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) 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…
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Feb. 16-24February 16 - 24, 2027
Feb. 16-24 (Tues-Wed) 8-day We are also offering 4-day retreats: Feb. 16-20 (Tues-Sat) 4-day Feb. 20-24 (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 Exposition, and…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Feb. 16-20February 16 - 20, 2027
Feb. 16-20 (Tues-Sat) 4-day We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Feb. 16-24 (Tues-Wed) 8-day Feb. 20-24 (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…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Feb. 20-24February 20 - 24, 2027
Feb. 20-24 (Sat-Wed) 4-day We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Feb. 16-24 (Tues-Wed) 8-day Feb. 16-20 (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 devotions outside…
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) March 16-24March 16 - 24, 2027
Mar 16-24 (Tues-Wed) 8-day We are also offering 4-day retreats: Mar 16-19 (Tues-Fri) 4-day Spring Break (Student discount available) Mar 21-25 (Sun-Thurs) 4-day Holy Week College Students choose Student Room during registration for 20% off. 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…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day March 16-19March 16 - 19, 2027
Mar 16-19 (Tues-Fri) 4-day Spring Break (Student discount available) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Mar 16-24 (Tues-Wed) 8-day Mar 21-25 (Sun-Thurs) 4-day Holy Week College Students choose Student Room during registration for 20% off. 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.…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day March 21-24/25March 21 - 25, 2027
Mar 21-24 (Sun-Wed) 3-day Holy Week Mar 21-25 (Sun-Thurs) 4-day Holy Week We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Mar 16-24 (Tues-Wed) 8-day Mar 16-19 (Tues-Fri) 4-day 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…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Apr 27-May 1April 27 - May 1, 2027
Apr 27-May 1 (Tues-Sat) 4-day We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Apr 27-May 5 (Tues-Wed) 8-day May 1-5 (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: 8-Day (& 4 Days) May 13-21May 13 - 21, 2027
May 13-21 (Thurs-Fri) 8-day We are also offering 4-day retreats: May 13-17 (Thurs-Mon) 4-day May 17-21 (Mon-Fri) 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 Exposition, and…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day May 13-17May 13 - 17, 2027
May 17-21 (Mon-Fri) 4-day We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: May 13-21 (Thurs-Fri) 8-day May 13-17 (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 May 17-21May 17 - 21, 2027
May 17-21 (Mon-Fri) 4-day We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: May 13-21 (Thurs-Fri) 8-day May 13-17 (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…