The Core Circle is responsible for seeing that the mission and vision of Centering Space is carried out through a variety of programs and activities. Core Circle members are:

Jeannette Kearns, OSU

Jeannette, an Ursuline Sister of Cleveland, has a degree in Education and Masters in Special Education and Religious Studies with a minor in Counseling and Family Systems. She has done extensive postgraduate study in pastoral counseling, theology, spirituality and ministry. Jeannette is a Certified Pastoral Minister, Certified Spiritual Director and Reiki practitioner. Forty-five years of shared community life, background as a teacher, school principal, religious education supervisor for the Diocese and special education teacher has led her to deeper exploration of the spiritual journey. Study of Native American Spirituality and Celtic Spirituality have enriched her work as a pastoral minister, retreat director and spiritual director. These diverse experiences give excitement and inspiration to her ministry. Jeannette’s sincerity, love of people, dynamic storytelling and passion for all of life blend with a deep personal spirituality and touches all those with whom she shares a faith journey.

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Mary Ann Andrews, CSA

In her years as a Sister of Charity of St. Augustine (CSA), Mary Ann has been a dietitian in hospitals sponsored by CSA and Director of Formation for new members. She was elected to several terms on the Congregational leadership team and serves on various Boards of Directors within the CSA Health System. Mary Ann’s degree in Canon Law is from Catholic University of America. For over 25 years she ministered in the Cleveland Diocesan Tribunal as a judge for marriage annulments, assisting those dealing with the reality and pain of a broken marital relationship and fostering the deeper self understanding and new beginnings that spring from change. Her background In spiritual discernment is based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. In the reflective and prayerful setting of Centering Space, Mary Ann looks forward to walking with others on the path of discerning the call of the Spirit in their lives.

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Peggy Gerovac

Peggy currently ministers with Catholic Charities Parish and Community Ministry in the Cleveland Diocese in faith formation and adult education. In her years as a pastoral minister at St. Augustine Church in the Tremont area of Cleveland she grew in her love of all God’s people. Through ministry to the disabled, adult faith formation and catechesis, pastoral care and counseling and liturgy planning she has served in a multitude of situations. Peggy received a Master of Arts in Ministry in 2001 from Ursuline College including special training in pastoral counseling. Her early ministry varied from music to Stephen Ministry to retreats and parish council. Peggy ended a fifteen year banking career before beginning her call to a more active role in the spiritual life of our world. Discernment as a way of living has been a personal quest that she loves to share. She finds Centering Space a loving place to invite others to listen to God’s direction in their lives. Peggy’s husband, Doug, has two adult children, Matt and Aimee.

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Mary Jean Eucker, CSA

The deepest desire of Mary Jean’s heart is to share the love of God with others. She has tried to realize this dream during her 45 years of ministry as a Sister of Charity of St. Augustine. Sharing faith stories as a teacher and pastoral minister in the Cleveland Diocese has deepened her reverence for the living action of the Holy Spirit. Mary Jean has a Masters degree in Education with a double major in Counseling and Theology. Along with postgraduate studies in spirituality and certification in spiritual direction, she brings to her ministry experience in areas of sacraments, scripture, and pastoral counseling. Participation with her community’s Vocation and Formation teams enriched her skills in discernment. Her prayer life reflects elements of charismatic and contemplative prayer. Faithful response to God’s continuing call has led Mary Jean to Centering Space and the ministry of spiritual direction. She describes herself as a “journeyer” who is grateful to companion others along the way.

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Carol Kandiko, CSA

Carol began ministry as a Sister of Charity of St. Augustine teaching high school science and math. She continued in religious education within several parishes in the Cleveland Diocese as coordinator of religious education and pastoral minister. Her natural desire to share God’s gifts led her to facilitate days of prayer and retreats for many years before officially receiving a Masters degree in Spirituality from Aquinas Institute of Theology. She has served as program coordinator at Crown Point Ecology Center, with the leadership team of her community and on the staff of CREA: Center for Reflection, Education and Action in Hartford, CT. To all that she does Carol brings a sense of wonder, openness to Mystery, delight in diversity, respect for Earth and all creation, and an attentive heart. Other interests include Dances of Universal Peace and designing cards for the benefit of Centering Space.

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