Sister Karen Doyle, SSJ

Karen M. Doyle SSJ, D. Min., a Sister of St. Joseph of Philadelphia enjoys the ministry of spiritual direction, supervision, formation of spiritual directors and Ignatian Spirituality for thirty years.  She has ministered to spiritual directors in the United States, Canada, Philippines, Denmark and Taiwan.

Upcoming Programs by Sister Karen Doyle, SSJ

An Online Practicum in Giving the 19th Annotation 2022- 2023

Also With Nan C. Bouché

Open Dates

This Practicum will explore the content, graces and dynamics of the 19th Annotation: Retreat in Everyday Life.  It will provide assistance and support to spiritual directors as they give the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.  This Practicum will deepen one’s experiential understanding of the weeks of the Spiritual Exercises as they unfold in the everyday […]

Exploring the Dynamics of the Directed Retreat: Directing the Prayer of Another

May 3 - 5, 2024

This Seminar is for spiritual directors who have made Directed Retreats and are interested in exploring the dynamics of this Retreat in the 3-8 day Directed Retreat format.  Through the use of input, case studies, role play, readings related to the Directed Retreat, personal prayer and reflection, this seminar will cover such topics as: The […]

Exploring the Dynamics of the Directed Retreat: Directing the Prayer of Another (Waitlist)

May 3 - 5, 2024

This Seminar is for spiritual directors who have made Directed Retreats and are interested in exploring the dynamics of this Retreat in the 3-8 day Directed Retreat format.  Through the use of input, case studies, role play, readings related to the Directed Retreat, personal prayer and reflection, this seminar will cover such topics as: The […]

Summer Directed Retreat II 2024

Also With Paul Burgmayer, Ph.D, Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ, Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN, Sister Cam Banh, ACJ, Sister Margaret Scott, aci and Mercedes Rojo, OSF

July 8 - 15, 2024

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 […]

Summer Directed Retreat III 2024

Also With Sister Mary Carboy, SSJ, Sister Carmen Cabrejos, ACJ, Sister Jean Marie Pisula, CSFN, Sister Cam Banh, ACJ, Linda Robinson and Sister Clare A. D’Auria OSF

July 17 - 24, 2024

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 […]