Margie Winters loves to accompany others on their spiritual journeys, finding joy in helping others see God’s presence and Mercy in their lives. She brings with her experience in pastoral ministry, faith formation of adults and children, campus ministry, music ministry and spiritual direction. For many years, Margie taught in Mercy elementary and secondary education, inviting students and teachers to experience God in themselves and one another and with those on the margins. Her own journey was touched deeply by her time as a lay missionary serving the community of San Antonio de Padua in the Dominican Republic and by her work at Project HOME where the stories of those experiencing homelessness deepened her compassion and taught her the power of creating communal spaces of mercy and love. At Cranaleith, Margie will serve as Director of Programs, facilitating retreats, working with community partners and offering spiritual accompaniment. She is overjoyed to return home to Mercy!
Margie holds a Masters in Divinity from Weston Jesuit School of Theology, a certificate in spiritual direction from Cranaleith Spiritual Center, and degrees in nursing and English.
Events with Margie Winters
Solitude Day (self-catered)Open Dates
This registration is for a single onsite day retreat at Cranaleith. You will have access to a private room as well as the beautiful grounds of Cranaleith. The retreatant remains in solitude and chooses what to do/reflect on during the retreat time. You may wish to focus on Scripture or…
Individual Directed Retreat (self-catered)Flexible Dates
A limited number of spaces are available each week for those interested in coming onto our campus for 1-5 days/nights. Staff and retreatants will follow local and CDC guidelines. Retreat is a time for solitude, silence and prayer. You may wish to focus on Scripture or a spiritual book; you…
Honoring LGBTQ+ Voices: A Listening SessionJuly 16, 2025
Some unusual things are converging in Philadelphia and they are leading us to invite you to a special listening session for LGBTQ+ persons and those who love them. First, Pope Francis led the Church into a new way of being that is based on listening to the Holy Spirit in…
Building Bridges: A Listening Session for Disaffected Catholics (online)July 23, 2025
Did you used to be Catholic? There are many reasons why people who were raised Catholic have left or been pushed out. Maybe your decision was painful or dramatic. Maybe you just drifted away in search of something more engaging or relevant. Maybe the abuse scandal was just too much. …
Overnight, Silent, Directed RetreatAugust 8 - 9, 2025
Often life is so full, we cannot hear God. Or maybe we are busy, busy, busy and our spirits need some Sabbath rest. What might happen if you took twenty-four hours to enter into the quiet and stillness with God? Allow yourself the opportunity for spiritual renewal. The retreat begins…
Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat December 19-20December 19 - 20, 2025
Often life is so full, we cannot hear God. Or maybe we are busy, busy, busy and our spirits need some Sabbath rest. What might happen if you took twenty-four hours to enter into the quiet and stillness with God? Allow yourself the opportunity for spiritual renewal. The retreat begins…
Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat February 27,-28, 2026February 27 - 28, 2026
Often life is so full, we cannot hear God. Or maybe we are busy, busy, busy and our spirits need some Sabbath rest. What might happen if you took twenty-four hours to enter into the quiet and stillness with God? Allow yourself the opportunity for spiritual renewal. The retreat begins…
Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat June 5-6June 5 - 6, 2026
Often life is so full, we cannot hear God. Or maybe we are busy, busy, busy and our spirits need some Sabbath rest. What might happen if you took twenty-four hours to enter into the quiet and stillness with God? Allow yourself the opportunity for spiritual renewal. The retreat begins…