Retreat Facilitator
Chantel Zimmerman
The Art and Soul of Journaling - Spiritual Journaling as a practice to invite God, explore possibilities, and begin again. “Each new day is a blank page in the diary of your life. The secret of success is in turning that diary into the best story you possibly can.” — Douglas Pagels Begin anew. A […]
Mark Mitchell, LMFT
Mark Mitchell has been a coach, psychotherapist, and educator for over 40 years. He has taught at Loyola Marymount University in their Center for Religion & Spirituality, and their addiction studies program. He is a National Geographic educator, former wilderness survival instructor, and a community gardener. He is know for his humor & finding hope.
Test Souful Summer: Leisure, Joy and Travel, Test Autumn's Path: The Four Phases of Retirement,
Jo Brooks
Jo is a recurring program facilitator – both onsite and online for Mary & Joseph Retreat Center. Jo is a registered teacher and recovery coach with many years of experience. She is a mother, wife, friend, guide, and a compassionate advocate for living life one day at a time. Jo leads TURNAROUND workshops and one-on-one […]
Dennis Branconier
Dennis Branconier has 30 years experience in financial and estate planning to address family legacy issues that typically go untouched by technical professional advisors. He serves as President of the Mary & Joseph Retreat Center Board of Directors, and also regularly volunteers at Retreat Center events. Dennis and his wife Kathleen live here in Rancho […]
Fr. Joe Miller, SVD
Fr. Joe Miller, SVD, has been a Divine Word Missionary priest for over 50 years, including 9 years as seminary formation and vocations director, 3 years as a parish priest, 10 years in hospital chaplaincy, and 10 years as Missions Office Director. He currently works in Spiritual Formation, retreat ministry,, hospital chaplaincy, and Mission Animation.