Stained Glass: A Sacred Art Workshop,

Valerie Weilmuenster

Valerie has 42 years of experience as a calligrapher, illuminator and instructor. She has taught throughout the US, at several International Calligraphy conferences and is on the faculty of The Sacred Arts Institute at St. Edmund Retreat, Mystic, CT Valerie’s artwork has been accepted in many juried shows, published in several publications and she has […]

Fr John Koelle, OFM Cap

  Fr. John was born and raised in Astoria, NY and entered the Capuchin Franciscan Order in 2004 seeking to do God’s will. After completing novitiate and post novitiate studies, John made his solemn profession to the Order in 2009 and was assigned to the Provincialate in White Plains, NY as the Province’ controller. It […]

Admit, Submit and Commit: A journey to our true self, A Women's 11th Step Weekend,

Sue Ellen Landwehr

Sue Ellen Landwehr is a certified SoulCollage® facilitator, abstract artist and owner of Easel Up Studio. She has facilitated art workshops for adults in recovery, military veterans and children’s summer camps. She serves on the board of Success Residential Homes Inc. and the Fellowship Center, a non-profit organization which provides sober living homes for men […]

Exploring the Saints and Scriptures through Soul Collage®, Developing a Daily Spiritual Practice With the 11th Step, Women's 11th Step,