The Emmaus Center for Spirituality offers spiritual direction provided by trained spiritual directors who abide by our Community Covenant and Code of Ethics.  
COVid19 Update:  Most of our directors continue to meet with individuals via teleconferencing
​(e.g. telephone, Zoom, FaceTime, Skype).  
​Please check with the individual director as to the format for meeting.
Marilyn Borrelli graduated from the four-year Fairfield University Spiritual Direction Program in 2017.  Marilyn sees individuals for spiritual direction, as well as, directing groups.  Marilyn is a retired nurse, having practiced for 43 years and now stays involved with St. Matthew Catholic Church's various ministries.  She has a special interest in helping refugees and other underprivileged individuals.  She is also a member of Spiritual Directors International.  Marilyn is currently not accepting new directees.
Cindy Correll is a graduate of Fairfield University's four-year Spiritual Direction Formation Program. She is available to meet with those who seek to find God in daily life and to deepen their relationship with Him through individual spiritual direction and guided retreats. Cindy is a member of Spiritual Directors International. As an RN she always felt drawn to the spiritual side of care and healing; and she feels called now to companion others on their spiritual journey in life through the ministry of spiritual direction. Reach Cindy Correll directly at: ccorrell10@carolina.rr.com or 704-968-5779.
 Eileen Crusan has served as an experienced, trained spiritual director since 2007 and since 2011, as a trained supervisor of spiritual directors.  She completed a four year formation program in spiritual direction, graduating from Villa Maria Education/Spirituality Center.  She completed her supervisory training through Together in the Mystery Program, affiliated with San Francisco Theological Seminary.  In spiritual direction, Eileen most enjoys working with individuals who genuinely want to explore the questions of their lives as they relate to their own spirituality and who are actively seeking to deepen and enhance their relationship with the Divine, in the many ways that may occur. Eileen serves as a faculty member with the World on Fire Spiritual Direction Formation Program and has also served as an instructor with the Together in the Mystery supervisory training program.  She is grounded and trained in Ignatian spirituality and delights in walking with those who wish to make the journey of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.  In these times of pandemic, Eileen continues to offer spiritual direction, supervision and the Spiritual Exercises via phone or Zoom.  She is a member of Spiritual Directors International.  Contact Eileen at: holyground@carolina.rr.com.
Deborah Delano received her formation as a spiritual director at the Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center and is a member of Spiritual Directors International. Deborah was first drawn to the ministry of spiritual direction through her own experience of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, and she continues find Ignatian spirituality a wellspring of joy and blessing. Her extensive   career in corporate leadership taught Deborah first-hand to “find God in all things.” Deborah has served for ten years in the formation of spiritual directors, initially as a faculty member for the four-year Fairfield University Spiritual Direction Formation Program and currently for the World on Fire Spiritual Direction Formation Program.  She is a founding member of the Emmaus Center for Spirituality in Charlotte, NC.  Deborah is an enthusiastic student and teacher of the Enneagram, a powerful tool for deepening self-awareness on the spiritual journey.  She loves to explore the many dimensions of spirituality using Jungian and depth psychology, poetry, literature, and art.  Reach Deborah Delano directly at:  sparrowabbey@gmail.com.
Lori Eichel serves as a spiritual director in Chapel Hill, NC at St. Thomas More Catholic Community and Newman Catholic Student Center. She is a graduate of Fairfield University’s four-year Spiritual Direction Formation Program. Lori is also trained in offering the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, Group Spiritual Direction and Eight Day Ignatian Guided Retreats through the West Virginia Institute of Spirituality. Lori feels privileged to companion seekers of all faiths on their journey to develop a deeper relationship with the God of their understanding. She offers spiritual direction in person, via Zoom, FaceTime or phone. Retired after over 35 years in the business world, Lori now divides her time between spiritual direction and her work as a textile artist. Contact Lori Eichel at LoriEichel@gmail.com or 919-260-6296.
Antoinette Okala Enohmbi serves as a spiritual director in Charlotte, NC and is an active member of Spiritual Directors International. Antoinette holds a B.A. degree in Psychology.  Her perspective and understanding of God’s love and presence is built from her personal life experiences, her work as a counselor and special-education teacher and her completion of the four year Fairfield University Spiritual Formation program. In addition, she has a strong background in Ignatian spirituality and serves as a mentor with the Spiritual Direction Formation program currently sponsored by Fairfield University. Antoinette is open and available to journey with individuals who are seeking a deeper and more personal relationship with God and want to find God’s presence within them and in their daily life. She is available to meet via phone, Zoom or Skype.  Please reach her directly at: antoinetteabe@yahoo.com or 301-404-4261.
Dr. Bill Fleming  is a spiritual director living in Waxhaw, North Carolina.  His insight into spirituality comes from forty years of pastoral experience in Presbyterian churches, serving as a hospice chaplain, and teaching spiritual formation and pastoral studies at Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. He manages a resource website on spiritual formation called faithmatrix.com, and has written several books, blogs, and articles. 
Bill graduated from the Spiritual Direction program at Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta. He is currently a member of Spiritual Directors International and the Evangelical Spiritual Directors Association.  Bill offers spiritual direction with groups or individuals through phone, Skype, or in person. Though he offers spiritual direction to anyone regardless of background, he has a special interest in clergy, missionaries, and others in Christian vocation.   Bill may be contacted directly by phone at (803) 417-4574 or via email at boowenfleming@gmail.com.
