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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) May 15-22

Also With Fr. Gary Coulter

May 15 - 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 May 15-19

Also With Fr. Gary Coulter and 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 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 […]