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I am Joan Dobard, a Catholic lay person living in Alexandria, LA.\u00a0 I’m married and have 2 adult children and a daughter in law. I am a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, where I have volunteered or served in various ministries over the years.\u00a0 I enjoy nature, reading, and music.<\/p>\n

As a speech-language pathologist, I have walked with many individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds through difficult circumstances, challenging obstacles, and celebrations of achievements.\u00a0 The Holy Spirit has utilized these experiences, combined with a lifetime of active compassionate listening and the many changing seasons and events of life to enrich my perspective as I accompany others on their spiritual journey.<\/p>\n

Years ago, I experienced a personal faith crisis and began a search for answers. Christ met me where I was and my life was changed.\u00a0 I began spiritual direction with a priest and began voraciously learning about the faith and growing in my interior life. \u00a0Years later, while looking for a new spiritual director, I was invited to consider the internship. I completed the prerequisites and was accepted into and trained by the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center of New Orleans, LA.\u00a0\u00a0 I feel blessed to participate in this ministry.\u00a0 I am happiest when I am accompanying someone in a monthly session or on retreat.<\/p>\n

I can meet with individuals in person or virtually by Zoom. \u00a0I can be reached at jdobard@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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