My Ministry
I feel that I have been called to companion men and women in their spiritual journey, to support ministers in their effort to serve the People of God, and to accompany all who are seeking to discern God's will.
As an 'independent' spiritual director and retreat leader, I am not specifically associated with any one retreat center or direction center. I try to be available to serve the People of God.
As an 'itinerant', I am prepared to offer retreats anywhere I am asked. I invite you to look over pages that describe the retreats I offer. If any of them seem to speak to a need in your community, please contact me. I am very willing to adapt any of these programs to the specific needs in your parish or community.
My Background
I am a graduate of the Ignatian Spirituality Institute at John Carroll University and have both a Bachelors degree in Theology and an MA in Pastoral Ministry from Boston College.
I also have 30 years experience in grassroots community education and fundraising for ecumenical, non-profit organizations.
I have led countless discernment workshops for volunteers for CROP Walks for Hunger, a four evening workshop entitlted "Called to Action, What Do I Do?", and more than twenty day retreats for non-profit organizations. In the last four years I have directed individuals in 8-day and 32-week experiences of the Spiritual Exercises, and led a variety of weekend and day retreats.
My Blessed Life
I am married to Jeannie Cleary-Burns and am the step-father of 5 young adults and grandfather of 4 great little kids.
I am well prepared for an itinerant ministry. I have lived in eight states and visited 14 countries in North America, the Carribean, West Africa, and Europe.
I invite you explore the site to learn more about the retreats I offer, the type of spiritual direction I do, and how I might help your agency raise funds.
Upcoming Retreats
As the Father Sends Me,
So I Send You!
-A Pentecost weekend retreat -
May 25-27, 2012
Campion Renewal Center
Weston, Massachusetts
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A Time for Discernment
- An 8-day Directed Retreat-
June 1-9, 2012
Campion Renewal Center
Weston, Massachusetts
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A Time for Discernment
- An 8-day Directed Retreat-
Time Flexible in June or July
Loyola Retreat House
Clinton, Ohio
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A Time for Discernment
- An 8-day Directed Retreat-
June 26 - July 3, 2012
Jesuit Retreat House
Parma, Ohio
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A Time for Discernment
- A Weekend Directed Retreat-
July 13-15, 2012
Jesuit Retreat House
Parma, Ohio
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A Directed Retreat
- An 8-day Directed Retreat-
**This Retreat is Full***
September 14-22, 2012
Eastern Point Retreat House
Gloucester, MA
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New Year's Eve Retreat
- A Great Way to Celebrate the New Year-
December 31, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Loyola Retreat House
Clinton, Ohio
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Listening for the Heartbeat of God
- A Weekend Retreat-
March 1-3, 2013
Loyola Retreat House
Clinton, Ohio
My name is Pat Cleary-Burns.
I am an independent spiritual director
and retreat leader.
