Lisa Downs, M.A.
Lisa Downs has a Masters in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University New Orleans, certification as a Spiritual Director from Nazareth Retreat Center and is a Boundless Compassion Facilitator. She has served in various roles the past twenty years including Director of Adult Faith Formation, Pastoral Associate, Pastoral Administrator, Spiritual Director, assistant teacher for Spiritual Director’s Internship, and currently is the Director of the Nazareth Retreat Center. She lives in Bardstown with her husband of 40 years and they have three sons, two daughters-in-law and three granddaughters.
Upcoming Programs by Lisa Downs, M.A.
Seven Day Silent Directed Retreat
Also With Chris Beckett, SCN
The Silent directed retreat offers a deeply personal journey, inviting individuals to reflect on how God is present and active in their lives. Each retreat unfolds uniquely, guided by daily one-on-one meetings with a spiritual director. The individual sessions provide an opportunity for each retreatant to explore God’s movement through prayer, life experiences, and relationships, […]
Spiritual Direction Internship 2026 - 2027 HYBRID model
Also With Sharon Gray, SCN, PhD. and Chris Kunze, SCN
The Spiritual Direction Internship is ecumenical in nature and designed for persons who feel called to accompany others on their life journey. The focus is how to be with directee's as they reflect on life and their relationship with God. The internship is experiential in nature. Its content unfolds in the context of group process […]