Buff Barnes

Buff has been offering spiritual direction to individuals and groups since 2004. She completed a certificate training at Oasis Ministries in Camp Hill, PA, and subsequently completed a Master’s degree in Holistic Spirituality and Spiritual Direction at Chestnut Hill College.
Buff is part of the spiritual direction ministry at Wayne Presbyterian Church and St. David’s Episcopal Church, both in Wayne. She also offers spiritual direction to folks at Salt & Light Church in southwest Philadelphia. In spiritual direction sessions, she is continually amazed at the ways the Holy Spirit meets folks where they are, blessing them with new insights and understandings as well as encouragement and love.
Buff lives in Wayne with her husband, James. Together, they are grateful to have a son and three daughters as well as six wonderful grandchildren!

Upcoming Programs by Buff Barnes

Summer Directed Retreat I 2025

Also With Sr. Mary Elizabeth Looby, GNSH, Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN, Sister Margaret Scott, aci and Sister Mary Carboy, SSJ

July 8 - 15, 2025

A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God’s voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes.  Each director possesses […]

Fall Directed Retreat I 2025

Also With Fr. Joe Schad, SJ, Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN, Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ, Sister Mary Carboy, SSJ, Sister Jean Marie Holup, SS.C.M. and Sister Mercedes Rojo, OSF

September 12 - 19, 2025

A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God's voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes. Our Spiritual Directors on staff will […]

Fall Directed Retreat Weekend I 2025

Also With Fr. Joe Schad, SJ, Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN, Sister Jean Marie Holup, SS.C.M., Sister Mercedes Rojo, OSF and Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ

September 12 - 14, 2025

A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God's voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes. Our Spiritual Directors on staff will […]