Group Spiritual Guidance Methods

Saturday, January 17, 2026; 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Facilitator(s): Cindy Ulrich, Kathie Tilot
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Overview

Description
Group spiritual guidance invites individuals to explore their spiritual journey in community. Along with the guide, group members help provide a safe listening presence and engage the seeker helping them to notice and share what is surfacing in their life.  This workshop will offer models that can be used in a group setting. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to practice some of these techniques.

Dates and Details
January 17, 2026
9:00am – 3:30pm

Sustainer Cost: $145
Advocate Cost: $115
Partner Cost: $85
(all levels include the noon meal)

New for the 2025-2026 program year: We are offering a voluntary three-level registration fee structure for our sponsored retreats in order to support both accessibility and sustainability of our retreat ministry. For more information on our three-level registration fee structure, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Registration Information
You may register and pay online by clicking the yellow “Register Here” button above, by calling the Registrar at (262) 898-2582 with a credit card number, or by mailing a check made out to Siena Retreat Center to 5637 Erie Street, Racine, WI 53402. Payment must be received to complete registration. Please see our FAQ page for our cancellation policies and other helpful information.

If cost remains a barrier even at the lowest level, you are invited to complete our Scholarship Request Form. While we cannot guarantee that all requests can be fully accommodated, and we do ask that you contribute a portion of the fee, we will do our best to assist as many participants as possible within our available resources.

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About the Facilitators

Cindy UlrichCindy Ulrich

Cindy Ulrich is a spiritual director who received her training from the Spiritual Guidance Training Program at the Siena Retreat Center. Cindy is a spiritual companion to young adults and community members at the Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University. She has taken an interest in the connection of wonder and curiosity in the unfolding of the interior spiritual journey. Cindy has a background in education and spirituality through the arts.

Kathie TilotKathie Tilot

Kathie Tilot is a retreat leader and spiritual guide.  She holds a master’s degree in theology from St. Norbert College and is a graduate of Siena Retreat Center’s Spiritual Guidance Training and Supervision programs. Kathie coordinates spiritual direction at the Norbertine Center for Spirituality at St. Norbert Abbey in DePere, Wisconsin. Kathie also has professional experience in parish ministry and spiritual care