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Fr. KEITH CLARK been a Capuchin since 1958 and a priest since 1965. He spent the first twenty years of his ministry in the Capuchin Province’s initial formation program, conducting retreats and workshops part time. For the next twenty years he was on the staff of Saint Lawrence Seminary as an administrator and teacher and spiritual director. During this time he occasionally gave retreats, especially for groups of priests. He arrived at Monte Alverno to serve as director in 2005. kclark@thecapuchins.org |
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SR.
MARSAIA KASTER is a Manitowoc Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity.
She has a degree in music and has worked for many years in music
ministry. Sister also has a masters in Christian Spirituality.
She has done work in spirituality "on the side" for years:
retreat work, book sharings, teaching of spirituality courses.
Sister Marsaia enjoyed helping out at Monte Alverno during the first
months of 2011 and is happy to be a part of the Monte Alverno "team."
smarsaiak@yahoo.com |
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Br.
JOHN KOCIAN joined the Capuchins in 1957 and after his years
of formation in Michigan and Wisconsin, has served in domestic ministry
at St. Felix Friary in Huntington, Indiana, and the House of Prayer
in Madison, Wisconsin. For the past 18 years, he has ministered
in many ways here at Monte Alverno. He appreciates the surrounding
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Ms
JANE KOLOSSO joined the Retreat Center Staff in May, 2005, as
the administrative assistant. She brings a varied background
to Monte Alverno. She was a Business Manager in an area parish,
worked in various positions within local financial institutions,
and was an elementary school principal and junior high teacher.
She hopes her presence adds to the hospitality of the Retreat Center.
Jane says, "Monte Alverno speaks of the gentleness of
God as soon as you drive in. I consider it a privilege to
work here. jkolosso@thecapuchins.org |
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Mr.
JIM RITCHIE says that being on staff at Monte Alverno has brought
a new meaning to him and his family. He is director of maintenance
and supervisor of housekeeping and kitchen personnel. He takes
great pride in caring for the buildings and grounds. He says,
I feel the love of God that has been passed on to me and my family.
Working with the staff at Monte Alverno has been a rewarding experience
for me. jimbob@new.rr.com |
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Bro.
CARL SCHAEFER joined the Capuchins in 1967. His most recent
assignment was at St. Lawrence Seminary in Mt. Calvary, WI. as a
Spiritual director and as a manager in student services. Prior to
that he was on the staff of St. Anthony Retreat Center at Marathon
Wisconsin. In joining the staff at Monte Alverno he anticipates
spending his time and energy in creating an atmosphere where individuals
can be present to their God and to themselves, and then to their
neighbors. cschaefer@thecapuchins.org |
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Fr.
ADRIAN STAEHLER took on the Capuchin-Franciscan life in 1959 and
was ordained a priest in 1967. After teaching for nearly 18 years,
he entered full-time preaching ministry in 1988. Since then, he
has been conducting parish renewal missions, preaching retreats
and days of recollection, and providing spiritual direction
for directed retreats. He considers himself privileged to
have been participating in the spiritual program here at Monte
Alverno since the year 2000.
hadrianus@juno.com |
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