Sr. Suzanne Thibault, C.A., resident retreat director at Bethany,  has lived at Bethany Retreat Center since it was established. She has been directing retreats for all ages since 1987. Using education, process activities and reflection techniques, Sr. Suzanne has the ability to bring the faith journey alive and make it relevant to today. The deep heritage of the labyrinth tradition took root in her spirituality when the labyrinth was built at Bethany Retreat Center in the early 1990s. 

Sr. Ruth Ann Madera, C.A. is a Spiritual Director and Retreat Director.  She provides spiritual direction on an ongoing basis as well as spiritual companioning/direction during retreats at Bethany Retreat Center.  Sr. Ruth Ann has her degree in Religious Studies from St. Francis University. She is also a graduate of Shalem’s Spiritual Guidance