Jeanine Breault, MA, former director of the Office of Adult Formation and the Institute for Lay Ministry in the Diocese of Allentown, served as the Coordinator of Adult Formation at Holy Family Parish in Nazareth for fourteen years. Married and the mother of 5 children, Jeanine is a spiritual director, workshop facilitator and qualified MBTI practitioner. 

Sr. Clare Andrew D’Auria, OSF, currently ministers at the Francican Spiritual Center, Aston, PA. For half of her 45 years in ministry, Clare has served in retreat work offering directed and conference retreats, spiritual direction, as well as numerous workshops in Franciscan spirituality throughout the US.

Fr. Bernard Ezaki, M. Div. Ordained in1988, and residing at Notre Dame parish in Bethlehem, Fr. Ezaki is the Director of Spiritual Activities at Bethlehem Catholic High School, where he teaches sophomore theology.

Fr. Eric Gruber, a priest of the Diocese of Allentown, is currently the administrator of St. Lawrence and St. Andrew’s Parishes in North Catasauqua. Father has been a teacher and preacher throughout his 20 years of ordained priesthood. Because of his great love of Jesus and the Church, his profound presentations reflect his commitment to both. Father Gruber speaks from his experiences of his spiritual journey.

Rev. Douglas J. Haefner, M.Div, M.Ed, is pastor of the Catholic Community of St. Matthias, Somerset, NJ, and the former Director of Stewardship for the Diocese of Metuchen. Fr. Doug speaks throughout the country on Stewardship and Religious Education and conducts Parish Missions and Retreats.

Sr. Nancy Iampietro, CPS, M.A., ministers in the US and internationally. A trainer of Spiritual Directors and Formators, she gives conferences and workshops in Spiritual Direction, Formative Spirituality, Discernment, Religious Life, Charism, Vows, Renewal, etc. Sister taught at Regina Mundi Pontifical Institute in Rome and acted as Superior General in Rome for The Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood for ten years.

Dennet Jung, OFM, is a Franciscan priest of the Province of St. John the Baptist based in Cincinnati, Ohio.  His 48 years of ordained ministry have included service in parishes in New Mexico, Missouri, Louisiana, Ohio, and Indiana and seven years on the Formation Team at the Franciscan Inter-Provincial novitiate in Cedar Lake, Indiana.  He begins his second year at St. Francis of Assisi Retreat House in Easton, Pa., preaching retreats and serving as Sacramental minister. 

Fr. Patrick Lamb, M. Div. A frequent speaker at St. Francis Center, people ’flock’ to be nourished by Fr. Lamb’s down to earth and practical spirituality. He is presently Assistant Pastor at Notre Dame Parish.

Kelly O’Shea Carney, PhD, CMC has a Doctoral degree in psychology and a minor in gerontology with clinical internship and residency in geriatric psychology program. She has over 20 years of experience providing clinical services to geriatric populations.

She is the Director of the Eldercare Services for the Community Services Group in Bethlehem, PA. She is a frequent presenter at local, state and national conferences on aging and mental health topics, including aging/MR issues.

Rev. Msgr. Edward Sacks, M. Ed. Ordained in 1964, Msgr. Sacks is highly respected throughout the Allentown Diocese and beyond. He is a gifted presenter and pastor. Presently he serves as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Bethlehem.

Joan & Terry Seamon belong to the Catholic Community of St. Matthias and are active, vital members of the parish community.  Terry is a trained facilitator and has used his expertise in various ministries at St. Matthias - including co-director of the Unemployment Program, a part of the leadership team of parish lectors, and a former Chairperson of the Pastoral Council.  Joan is the Director of Music at this highly active parish that has 7 choirs and a praise band.  She directs adults, teens, and children, plays organ as well as keyboard, trains cantors, and has ministered regionally on the National Pastoral Musicians Association.

Sr. Rosaria Shina, OSF, BSEd., M.A. (Social Sciences) has served her Congregation in various areas of Administration for over 25 years, and has spent many years in Religious Formation. She was a member of the Retreat Team and a presenter at St. Francis Center for Renewal for 12 years. A certified Spiritual Director, Sister currently ministers at St. Matthias Parish in Somerset, NJ.

Sr. Christen Shukwit, OSF, is a Bernardine Franciscan Sister presently serving as a Campus Minister at Alvernia University, Reading, PA.  She is a retreat leader and spiritual director and is certified as a Mid-Life Consultant and Process Facilitator.  She has experience in leading Labyrinth Workshops and Journaling Retreats and is a published poet and a long-time journaler.