CPD Skills for Spiritual Directors: Getting the most from supervision

Originally an engineering technician, Ruth Holgate went on to study Theology at Heythrop College, London. She holds Master’s degrees in Theology, Psychology and Religion, and Pastoral Supervision. She has spent thirty years working with the Jesuits in their Spirituality centres, giving retreats and training spiritual directors and supervisors (in the UK and overseas), as well as holding positions of leadership. After three years in London working with the Jesuit Young Adult Ministry and London Jesuit Centre, Ruth returned to St Beuno’s Jesuit Spirituality Centre as its Director in 2021. ‘I really appreciate the opportunities St Beuno’s offers people to encounter God on retreat and during training courses. The combination of the riches of Ignatian Spirituality and the beautiful setting of the house make it a wonderful place to deepen one’s relationship with God in order to go back into life and work renewed and re-energised to live the Gospel.’