Ann Gray serves as a spiritual director in Charlotte, NC. Ann received her training through the four-year, Fairfield University Spiritual Direction Formation Program. In addition to spiritual direction, Ann is passionate about her work in the community through her involvement in jail ministry. Following a rewarding career in education, Ann sensed an invitation to share with others her deep and abiding relationship with God and God’s active presence in her life. She is an eager student and practitioner of Ignatian spirituality. Ann is also a member of Spiritual Directors International. Reach Ann directly at: anniegray714@gmail.com or 585-259-8278.
Dr. Becky Grisell is a trained and experienced spiritual director, supervisor, and Enneagram coach. Becky places a high value on being a safe person and creating a sacred space to explore and connect with God’s activity in all of life.  She is passionate about people and their relationship with the Holy and one another.  Becky's approach is holistic, addressing the brokenness of life while focusing on the hope of the Gospel.  She believes in developing leaders, championing others, and practicing radical hospitality with self and others. Becky offers individual and group spiritual direction.  Becky also offers individual and group supervision to spiritual directors and guides. She teaches and facilitates leadership seminars, and church retreats.  You can find out more at beckygrisell.com or contact Becky directly at bgrisell@gmail.com.
Ann Hatton serves as a trained spiritual director in Charlotte, NC.  She is a graduate of the Fairfield University's Spiritual Direction Formation Program.  Ann's formation is in Ignatian based spirituality.  She is available to journey with individuals or small groups who are seeking a deeper awareness of the Divine Mystery within them and around them and where this Divine Mystery intersects with their day to day lives.  Ann is available to meet in person, via phone, and Skype/Facetime or Zoom.  She is a member of Spiritual Directors International.   Reach Ann Hatton directly at:  ahatton.seekeroflight@gmail.com or 704-668-1865.
Debbie Kane is a trained spiritual director and retreat guide. She is a graduate of Fairfield University’s four-year Spiritual Direction Formation Program and a member of Spiritual Directors International.  She has been privileged to walk with people on their spiritual journey for 7 years. Debbie worked in the corporate world for 30 years before retiring and answering the call to become a spiritual director. She is actively involved at St. Matthew Catholic Church and is passionate about feeding the hungry and walking with men and women on their spiritual journey to grow closer to God.   Debbie is available for one-on-one spiritual direction and guided retreats in individual and group formats. She can be contacted directly at 704-578-8253 or debbiekane@carolina.rr.com.
Kim Garrison Palmisano serves as a Spiritual Director in Greensboro, NC. Kim is formed through Fairfield University Spiritual Direction Formation Program.  She is a member of Spiritual Directors International and holds a graduate degree in Organizational Leadership.  An experienced retreatant, Kim is passionate about joining others on their spiritual journey, meeting them where they are and walking with them on their spiritual path to deepening the awareness of the Holy in their lives.  Kim is available to meet in person at St. Francis Springs, via phone, Facetime, WhatsApp or Zoom. She can be contacted directly at 336-392-7434 or kimpalmisano4@gmail.com.
James (Jim) Reichard is a spiritual director in Charlotte N.C. He is a graduate of Fairfield University’s four year Spiritual Direction Formation program and a member of Spiritual Directors International. He is a parishioner of and actively involved at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church in Charlotte where he currently is a member of the Ignatian Spirituality Ministry. Jim is available to meet with individuals in person or via zoom or FaceTime. Please reach him directly at: jnreichard@gmail.com.
Karen Scully is a spiritual director and graduate of the four-year Fairfield University Spiritual Direction Formation program.  She also holds a graduate degree in Ethics.   After moving to Charlotte several years ago, she became involved in the Special Religious Education (SPRED) program at St. Matthew Church. SPRED welcomes those with intellectual and developmental challenges into full participation in the faith community of St. Matthew. The goal of SPRED is to help children as well as adults with these challenges to increase their awareness of God in their lives, as well as develop an awareness of themselves as an integral part of the parish community. Karen offers spiritual direction to all who are interested in deepening their relationship with God in their day-to-day lives and offers spiritual companionship to those with intellectual challenges. She is a member of Spiritual Directors International. At present, Karen offers spiritual direction by phone or Zoom and she may be reached at scully.karen@gmail.com.
Dave Shumway ​is a trained spiritual director having graduated from the Fairfield University's four year Spiritual Direction Formation Program. Dave is an active member of Spiritual Directors International. Originally raised Protestant, Dave entered the Catholic Church through the RCIA program at St. Matthew Catholic Church, where he now serves as an active parishioner. While Dave practices spiritual direction in Charlotte, NC, he has worked with directees from other locations via interactive social media and teleconferencing. Dave can be reached by telephone or text at 704-953-0977 and by email at davesh960@gmail.com. 
Christina Wilking  serves as a spiritual director in Charlotte, NC.  She is on staff at a large church as an assistant to the Senior Pastor and as a spiritual director.   Christina is a graduate of the Fairfield University’s Spiritual Direction Formation Program.  She is an active member of Spiritual Directors International and the Evangelical Spiritual Direction Association.  Christina is available to sit with individuals who want to grow and deepen their relationship with God.  She offers spiritual direction in person, by phone or Skype/Facetime.  Reach Christina Wilking directly at:  cfgwilking@gmail.com or 980-233-1466.