Edna Ramos

Nació en San Juan, PR y fue criada en una familia católica. Estudió un bachillerato en relaciones laborales en la Universidad de Puerto Rico y trabajó en Recursos Humanos por muchos años. Llegó a Texas en 1998 con su esposo, donde han visto nacer y crecer a sus dos hijos. Se unieron a Santa Ana en 2008. Edna trabajó como voluntaria compartiendo su amor por Jesús en dos parroquias por un total de 14 años mientras tomaba clases de formación religiosa para catequistas y recibió su credencial de Catequista Certificada de la Diócesis de Dallas. Edna se formó en nuestro ministerio participando de las clases y los retiros de oración ignacianos ofrecidos por la Escuela de Espiritualidad de nuestra parroquia. Fue a través de este ministerio de Santa Ana que Edna encontró a Jesús de una manera personal y luego se sintió llamada al ministerio de Dirección Espiritual. Ella ama ayudar a otros a encontrar una relación profunda y personal con Dios. Edna se graduó en el 2021 de la Escuela de Dirección Espiritual del Cenáculo de Nuestra Señora de la Divina Providencia en Florida (nombre original en inglés). Es bilingüe, habla inglés y español.

Geny Barajas

Geny, originaria de México, creció en el seno de una familia católica, donde desde pequeña fue formando su fe y en su juventud comenzó a caminar a un encuentro más profundo con Cristo participando en grupos misioneros en su país. Emigró a los Estados Unidos en el 2005 y desde entonces es parte activa de la Parroquia de Santa Ana en Coppell, Texas, donde comenzó un profundo camino de crecimiento espiritual.

Es esposa y madre de tres hijos, y junto a su esposo —diácono permanente desde 2018— forma un matrimonio al servicio de la Iglesia.

Con estudios en Contaduría Pública y una maestría en Acompañamiento Espiritual por la Universidad Anáhuac e Instituto Juan Pablo II, Geny ha profundizado su formación con diplomados y certificaciones en espiritualidad y teología del cuerpo de la Universidad de Dallas. Actualmente acompaña a matrimonios candidatos al diaconado en la Diócesis de Dallas y ofrece dirección espiritual en su parroquia.

Le apasiona acompañar a jóvenes y adultos hacia una vida más íntima con Cristo, inspirada por las enseñanzas de San Juan Pablo II y San Ignacio de Loyola. Es bilingüe, habla ingles español).

Isela Castro

En respuesta al llamado de Dios, reflejado en Juan 21:18-19, Isela profundizó su formación espiritual estudiando en el Centro Carmelita de Dallas y uniéndose a la Orden Seglar durante dos años. Tras participar en los Ejercicios Espirituales de San Ignacio, clases de espiritualidad y retiros de oración ignacianos, sintió el llamado al ministerio de la Dirección Espiritual. Actualmente cursa el tercer año en la Escuela de Dirección Espiritual de El Cenáculo de Nuestra Señora de la Divina Providencia (nombre en inglés) en Houston, Texas, y se graduará con la clase del 2026. Además, le apasiona fomentar una cultura de Vida y difundir el mensaje de la Divina Misericordia. Es bilingüe, habla inglés y español.

Barbara Sanders

Barbara became a Catholic at the age of 18. She married Rex in 1970 and they have 4 children and 20 grandchildren. She had a second conversion at the age of 30 and began studying Catholic Spirituality at the Carmelite Monastery in Dallas where she helped start the Ecumenical Program in Catholic Spirituality. She later attended Our Lady of Divine Providence in Florida where she was trained in Ignatian Spirituality. Eventually the School of Spirituality was formed at St. Ann’s and we now have 7 directors! Barbara has been a member at St. Ann’s for 30 years. She is a Marian Servant and a trustee emeritus of Franciscan University. She has been also trained in healing ministries: Dr. Francis MacNutt, Unbound, and Encounter Ministry.

Roberta Ward

A lifelong Catholic, Roberta has served in various parish ministries. Over twenty-five years ago she had a conversion experience on retreat which led to a desire to experience the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Soon afterwards she received and discerned a call to become a Spiritual Director. Her training was at the Cenacle of Our Lady of Divine Providence in Clearwater, FL.

An Ignatian spiritual director, Roberta meets with individuals for spiritual direction, co-facilitates Ignatian retreats, accompanies others through Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, and has served at directed retreats at Monserrat. She also serves on the Board of Managers of the Ignatian Spirituality Institute. 

A graduate of LSU and retired from American Airlines. Roberta and her husband, Greg, have been members of St. Ann Parish for over 30 years, have two adult children, and enjoy the gift of time with their four grandsons.

Joy Parsons

Born into a Catholic family, Joy attended both Catholic and public schools, through university. She raised two daughters as a single mom and worked 35 years in the mortgage and banking industry. She was drawn to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius at St. Ann, which led her to training at the Ignatian Spirituality Institute and then at The Cenacle of Our Lady of Divine Providence School of Spiritual Direction. She graduated in June of 2018.

Sue Webb

Sue is a cradle Catholic and grew up going to Catholic school in Pennsylvania. She graduated from the university of Pittsburgh and had a career in Dental hygiene for over 40 years and seven states.

She has been happily married for 42 years to Terry, and they have two sons, a “daughter in love” and two beautiful grandchildren. Sue has been involved in religious education for fifteen years while her sons were growing up. She has also been involved in numerous ministries at the parish. She was drawn spiritually to St. Ignatius and the exercises discerning God’s call and graduated from Monserrat ISI program. She then went on to the Cenacle Our Lady of Divine Providence and is now a Spiritual Director. She has a deep love for the Eucharist and her mission is to walk with others helping them to grow in love and relationship with Jesus.

Tina Beier

Tina was born and raised Catholic in northern Wisconsin. Since joining St. Ann in 2012, Tina has been active in several different ministries and is a member of the Parish Financial Council. She attended an Ignatian Prayer retreat at the parish that ignited a desire to draw closer to Jesus. After completing the Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life, Tina attended the Ignatian Spirituality Institute’s Spiritual Companioning program at Montserrat. She currently meets with people in ongoing spiritual direction, co-facilitates Ignatian retreats at St. Ann, and accompanies others through the Spiritual Excercises.

Beth Sargent

Beth is a cradle Catholic who was raised in North Dallas, graduated from St. Monica, Ursuline Academy and Alvernia University in Pennsylvania. She has a Masters in Theology from St. Mary's University, San Antonio. She taught elementary school fro 37 years. Beth also published an early literacy mentoring program. She was married to Bob for 35 years who passed on in 2018. After becoming a member of St. Ann's in 2019, Beth participated in an Ignatian retreat for everyday life and attended a class given by Barbara Sanders. Her heart was stirred, asking if she would be her spiritual director. After discerning, Beth was accepted to the Cenacle of Divine Providence School of Spiritual Direction. Beth is involved in the Ministry of Consolation and the St. Paula Patrons' Ministry. She is a weekday sacristan and when needed Eucharistic minister at those Masses and the funeral Masses. Beth completed her spiritual direction studies at the Cenacle of Divine Providence in Florida, October 2024.