Bernadette Dean, CSJ

Bernadette Dean, CSJ is on staff at Transformations Spirituality Center. Sr. Bernie has served as an educator, teaching High School Theology, a Formation and Vocation Team Member, as well as Novice Director for the common Sister of St. Joseph Novitiate Program. Grounded in the belief that God desires a relationship with us, she views Spiritual Direction as offering the space where a person may reflect upon and share about their relationship with God, how they hear God’s call as it felt in life experiences and prayer, and discover their personal response to God’s Love.
She has companioned people both in Spiritual Direction and in Personal and Group Retreats for the past 13 years. Her educational background includes Certificates in Spiritual Direction from Dominican Consultation Center and from the Sisters of St. Joseph, Art of Spiritual Direction Program in Orange, California. Additionally, she has earned a Bachelor Degree in Religious Studies from Siena Heights College, a Master degree in Pastoral Ministry from Marygrove College.
She has companioned people both in Spiritual Direction and in Personal and Group Retreats for the past 13 years. Her educational background includes Certificates in Spiritual Direction from Dominican Consultation Center and from the Sisters of St. Joseph, Art of Spiritual Direction Program in Orange, California. Additionally, she has earned a Bachelor Degree in Religious Studies from Siena Heights College, a Master degree in Pastoral Ministry from Marygrove College.