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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.
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 five years.
Sr. Joanne Peters is a Adrian Dominican sister who has ministered at Capuchin retreat on the preaching staff for the pastsix years. She is also responsible for coordinating the rerreats and various programs we offer.
Brother Pat Forton, Capuchin, comes to us from the Capuchin missions in Nicaragua. He has been with us for five years, sharing his missionary experiences.
Father Ken Reinhart, Capuchin, is the Director of Capuchin Retreat. He began his ministry at Capuchin Retreat in the spring of 2007. He comes from pairsh ministry for the past 10 years.
Rose Ann Miller is Administrative Assistant and the friendly voice when you call. She has given the past nineteen years in dedicated service.
Katie Araj has been with us for the pastfourteen 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 this year. He comes with a strong background in the Scriptures.
Steve Endres, has headed our maintenance department for the past seven 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 five years, is the person always available to assist you during your visit.
Judy Schornak, Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, and Ann Schornak, Certified Massage Therapist, are available to enhance your retreat experience. Click here for a 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 friars of the community help the center in many ways, from Brother Paul Hanisko’s beautiful prayer garden, to Father Joe Smetana’s photography and care of the pond. Fr. Jogues Constance assists through his availability for spiritual direction and directed retreats.