Matt Simmons
Matt and his wife Demetra have four beautiful children and are Catholics in good standing in the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska. With over twenty years experience personally and spiritually guiding others, Matt have worked with addicts, business leaders, clergy, house wives, and those simply searching for peace and intimacy with Jesus. He feels called to serve those who have suffered abuse and trauma. A former FOCUS missionary, Matt was the director of the Office of Spiritual Formation and the Office of Evangelization for the Diocese of Lincoln.
Matt offers Spiritual Direction, Inner Healing, Deliverance Ministry, and Ignatian Retreats
Events with Matt Simmons
Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) May 15-22May 15 - 22, 2026
May 15-22 – 8-day (Fri-Fri) We are also offering 4-day retreats: May 15-19 (Fri-Tues) 4-day May 19-22 (Tues-Fri) 3-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,…
Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day May 15-19May 15 - 19, 2026
May 15-19 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: May 15-22 (Fri-Fri) 8-day May 19-22 (Tues-Fri) 3-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: 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…
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: 4-Day July 5-9July 5 - 9, 2026
July 5-9 (4-day) Sun-Thurs We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: July 1-9 (8-day) Wed-Thurs July 1-5 (4-day) Wed-Sun 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…
July 12 - 17, 2026
Diocese of Wichita – Retreat for Priests July 12-17 with Matt Simmons Cost includes single room with private bath, meals and snacks, conferences and spiritual direction, confession and adoration. Please note, if not paid in advance, the total amount is DUE UPON ARRIVAL via check or cash. If not received upon arrival an additional amount of $20 will be charged to cover the cost of invoicing your institution and collection. View or download: 2026 Schedule for Wichita Priests Summer Retreat Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House offers a sanctuary of prayer and recollection on a spacious acreage near Waverly.…
