Fr. Christopher Barak
Ordained a priest in 1987 for the diocese of Lincoln, Fr. Barak is chaplain of the Carmel of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph near Valparaiso, Nebraska.
Father Barak was raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and attended St. Albert High School there. He attended Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan., and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln before enrolling at St. Charles Seminary in Philadelphia.
In his ministry, he served as an assistant pastor at St. Wenceslaus Church in Wahoo and Blessed Sacrament in Lincoln. He also taught at Pius X and Bishop Neumann high schools. He pursued post-graduate studies in Rome before being named pastor of St. Francis Parish in rural David City; he also taught at Aquinas High School. In 1993 Father Barak was named pastor of St. Leo Parish in Palmyra, St. Martin Parish in Douglas and St. Michael Parish in Cheney. He has also served as administrator of parishes in Aurora and Giltner
Fr Barak had served the Diocese of Lincoln as assistant director of the Family Life Office and director of religious education, he also helps with the Masses with Prayers for Healing ministry.
Events with Fr. Christopher Barak
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: 4-Day Jan. 1-4January 1 - 4, 2027
Jan. 1-4 – 4-day (Fri-Tues) We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Dec. 28-Jan 4 – 8-day (Mon-Tues) Dec. 28-Jan. 1 – 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…
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 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: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Apr 27-May 5April 27 - May 5, 2027
Apr 27-May 5 (Tues-Wed) 8-day We are also offering 4-day retreats: Apr 27-May 1 (Tues-Sat) 4-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 devotions outside of Mass and…
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: 4-Day May 1-5May 1 - 5, 2027
May 1-5 (Sat-Wed) 4-day We are also offering other options of 4-day and 8-day retreats: Apr 27-May 5 (Tues-Wed) 8-day Apr 27-May 1 (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…