Christine Jurisich

Christine Jurisich is the foundress of Retreat, Reflect Renew ministry. She is an author, retreat facilitator, and Mercy Associate, which is a commitment to living the Sisters of Mercy values of prayer, service, and community. Christine holds a graduate certificate in Mercy Spirituality. She is passionate about spreading the word on how to lead a more balanced, discerning and prayerful life in the middle of the joys and challenges of a loud and complicated world.

Her work in retreat ministry began fifteen years ago with the personal and spiritual growth ministry, Ministry of Mothers Sharing. The Sisters of St. Benedict at St. Paul's Monastery in Minnesota sponsored the ministry at the time and mentored her for over ten years. As part of the ministry’s national leadership team she was a leadership and facilitator trainer and writer and co-created and co-developed a successful national retreat series that empowers people to facilitate retreats in their own communities. Prior to working in ministry, she was a tv reporter and anchor for ten years.