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.
I also serve as the Executive Director of Itinerant Retreat Leaders, Inc. IRL is a new organization that connects talented retreat leaders with creative retreat centers. Visit IRL's website for more information: www.retreatleaders.org.
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
Practical Prayer
- A Two Evening Retreat -
March 8 & April 25
St. Barnabas Parish
Northfield, Ohio
****************************************
Praying With Saint Patrick
-A Women's Lenten Retreat & Spa Day-
March 17, 2012
John XXIII Retreat Center
Hartford City, Indiana
****************************************
Listening for the Heartbeat
of God...In the Smokies
-A 5-day Celtic Spirituality Retreat
set in the Smoky Mountains-
May 14-18, 2012
Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
****************************************
As the Father Sends Me,
So I Send You!
-A Pentecost weekend retreat -
May 25-27, 2012
Campion Renewal Center
Weston, Massachusetts
****************************************
A Time for Discernment
- An 8-day Directed Retreat-
June 1-9, 2012
Campion Renewal Center
Weston, Massachusetts
****************************************
A Time for Discernment
- An 8-day Directed Retreat-
June 26 - July 3, 2012
Jesuit Retreat House
Parma, Ohio
****************************************
A Time for Discernment
- A Weekend Directed Retreat-
July 13-15, 2012
Jesuit Retreat House
Parma, Ohio
****************************************
A Time for Discernment
- An 8-day Directed Retreat-
July 15-22, 2012
Loyola Retreat House
Clinton, Ohio
My name is Pat Cleary-Burns.
I am an independent spiritual director
and retreat leader.
New in 2012:
Opportunity to Make a Directed Discernment Retreat Online!!!
For those interested in a discernment retreat in locations where there are no retreat offerings that meet your schedule or needs, you can now participate in a directed retreat remotely online. Through independent prayer and spiritual direction with me via skype, participate in a directed retreat from the comfort of your own home, local retreat center, or other retreat location.Please contact me at 216-375-7510 or pclearyburns@gmail.com to discuss options and details.
