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) Dec. 15-22
December 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. 15-18
December 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. 19-22
December 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 Jan 19-23
January 19 - 23, 2026

Jan 19-23 (Mon-Fri) 4-day We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Jan 15-23 (Thurs-Fri) 8-day with Fr. Coulter Jan 15-19 (Thurs-Mon) 4-day (also with Sarina Stokes) 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…

Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Feb. 23-27
February 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 29-Apr 2 Holy Week
March 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) May 15-22
May 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 15-19
May 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 19-22
May 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…