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

Advent Silent Directed Retreat Weekend

Also With Sister Mary Ellen Higgins, IHM, Sister Pat Mensing, SSJ, Tricia Gardner and Michelle Gomez

December 4 - 6, 2026

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 […]

Summer Directed Silent Retreat Weekend 2027

Also With Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ, Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN, Fr. Raymond Donaldson, SJ and Sister Catherine Anne Soley, ra

July 9 - 11, 2027

A Directed Retreat Weekend is a time of of prayer and silence to listen more deeply to the voice of God within, and to share what is heard during this silence with an experienced spiritual guide. If you prefer not to meet with a Director during your retreat, please note it on your registration. Date: […]

Summer Directed Retreat II 2027

Also With Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN, Sr. Mary Elizabeth Looby, GNSH, Sister Kathy Benham, IHM, Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ and Fr. Rocco C Danzi, SJ

July 16 - 23, 2027

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 […]