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A Ministry Resource for Catholic Spiritual Directors

This website was imagined to become a National Association for Catholic Spiritual Directors. its current form provides resources and links for anyone seeking spiritual direction, information about Spiritual Direction in the tradition of the Catholic Church and Resources for Catholic Spiritual directors to grow in their ministry. 

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GREGORY T. VIGLIOTTA, MA
Spiritual Director | Retreat Leader | Catholic Educator
Husband, Father and Homeschool Parent of 5 Children
4th Degree Knight of Columbus
GVigliotta Retreat

I am a husband and father of five children, with a strong background in Ignatian spirituality, faith formation, and education. After many years of work in campus and parish ministry and teaching Theology at both the college and high school levels, I discerned a call to homeschooling and accompanying others as they discern God's will.

 

My wife and I have embraced Catholic homeschooling and support other homeschooling families through family ministry, sharing our experiences and my background in spiritual formation. As a spiritual director, I accompany individuals through one-on-one pastoral care, as well as individual and group retreats. My ministry helps others become more aware of God’s presence in their daily lives in order to cultivate a deeper, more intimate relationship with Christ.

 

In addition to direct ministry, I also serve as a consultant to other organizations that serve the Church and the broader public.

GREGORY T. VIGLIOTTA, MA
Spiritual Director | Retreat Leader | Catholic Educator
Husband, Father and Homeschool Parent of 5 Children
4th Degree Knight of Columbus
GVigliotta Retreat

I am a husband and father of five children, with a strong background in Ignatian spirituality, faith formation, and education. After many years of work in campus and parish ministry and teaching Theology at both the college and high school levels, I discerned a call to homeschooling and accompanying others as they discern God's will.

 

My wife and I have embraced Catholic homeschooling and support other homeschooling families through family ministry, sharing our experiences and my background in spiritual formation. As a spiritual director, I accompany individuals through one-on-one pastoral care, as well as individual and group retreats. My ministry helps others become more aware of God’s presence in their daily lives in order to cultivate a deeper, more intimate relationship with Christ.

 

In addition to direct ministry, I also serve as a consultant to other organizations that serve the Church and the broader public.

Services

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General Spiritual Direction: 

  • Monthly 


Formational Spiritual Direction"

  • Directed Retreats

  • Weekly or Bi-monthly Individualized Focused Sessions

  • Time frame varies 

 

The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius

  • The Ignatian Encounter  – 6 or 10 Week

  •  18th Annotation The Spiritual Exercises

  •  19th Annotation – The complete Spiritual Exercises “Retreat in Everyday Life”- 30 Week

 

Days Available: Monday-Friday & some Saturdays

Hours: 7am - 8:30am or 5:00pm to 9pm

USA Eastern Time Zone 

Works with International Time Zones

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Fee: $70 - 1 hour* (Inquire about sliding scale)

Supervision of Spiritual Directors: $70

(*per session fee may change based upon frequency; or those on disability).

 

Payments are accepted via Venmo, Paypal & check

If you would like to make an offering to support the website or pay for a session 

you can make a payment by clicking below.

Education & Experience

​​​Education

  • Certificate in Spiritual Direction Supervision MCIS at Fairfield University (2016)

  • Post Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Formation Boston College, Clough School of Theology & Ministry (2014)

  • Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, Boston College, Clough School of Theology and Ministry (2010)

  • Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies Sacred Heart University, (2008)

    • Minors - Philosophy & Music

    • Certificates in Catholic Studies & Catholic Social Teaching

 

Continuing Education

  • Spiritual Direction Symposium, Rules (Second Set) for Discernment of Spirit for Spiritual Directors - Fr. Timothy Gallagher presented by Avila Institute. (2025)

  • Gazing Upon the Crucified Christ: Ignatian Compassion and Presence in Times of Suffering and Struggle - Office of Ignatian Spirituality. (2024)

  • Apostolic Preferences of the Society of Jesus - Office of Ignatian Spirituality (2023)

  • "Giving the Spiritual Exercises in the 19th Annotation Format to Others" by Fr. James Bowler, S.J., offered through the Office of Ignatian Spirituality. (2019)

  • The Old Testament & Spiritual Direction - Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality (2016)

  • Movements of the Spiritual Exercises - Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality (2015)

 

Experience

 

Co-founder, Content Creator, and Web Manager:

 

Our Lady of the Way, Ignatian Virtual Retreat Center (now: www.IgnatianRetreats.com)

  • Co-founded and co-creator of retreats for Catholic virtual retreat center.

  • Provides accessible Ignatian Retreats  and ministry services to individuals who may not otherwise have access due to geographic or other limiting circumstances.

 

CatholicSpiritualDirectors.com

  • Co-founded, create content for, and manage the website www.CatholicSpiritualDirectors.com.

  • Provides resources for spiritual directors, including content related to the ministry and materials on best practices; and serving organizations and individuals by listing their services and ongoing formation programs for spiritual directors.

 

Consultant for the following Ministries.

 

Registered

  • SeekDirection.app

  • Office of Ignatian Spirituality  Eastern Province 

  • CatholicSpiritualDirectors.com

  • Past: Spiritual Director and Supervisor for the Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality at Fairfield University

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Catholic Homeschool Dad

  • Parent, teacher, and caregiver, raising 5 children in the Catholic faith.

  • Integrating faith formation into daily routines and educational activities.

  • Sacrament preparation for Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. 

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Additional Experience

  • Catholic Men of Delmarva Advisory Board (2024-present)

  • Knights of Columbus, Deputy Grand Knight

    • Past Grand Knight​

    • Past Advocate

  • Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Adjunct Professor, Sacred Heart University (2019)

  • Theology Teacher at Notre Dame High School, Fairfield, CT, 2015-2019

  • Retreat Director at Notre Dame High School​

  • Campus Minister Fairfield University – Fairfield, Connecticut July 2012 – 2015

    • Coordinate the Campus Ministry Retreat Program, including First-Year and Kairos Retreats.

    • Educate and form student retreat and peer leaders.

    • Create retreats for students with behavioral/substance abuse issues.

    • Update retreat programming.

    • Advise Students for Life, Knights of Columbus, and Liturgical Ministers.

    • Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual direction for students.

    • Serve as a spiritual leader and advisor for Student Immersion Trips to Nicaragua.

  • Resident Director of Ignatian Residential Hall, Fairfield University

  • Youth Minister at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Fairfield, CT

  • Graduate Assistant, Residence Life/Campus Ministry at Boston College

  • Youth Minister Our Lady of the Assumption Church – Fairfield, Connecticut July 2012 – 2016

    • Coordinate outreach to parish youth, community building, and service projects.

  • Area Coordinator Fairfield University – Fairfield, Connecticut July 2010 - July 2012​

  • Student Teacher and Campus Ministry Intern Mount Saint Joseph's Academy High School (2009 – 2010)

    • Taught Theology for sophomore and senior classes on various subjects including Scripture, Spirituality, Prayer, and Christology.

    • Advised the Campus Ministry Student Team and Peer Ministry Team in the planning of various liturgies programs, prayer services, and retreats.

  • Graduate Assistant: Peer Minister Boston College – Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts August 2008 – May 2010

    • ​Assisted students with transition to college life, spiritual formation, relationships, academic issues, and personal difficulties.

    • Implemented and led retreats, retreat formation, faith-sharing groups, and Sunday Liturgies.​​​​​

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