Darlene has been a retreat facilitator with Retreat, Reflect, Renew for the past five years and is trained in Spiritual Direction through The Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. She is currently on faculty for Bread of Life’s, “Listen to Your Life,” as well as a spiritual companion and mentor for the Diocese of Sacramento’s Internship for the Formation of Spiritual Accompaniment Program.

Darlene has led numerous faith sharing and prayer groups for the past 15 years and has over 25 years of experience both as a catechist and elementary school teacher. She served on the Retreat, Reflect, Renew board as Treasurer for four years and is on the fundraising committee.

Darlene loves the spiritual connections made on a retreat.

“My role as a facilitator is to walk the journey alongside you, offering affirmation and encouragement along the way. We meet each other right where we are and gently encourage one another to go deeper.”