OUR LADY OF CALVARY RETREAT CENTER
31 Colton Street • Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-8519 • olcretreat@sbcglobal.net
Sister Ann Rodgers, CP, Retreat Program Director, is a Sister of the Cross and Passion. Sr. Ann is a full time staff member in the Ministry of Spirituality as a member of the retreat team at OLC, and a spiritual director. She spent many years teaching at all levels and in parish religious education programs. She holds a Master's degree in Theological Studies.
Sister Mary O'Brien, CP, a Sister of the cross and Passion, is a part time staff member in the Ministry of Spirituality as member of the retreat team at OLC. Sister Mary holds a Master's degree in English and Library Science and a certification in spiritual Counseling. Before coming to the retreat house, she served for 12 years in England as a member of the leadership team of the Sisters of the Cross and Passion. Previously, she worked as a college librarian and English teacher.
Sister Pauline Semkow, RSM, is a member of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Connecticut region. She is a full time staff member in the Ministry of Spirituality as a member of the retreat team at OLC and she is a spiritual director as well. Sister Pauline has worked as a pastoral associate and as an educator, and has extensive experience in retreat ministry and spiritual direction. She holds a Master's degree in Math Education and Applied Theology.
Nancy Babcock is a certified Spiritual Director and legal secretary. she holds a degree in Religious Studies with a minor in gerontology from St. Joseph College. She has actively participated in parish RCIA; religious education; Renew and Small Christian Communities; music and shawl-knitting ministries; and is currently a member of her parish Pastoral Council. Nancy has a special interest in spirituality and aging, with a focus on end-of-life issues.
Kathleen Chase is a graduate of St. Joseph College having earned a BA in Sociology. She also graduated from Western New England College School of Law with a JD degree and is a member of the Connecticut Bar. For the past 25 years Kathleen was employed by the State of Connecticut as an attorney and for the past 16 years was the Tolland Judicial District Chief Clerk. She retired in June 2009. Kathleen is a spiritual director having earned her certificate in spiritual direction from the Spiritual Life Center in Bloomfield in 2006. She’s an avid quilter and a knitter involved in the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
Maria Decsy Maria has a Master’s Degree in Spirituality and Pastoral Ministry from St. Joseph College, a certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Archdiocesan Spiritual Life Center, and a PhD in Biochemistry from New York University. She is coordinator and instructor for the Spiritual Directors Formation Program and teaches at Villa Marie Education and Spiritual Center, Villa Marie, PA.
Our Lady of Calvary staff members are available to present day or evenings programs to groups such as Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Religious Educators, Small Christian Communities, Faith Sharing groups, and Women's Guilds. The programs may take place at the Retreat House or in your parish. For information on scheduling a program and choosing a topic, please call Sr. Ann Rodgers at (860) 677-8519
