Jo Vasa
Jo Vasa, MA Certified Spiritual Director
I’m a wife, mother of five sons (2 married) and a grandmother to two little girls. We have lived in Nebraska City for 26 years and our sons attended Lourdes Central Catholic School.
I received my training and certification in Spiritual Direction and Ignatian Guided Retreats from Creighton University. I also have my Masters in Christain Spirituality from Creighton. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Behavorial Science from the College of Saint Mary. I was a professional photographer and business owner for ten years until God called me to Spiritual Direction.
It is an honor to journey with others as they go deeper into their prayer life and spirituality. I take this calling seriously as it took me many years of discernment and prayer before entered into my training. I delight in journeying with women, especially young women, as they seek a more intimate prayer life with God.
Events with Jo Vasa
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day May 19-22May 19 - 22, 2026
May 19-22 – 4-day (Tues-Fri) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: May 15-22 (Fri-Fri) 8-day May 15-19 (Fri-Tues) 4-day What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions…
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) June 22-30June 22 - 30, 2026
June 22-30 (8-day) Mon-Tues We are also offering 4-day retreats: June 22-26 (4-day) Mon-Fri June 26-30 (4-day) Fri-Tues What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside of Mass and Exposition, and…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day June 22-26June 22 - 26, 2026
June 22-26 (4-day) Mon-Fri We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: June 22-30 (8-day) Mon-Tues June 26-30 (4-day) Fri-Tues What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day June 26-30June 26 - 30, 2026
June 26-30 (4-day) Fri-Tues We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: June 22-30 (8-day) Mon-Tues June 22-26 (4-day) Mon-Fri What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside…
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Aug. 17-25August 17 - 25, 2026
Aug. 17-25 – 8-day (Mon-Tues) We are also offering 4-day retreats: Aug. 17-21 – 4-day (Mon-Fri) Aug. 21-25 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside of Mass…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Aug. 17-21August 17 - 21, 2026
Aug. 17-21 – 4-day (Mon-Fri) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Aug. 17-25 – 8-day (Mon-Tues) Aug. 21-25 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Aug. 21-25August 21 - 25, 2026
Aug. 21-25 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Aug. 17-25 – 8-day (Mon-Tues) Aug. 17-21 – 4-day (Mon-Fri) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Oct. 23-27October 23 - 27, 2026
Oct 23-27 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Oct 23-30 – 8-day (Fri-Fri) Oct 27-30 – 4-day (Tues-Fri) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers…
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Oct. 23-30October 23 - 30, 2026
Oct 23-30 – 8-day (Fri-Fri) We are also offering 4-day retreats: Oct 23-27 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) Oct 27-30 – 4-day (Tues-Fri) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside of Mass…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Oct. 27-30October 27 - 30, 2026
Oct. 27-30 – 4-day (Tues-Fri) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Oct 23-30 – 8-day (Fri-Fri) Oct 23-27 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers…
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Nov. 16-23November 16 - 23, 2026
Nov. 16-23 – 8-day (Mon-Mon) We are also offering 4-day retreats: Nov. 16-19 – 4-day (Mon-Thurs) Nov. 19-23 – 4-day (Thurs-Mon) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside of Mass…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Nov. 16-19November 16 - 19, 2026
Nov. 16-19 – 4-day (Mon-Thurs) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Nov. 16-23 – 8-day (Mon-Mon) Nov. 19-23 – 4-day (Thurs-Mon) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Nov. 19-23November 19 - 23, 2026
Nov. 19-23 – 4-day (Thurs-Mon) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Nov. 16-23 – 8-day (Mon-Mon) Nov. 16-19 – 4-day (Mon-Thurs) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers…
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Dec. 14-22December 14 - 22, 2026
Dec. 14-22 – 8-day (Mon-Tues) We are also offering 4-day retreats: Dec. 14-18 – 4-day (Mon-Fri) Dec. 18-22 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside of Mass…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Dec. 14-18December 14 - 18, 2026
Dec. 14-18 – 4-day (Mon-Fri) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Dec. 14-22 – 8-day (Mon-Tues) Dec. 18-22 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Dec. 18-22December 18 - 22, 2026
Dec. 18-22 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Dec. 14-22 – 8-day (Mon-Tues) Dec. 14-18 – 4-day (Mon-Fri) What is the Silent Directed Ignatian Retreat for Men or Women? Ignatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the Ignatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an Ignatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit. The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers…
