Jane MacDonnell, ibvm is a Loretto Sister who has for over 20 years accompanied individuals in their personal search for ”the more” of Life. She has directed retreats, facilitated groups, and been a listening ear for those in discernment. She lives north of Toronto on Lake Simcoe where she is Director of Loretto Maryholme Spirituality Centre. We welcome Jane to Bethany Center for the first time.

Claire MacNeil, csm is a Sister of St. Martha of Antigonish. She is an experienced spiritual director with a background in teaching, music and liturgy, and holds a Master of Applied Spirituality degree from the University of San Francisco. She is a graduate of the Haden Institute of Spiritual Direction . Sr. Claire is also a certified Reiki practitioner. She is currently on the staff of Bethany Center, offering spiritual direction, and facilitating retreats.

Gail O'Donnell is a Religious of the Sacred Heart and has been directing retreats since 1980. She has served on the Formation Team of her community in the United States and on the International Team in Rome.  Currently she is the Director of Continuing Education at Weston Jesuit School of Theology. 

Earl Smith, sj  currently serves at the Jesuit Centre of Spirituality, Halifax. He is an experienced director  of retreats and offers ongoing spiritual direction to people throughout Canada. We are happy to welcome Father Earl to Bethany Center.

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