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Sue Wilhelm
DIRECTOR

Sue Wilhelm, who received her Doctorate in Ministry in 2008, comes to Victory Noll from Toledo, OH. She brings years of experience in leading and facilitating retreats, leadership workshops, spiritual formation programs and labyrinth walks.  Also a spiritual director, Sue's greatest passion lies in helping others broaden and deepen their relationship with God, others, and the earth while becoming God's dream of who they can become.
Sue can be reached at (260)356-0628, ext. 128 or by e-mail at suewilhelm@olvm.org

Sr. Rita Musante OLVM
SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR
RETREAT GUIDE
PRAYER MINISTRY

Sister Rita Musante is originally from NW Pennsylvania. A Victory Noll Sister with 33 years experiences as a spiritual director, she has also ministered as catechist, liturgist, pastoral associate, and house of prayer director in California, Utah, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Indiana. Sister Rita holds a B.A. in Theology from the University of Detroit and an M.A. in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She is available for spiritual direction and retreats. To schedule time with her, you can contact her at ritamusante@juno.com or (260)356-0628, ext. 183.

Barbara Viti
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Barbara began her ministry in May 2006.  For two days a week, Barb assists in the many activities and events held at the Center.  She brings her vast experiences in working in retreat houses, parishes, and nursing. She worked at the former OLVM ministry, Elizabeth House of Prayer in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She also brings her life experience as a mother, grandmother, and wife to enhance her ministry at the Center.  You can contact Barb at barbviti@olvm.org or (260)356-0628, ext. 174.

Sr. Rose Zita Rosonke, OLVM
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Sister Rose Zita Rosonke, originally from Iowa, has been a member of the Victory Noll Sisters since 1957. Over the years she has ministered in Michigan, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Indiana with Religious Education, Youth Ministry and various other missionary endeavors. Sr. Rose Zita holds a B.A. in Social Service from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne, and an M.A. in Religious Studies with the Pastoral Institute Program from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio.  You can contact Sr. Rose Zita at info@olvm.org or (260)356-0628, ext. 174.

Spiritual Direction
Formation Program
Two-year Formation Program
preparing Spiritual Directors

   This intensive two-year pastoral ministry program engages participants in the practice of spiritual direction. The formation and education process of spiritual directors is approached from within the classical and contemporary contemplative tradition rooted in a theology of the Holy Spirit.
   Program components include the regular practice of contemplative prayer and discernment, peer group, required reading of books and articles, presentations/projects, writing integrating papers, personal reflection and spiritual friends conversations throughout the program. Outside of program time, those in the Spiritual Direction Practicum continue their personal participation in spiritual direction as well as individual direction mentoring with an experienced spiritual director.

Modules over the two years are:
1) The Contemplative Nature of Spiritual Direction
2) Christian Discernment in the Contemplative Tradition
3) Adult Development & Spiritual Direction

Program Facilitators
Nancy Brousseau, OP
Facilitator for
Center for Mission & Ministry
Lansing, Mich.

Sue Wilhelm, D. Min.
Director of
Victory Noll Center
Huntington, Ind.

Program Dates
Sessions are once a month at Victory Noll Center in Huntington, Ind., from September through May. Sessions are Thursday evening from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lodging can be arranged through Victory Noll Center.

Dates for 2010-11:
Sept. 9-10, Oct. 7-8,
Nov. 11-12, Dec. 9-10,
Jan. 6-7, Feb. 3-4, March 10-11,
March 31-April 1, May 5-6.

Requirements

• Rooted in a faith tradition
• Willingness to reflect on personal experience and participate in practicum by finding directees
• M. Div., MA or equivalent in Theology, Spirituality, lay/pastoral ministry, or Psychology
• Experience of Spiritual direction at least 6 months prior to program
• Annual silent, directed retreat of 4, 6 or 8 days
• Recommended by others for the ministry of spiritual direction
• Already sought out by others for this ministry or referred by others
• Application/Interview process by staff

Program Cost
The price for the Spiritual Direction Formation Program and Practicum is $1200 per year, payable quarterly to Victory Noll Center. In addition, participants pay for individual mentoring. This is paid directly to the mentor at each individual session ($40 per session, 9 sessions per year). Cost of books, overnight accommodations are participant’s expense.

More Information
Request an Application
To receive more information on the Spiritual Direction Formation Program and Practicum, or for an application form, please contact:

Sue Wilhelm
Director, Victory Noll Center
P.O. Box 109
Huntington, IN 46750

Email: suewilhelm@olvm.org
Phone: (260)356-0628, ext. 128

Download application form here:

Spiritual Direction Formation Program Application

Be still and know that I am God.
— Psalm 46:10

  The Victory Noll Center is sponsored by Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters to serve the people of God. The Center offers a welcoming place for people of all faiths and cultural and ethnic traditions who desire to enrich their lives and deepen their relationship with God in an atmosphere of peace and beauty. The Center embraces a multicultural and ecumenical stance with special outreach to the Hispanic community.
 Offering hospitality, seeking justice and non-violence in all areas of our lives, and walking with people in their faith journey are at the heart of the mission of the Victory Noll Sisters and the Victory Noll Center.
 The Center is a gathering place for individuals or groups. Events are designed to foster personal and spiritual growth. Some of the activities and opportunities offered at the Center include:
* retreats
* prayer and reflection
* a labyrinth to walk and pray
* study groups
* spiritual direction
* educational workshops
* enrichment workshops
* meeting place for support groups

Helpful Explanations

Spiritual direction is the art of Christian listening carried out in the context of a one-to-one relationship for the purpose of being attentive and responsive to the movement of God’s presence, inviting one into a deeper relationship with God.
Private retreat is time and space apart for persons who search and hunger for deeper and quieter prayer, desiring to know God more personally and to spend time with Him.
Directed retreat is a private retreat as described above, with the assistance of a spiritual director.