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Staff
Capuchin Retreat is blessed with many talented and dedicated people who work to serve the spiritual needs of all who come through our front doors. We have a preaching staff of four and an auxiliary staff of five. We have Ovations Dining Service with Chef Tom and the faithful kitchen staff as your dining room hosts. We are blessed with many volunteers throughout the year without whom our Franciscan hospitality would be lacking some things. Finally, we have an Advisory Board of dedicated and eager people who advise the administration of Capuchin Retreat in the areas of finance, fundraising, marketing and spirituality.
The names accented in blue, if clicked on, will give you that person's email address.
Fr. Jerry Kessel, Capuchin, is a member of the preaching staff. He also ministers with the Spanish speaking in the area. He has been with the center for six years.
Sr. Joanne Peters is a Adrian Dominican sister who has been ministering at Capuchin Retreat on the preaching staff for the past seven years. She is available for Spiritual Direction.
Brother Pat Forton, Capuchin, comes to us from the Capuchin missions in Nicaragua. He has been with us for six years, sharing his missionary experiences.
Fr. Ken Reinhart, Capuchin, is the Director of Capuchin Retreat. He began his ministry at the center in the spring of 2007. He comes from parish ministry for the past 10 years.
Rose Ann Miller is the Administrator of Capuchin Retreat and the friendly voice when you call. She has given the past twenty years in dedicated service to Capuchin Re treat.
Katie Araj has been with us for the past fifteen years as housekeeper, keeping all the private and public rooms clean and inviting
Fr. John Guimond, Capuchin is the newest member of our preaching staff at Capuchin Retreat. He joined us in October of 2008. He comes with a strong background in the Scriptures.
Steve Endres, has headed our maintenance department for the past eight years and is responsible for the smooth running of the facility on a daily basis.
Brother Joe Howe, Capuchin, a member of the St. Crispin Friary for the past six years, is the person always available to assist you during your visit.
Dennis Strach II, is our gifted musican for our liturgies on weekends and at other times. He joined us this past spring and is here to help us experience the richness of the Catholic Liturgy.
Judy Schornak, Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, and Ann Schornak, Certified Massage Therapist, are available to enhance your retreat experience. Click here to see the brochure.
Capuchin Retreat is also blessed with the presence of the St. Crispin Friary community. The friary is located next to the center. Besides the Capuchins mentioned above, the other friar of the community helps the center in many ways. Fr. Joe Smetana’s photography and care of the pond and watering flowers is deeply appreciated.