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Jo Vasa

Jo Vasa, MA Certified Spiritual Director
I’m a wife, mother of five sons (2 married) and a grandmother to two little girls. We have lived in Nebraska City for 26 years and our sons attended Lourdes Central Catholic School.
I received my training and certification in Spiritual Direction and Ignatian Guided Retreats from Creighton University. I also have my Masters in Christain Spirituality from Creighton. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Behavorial Science from the College of Saint Mary. I was a professional photographer and business owner for ten years until God called me to Spiritual Direction.
It is an honor to journey with others as they go deeper into their prayer life and spirituality. I take this calling seriously as it took me many years of discernment and prayer before entered into my training. I delight in journeying with women, especially young women, as they seek a more intimate prayer life with God.

 

Upcoming Programs by Jo Vasa

Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day May 15-19

Also With Fr. Christopher Barak

May 15 - 19, 2026
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.

Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) June 22-30

Also With Matt Simmons, Fr. Christopher Barak and Fr. Gary Coulter

June 22 - 30, 2026
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.

Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day June 22-26

Also With Meagan Gitchell, Matt Simmons and Fr. Gary Coulter

June 22 - 26, 2026
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.

Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day June 26-30

Also With Fr. Gary Coulter, Matt Simmons and Meagan Gitchell

June 26 - 30, 2026
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.

Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Aug. 17-25

Also With Fr. Christopher Barak, Fr. Gary Coulter and Sarina Stokes

August 17 - 25, 2026
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.

Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Aug. 17-21

Also With Fr. Christopher Barak, Fr. Gary Coulter and Sarina Stokes

August 17 - 21, 2026
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.

Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Aug. 21-25

Also With Fr. Christopher Barak, Fr. Gary Coulter and Sarina Stokes

August 21 - 25, 2026
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.

Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Oct. 23-27

Also With Fr. Christopher Barak

October 23 - 27, 2026
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.

Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Oct. 23-30

Also With Fr. Christopher Barak

October 23 - 30, 2026
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.

Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Oct. 27-30

Also With Fr. Christopher Barak and Fr. Gary Coulter

October 27 - 30, 2026
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.

Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Nov. 16-23

Also With Fr. Christopher Barak and Fr. Gary Coulter

November 16 - 23, 2026
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.

Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Nov. 16-19

Also With Fr. Christopher Barak and Fr. Gary Coulter

November 16 - 19, 2026
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.

Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Nov. 19-23

Also With Fr. Christopher Barak, Fr. Gary Coulter and Sarina Stokes

November 19 - 23, 2026
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.

Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Dec. 14-22

Also With Fr. Christopher Barak

December 14 - 22, 2026
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.

Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Dec. 14-18

Also With Fr. Christopher Barak, Fr. Gary Coulter and Sarina Stokes

December 14 - 18, 2026
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.

Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Dec. 18-22

Also With Fr. Christopher Barak and Sarina Stokes

December 18 - 22, 2026
The Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, involving daily meditation on scripture, journaling about prayer and meeting individually with a director to receive guidance. The retreat is completely silent with no talks or social times outside of the opening and closing.