Presenters

Rabbi Sara Blumenthal is the assistant rabbi of Congregation Agudath Israel in Caldwell. Rabbi Blumenthal received rabbinic ordination and a Masters in Jewish Education from Hebrew College in Newton, Massachusetts. She holds a BA in Psychology and Hebrew and Jewish Cultural Studies from the University of Michigan. As a rabbinic intern, Rabbi Blumenthal served congregations in Massachusetts, Maine, and Connecticut. She has participated in interreligious spiritual direction and clinical pastoral education cohorts, delighting in the opportunity to learn and build connections across faith traditions.

Anita Constance, SC, is a certified spiritual director and graduate of the An Croi’ Spiritual Guidance Program, receiving a diploma in Spiritual Guidance from the Jesuit Milltown Institute in Ireland. She is the author of several books, and is experienced in giving retreats and workshops. Sister Anita received a M.S. from Fordham University where she focused on spiritual and pastoral counseling. Healing Touch, bereavement counseling, and spiritual direction are among her ministries.

Antonia Cooper, OSF, is a Franciscan Sister from North Plainfield, NJ. She became an Accredited Teacher of T’ai Chi Chih during a Sabbatical year in Minnesota and has been teaching nationally and internationally, enabling students to reunite mind, body, and spirit. She serves on her Congregational General Leadership Team centered near Wurzburg, Germany.

Patricia Crowley, OP, MCS is a Caldwell Dominican, presently directing the LUMEN Center. She has worked in education as an administrator, as well as an elementary and secondary teacher. Sister Pat worked for twelve years as a staff member for RENEW International. She holds a Masters in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska.

Kathleen Detlet, D.Min., is a certified spiritual director and graduate of the An Croi’ Spiritual Guidance Program. Kathy has taught on all levels of education and now enjoys offering retreats, days of prayer, and journeying with others as a spiritual guide. She holds a Masters in Liberal Studies from Wesleyan University, a Masters in Counseling from Seton Hall University and a Doctorate in Ministry from Drew University. Dr. Detlet is Co-Director of the LUMEN Center and is on the Sacred Thread Ministries Retreat Team.

Ginger Grancagnolo, Ed.D., OPA, is a Caldwell Dominican Associate. She is a lecturer, author and private counselor. Thirty years experience in the fields of education, psychology, and theology have earned her many degrees, including a Doctorate in Christian Ministry. Dr. Ginger has a sound practical approach in helping others toward self-assertion. She has created many healing CD workshops and is the author of Who Would I Be If I Weren’t So Afraid?, The Mother Principle, and The Father Principle. Her most recent book is How to Find Your Joy in a Crazy, Upside-Down World. Dr. Ginger is an Adjunct Professor at Bloomfield College in the Department of Education.

Jack Kakolewski, Ed.S., LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist in Ridgewood, NJ with a specialty in marriage and relational therapy. For over 35 years, he has worked with individuals and couples in assisting them to live healthier lives and to experience more satisfying and meaningful relationships. Jack’s educational experience includes studies at Seton Hall University, Catholic University and Iona College with post-graduate degrees in counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy and theological and scriptural studies. He is currently on the faculty of The Center for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy of New Jersey, as well as a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. Jack is a clinical member of the Relational Life Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, and the DRI Alliance for Marriage and Divorce Professionals. Jack and his wife, Mary Beth, now live in Allendale, New Jersey after raising their family of five children in Ridgewood. Their current joy is their seven grandchildren, a very special gift that they cherish each day.

Brother Mickey McGrath, OSFS, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, lives and works in Camden, NJ. He is an award winning artist, author, and speaker whose work celebrates the deep connections between art, beauty, and religious faith.

Father Anthony J. Randazzo is the happy Pastor of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, NJ. He loves being a 'Disciple of Christ' in the 21st Century.

Paul D. Sansone has studied Scripture at the Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. He is very active and committed to Adult Education especially in the area of faith formation. Paul is a frequent presenter at the LUMEN Center.