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: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Dec. 15-22December 15 - 22, 2025
Dec. 15-22 – 8-day (Mon-Mon) We are also offering 4-day retreats: Dec. 15-18 – 4-day (Mon-Thu) Dec. 19-22 – 4-day (Fri-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 Dec. 15-18December 15 - 18, 2025
Dec. 15-18 – 4-day (Mon-Thurs) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Dec. 15-22 – 8-day (Mon-Mon) Dec. 19-22 – 4-day (Fri-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 Dec. 19-22December 19 - 22, 2025
Dec. 19-22 – 4-day (Fri-Mon) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Dec. 15-22 – 8-day (Mon-Mon) Dec. 15-18 – 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: 4-Day, 5-Day, or 6-Day Dec 28, 2025-Jan 2, 2026Flexible Dates
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 no social time as even the meals are taken in silence to continue the reflection and prayerful atmosphere.…
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Feb. 19-27February 19 - 27, 2026
Feb. 19-27 (Thurs-Fri) 8-day We are also offering 4-day retreats: Feb. 19-23 (Thurs-Mon) 4-day Feb. 23-27 (Mon-Fri) 4-day (also with Fr. Coulter) 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…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Feb. 19-23February 19 - 23, 2026
Feb. 19-23 (Thurs-Mon) 4-day We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Feb. 19-27 (Thurs-Fri) 8-day Feb. 23-27 (Mon-Fri) 4-day (also with Fr. Coulter) 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…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Feb. 23-27February 23 - 27, 2026
Feb. 23-27 (Mon-Fri) 4-day We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Feb. 19-27 (Thurs-Fri) 8-day Feb. 19-23 (Thurs-Mon) 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 outside…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Mar 16-19 Spring BreakMarch 16 - 19, 2026
Mar 16-19 (Mon-Thurs) Spring Break (Student discount available) 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 no social time as even the meals are taken in…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Mar 29-Apr 2 Holy WeekMarch 29 - April 2, 2026
Mar 29-Apr 2 (Sun-Thurs) Holy Week 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 no social time as even the meals are taken in silence to…
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Apr 28-May 6April 28 - May 6, 2026
Apr 28-May 6 (Tues-Wed) 8-day We are also offering 4-day retreats: Apr 28-May 2 (Tues-Sat) 4-day May 2-6 Sat-Wed 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 outside of Mass and…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Apr 28-May 2April 28 - May 2, 2026
Apr 28-May 2 (Tues-Sat) 4-day We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Apr 28-May 6 (Tues-Wed) 8-day May 2-6 Sat-Wed 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…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day May 2-6May 2 - 6, 2026
May 2-6 Sat-Wed 4-day We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Apr 28-May 6 (Tues-Wed) 8-day Apr 28-May 2 (Tues-Sat) 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…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day May 19-22May 19 - 22, 2026
May 19-22 – 3-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…