Spiritual Companions Directory
Avis Gomez
Catholic, Christian
Spiritual Direction centered around Carmelite prayer and Ignatius Discernment
Roman Catholic sister in Christ who was called to serve the Lord as a spiritual companion. Spiritual direction with a qualified lay person brings a unique understanding of Christ in every day life. I am called to serve as a spiritual director helping people to transform their relationship from knowledge and understanding of Jesus to a loving intimate relationship with Him.
Liz Buzone
Catholic, Christian
All seekers, Interfaith, LGBTQIA+
Spiritual Companionship, Co-Facilitator of Practicum Year 3 in the Spiritual Companionship Program at St. Thomas University.
I welcome all who feel called to live in an ongoing dialogue with the Divine. In spiritual direction, we will create space for witnessing the movements of healing and transformation on your own spiritual path.
“Life is this simple: we are living in a world that is absolutely transparent and the divine is shining through it all the time. This is not just a nice story or a fable, it is true. ” - Thomas Merton
Sue DeFerrari
Catholic
All seekers, individual and group direction/companionship
Sue has been companioning individuals and groups as they seek, discover, and deepen their relationship with God throughout her 20+ year career working in ministry and faith formation education. She is a well-respected preacher and teacher, workshop facilitator and retreat leader. Sue serves full-time as the director of MorningStar Renewal Center.
Sue is available as spiritual director/companion for both individuals and groups and is trained in spiritual direction supervision. Sue is the director of the 3 Year Certificate Spiritual Companionship Program at St. Thomas University where she also teaches. Sue holds Master’s degrees in pastoral ministry and social work. Sue is a member of Spiritual Director’s International
Pat Fairfiled
Catholic
Spiritual Companion in the Catholic faith
Pat Fairfield graduated from St. Thomas University, with a Masters in Pastoral Ministry. She completed the Spiritual Companionship Program in 2001. Was a facilitator in STU for 2nd Year in the Spiritual Companionship Program. She is participated in the Charismatic Renewal. She is open to looking for God and helping others seekers in their relationship with God.
Patricia Valderrama
Catholic, Christian
Ignatian Spirituality, Centering Prayer, Pet Loss
Graduated from the Spiritual Companionship Program at St. Thomas University with Practicum in Spiritual Direction in 2018. Currently, co-facilitates Year 2, the Ignatian Retreat (19th Annotation), in the Spiritual Companionship Program at St. Thomas University. As a Spiritual Companion. Member of Sue is a member of Spiritual Director’s International. I aspire to create a sacred space and walk with you in finding your own way to listen for God in your prayer and life.
Kathy Saunders
Roman Catholic
Spiritual Direction
Kathy served for forty years as an educator for the Archdiocese of Miami. She retired from teaching in 2019. Kathy received her Certification as a Spiritual Director in 2003 from St. Thomas University. She is a co-facilitator in the STU Spiritual Direction program, 2nd year, with a special focus on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. (19th Annotation)
Brenda Coutte
Catholic
I am 68 years old, native from Panama, married with 5 children and 2 granddaughters. I am retired but still working from home with a flexible schedule. Lived in Miami for over 30 years and recently moved to San Antonio Texas. I am willing to do spiritual direction but it will have to be by Zoom, FaceTime or WhatsApp.
Isabel Lyon
Christianity
Spiritual Direction
Certificate in Spiritual Companionship with Practicum in Spiritual
Direction, St. Thomas University.
A sacred space to connect with your true self and encounter God
in a deep, intimate and loving way.
Patty (Justo) Charbonneau
Catholic, Christian
All seekers, interfaith, grief/loss/trauma (ex. death, divorce), and LGBTQIA.
Spiritual Companion/Director.
Former educator and reading tutor.
In Spiritual Direction, I will listen deeply to you and the unfolding of your life to help you discern the ways you are being led by the Divine to transformation, healing and a richer life. My intent is to help create a space where you feel heard, seen, honored and accepted just as you are.
“All shall be well and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.”
Julian of Norwich, anchoress, 1342.
Gonzalo Lauria
Catholic
Spiritual Companionship - Grief Support Group
Completed the Spiritual Companionship Program with Practicum in Spiritual Direction at St. Thomas University in May 2022, while serving as the coordinator of the Bereavement Ministry and a Certified Catechist in St. Agnes Catholic Church.
As Spiritual Companion, I am honored to witness your constant spiritual awakening, explore God’s presence in your lives, and accompany you in discerning the movements of the Holy Spirit.