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Find Catholic Spiritual Directors

​How to Find a Catholic Spiritual Director


Here is a list of ministries that provide Catholic spiritual direction.

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​Catholic spiritual directors are working at every level of the Church and in private service​. 

 

Where to begin to find one who works locally: 

  • Begin by calling your parish, diocese, local retreat house, religious communities, or monasteries.

  • Contact local chapters of secular institutes 

  • Spiritual Director Training Programs listed in this directory may offer a list of their graduates.

  • Contact campus ministry offices of a nearby Catholic school or university

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Where to begin to find someone who works online:

SeekDirection.app. 

  • This site has over 200 Catholic directors available.

Bywayapp.co 

  • This site is registering Catholic directors.

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Religious Orders with a charism providing spiritual direction in retreat centers

Oblates of the Virgin Mary ( OMV)

Sister of St. Joseph ( SSJ)

Passionists.org

Sisters of Mercy

Carmelites

Redemptorists  (CSsR)

Jesuits.org ( SJ)

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Some USA Dioceses that list their directors

Archdiocese of New Orleans Spirituality Center at 504-861-3254. 

Diocese of Chicago listing by Vicariates 

Call your local diocese for names​​​​​​​

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