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Matt Simmons
Matt and his wife Demetra have four beautiful children and are Catholics in good standing in the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska. With over twenty years experience personally and spiritually guiding others, Matt have worked with addicts, business leaders, clergy, house wives, and those simply searching for peace and intimacy with Jesus. He feels called to serve those who have suffered abuse and trauma. A former FOCUS missionary, Matt was the director of the Office of Spiritual Formation and the Office of Evangelization for the Diocese of Lincoln.
Matt offers Spiritual Direction, Inner Healing, Deliverance Ministry, and Ignatian Retreats
Upcoming Programs by Matt Simmons
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) June 22-30
Also With Jo Vasa, 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 Jo Vasa, Meagan Gitchell 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, Jo Vasa 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: 4-Day July 5-9
Also With Fr. Gary Coulter
July 5 - 9, 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.
Priest Retreat Diocese of Wichita
July 12 - 17, 2026
Relating More Personally with Jesus July 12-17 with Matt Simmons Matt Simmons will guide the retreat participants to more fully incorporate their imagination, emotions and personal history in their prayer life to connect more deeply with Jesus. Cost includes single room with private bath, meals and snacks, conferences and spiritual direction, confession and adoration. Please […]
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Aug. 17-25
Also With Fr. Christopher Barak, Fr. Gary Coulter, Sarina Stokes and Jo Vasa
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, Sarina Stokes and Jo Vasa
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, Sarina Stokes and Jo Vasa
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 Sept. 14-18
Also With Fr. Gary Coulter
September 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 Oct. 27-30
Also With Fr. Christopher Barak, Jo Vasa 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) Dec. 14-22
Also With Fr. Christopher Barak and Jo Vasa
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, Sarina Stokes and Jo Vasa
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, Sarina Stokes and Jo Vasa
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.