Staff

Jamie Streett Baker has a background in social work with a BSW and a Master’s degree. She holds a certificate in spiritual direction from the Benedictine Peace Center in Yankton, South Dakota. Jamie feels the invitation of spiritual direction is to: “Be still and know that I am God.” By meeting with a spiritual director regularly, we become more aware of God’s presence and action in our lives. She has found spiritual direction can produce better life balance — in body, mind and spirit. Jamie also loves creating community through small groups for healing and growth. A few of her favorite topics include Conscious Aging, Self-Compassion and Celtic studies.

Fr. Timothy Armbruster joined our staff in August 2024. He is a Precious Blood priest whose ministry has focused on parish work and retreats for youth and young adults. He holds a Master’s of Divinity Degree from Catholic Theological Union and describes himself as “a clown at heart.” Fr. Timothy incorporates clown ministry into his work to open our hearts, to seek laughter and happiness, and to see the world around us a bit differently. “In the stuffiness of life, we need God’s humor to see things anew,” he says.

Lucia Ferrara, the Director of Hospitality, is your first contact for scheduling an event at the Renewal Center and arranging visits. Call or email her if you need more information about the Renewal Center.

Lucia hosts scripture studies for women and retreats for women and families. She is the lead organizer of the Renewal Center’s Parent Cafes, Tables for Two and Matthew 23 Dinners. She writes a monthly column called Family Matters and produces the video series Cooking & Spirituality.

Fr. Garry Richmeier, a Precious Blood priest and spiritual director, holds a Master’s of Divinity Degree from St John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, and a Master’s of Counseling Psychology degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist. Fr. Garry believes that “each person is created in the image and likeness of God” and “is animated by the Divine breath or spirit.” He says, “The spiritual journey is simply coming to awareness of this fact, which enables us to let the Divine Life and Love show forth in our lives.”

Watch Fr. Garry’s video series offering reflections on spirituality and mental health here: Assembling God’s Puzzle.

Fr. Ron Will, a Precious Blood priest and spiritual director, is a graduate of Catholic Theological Union and Creighton University’s School of Christian Spirituality. He has a special interest in helping form intentional disciples of Jesus, encouraging others to go spiritually deep-sea diving to explore a deeper relationship with God, and walking with people as they dive into the ocean of God’s mystery actually experiencing God rather than simply dipping one’s toe into the water.

Fr. Ron has produced a number of video reflections on topics like The Eucharistic Prayers, Encounters of the 4^th Kind and Living in the Season of the Holy Spirit.

Dennis Coday manages communication and outreach for Precious Blood Renewal Center.  He maintains the Renewal Center’s website and email newsletters.

Dennis has also helped facilitate study groups on Thomas Merton, racism and spirituality.