E-mail: gbranner@comcast.net
Phone: (916) 774-9307
I have been a Spiritual Director for over 15 years with a Masters Degree in Applied Spirituality from the University of San Francisco. This involved four and one-half summers at the university which included a 30 Day Silent Ignatian Retreat. My classmates were five priests and two other laypersons. The process of training at USF also involved theology and the development of our own spirituality and relationship with God, with class work, seminars and practical experience.
I was the Pastoral Associate at Madonna del Sasso Church in Salinas, CA for 12 years. This included coordinating all Lay Ministries in the parish as well as liturgy, pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, funeral and mortuary services, graveside services and Rosary Ministry, and many other administrative services. We had only one priest and no deacons. I retired in September, 2000.
I am married with 5 children, 2 step-children and 13 grandchildren. Two of our children are deceased, both unexpected. We have lived in Sun City, Roseville now for about 8 years. We enjoy the different seasons here.
My ministry as a Spiritual Director is one of great blessings to me.