Marillac Retreat & Spirituality Center
Meet Our Retreat Center Team
Judy Molde-Stauffer
Judy Molde-Stauffer is the Program coordinator at Marillac Retreat Center. She holds a degree in Communications and brings strengths of organization, planning and clear communication to the job. At Marillac, Judy takes care of all the details, the nuts and bolts as she puts it, so the rest of the team can focus on spiritual direction without distraction. Outside of work she has a passion for animals, and her favorite pastimes are crossword puzzles, crocheting, British mysteries, and spending time with her family.
Sister Susan Chase
Sister Susan Chase was born in Denver, Colorado and has spent the past 65 years as a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth. Sister Susan loves teaching and learning and has spent most of her ministry in schools and universities. As a trained biologist, Sister Susan spends much time contemplating and appreciating the interplay of science and religion. She is also an avid birdwatcher and is particularly fond of the Carolina Wren. When she is not busy, Sister Susan can be found enjoying a cup of coffee or enjoying nature.
Father Kevin Cullen
Father Kevin Cullen is the Program Director at Marillac Retreat Center. Fr. Kevin just celebrated his 50th anniversary as a Jesuit in the Central and Southern Province. Over the years, he has enjoyed parish ministry, educational apostolate, and refugee work, as well as formation and province staff work within the Jesuits. He enjoys spiritual conversations and accompanying people on their journey in holiness. He enjoys walking, reading, music, and baking.
Nic Herrmann
As the Director of the Marillac Retreat Center, Nic Herrmann brings a decade of experience in education and the non-profit sector to his role. He is deeply committed to creating a welcoming environment where guests can encounter God’s goodness. Outside of his professional life, Nic enjoys cooking, diving into a good book, and discovering new coffee shops with his wife.
Sister Judith Jackson
Sister Judith is a spiritual director at the Marillac Retreat Center. She has been a teacher, administrator, hospital and hospice chaplain, and healthcare leader in mission integration/ministry formation/ethics. She has a master’s degree in spirituality/spiritual direction from Creighton University. At Marillac Center, Sister Judith delights in accompanying individuals as they reflect on their life journeys and desire to deepen their relationship with God. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, primarily mysteries and poetry, watching sports and playing bridge.