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
Spiritual Direction InterestOpen Dates
Is this all there is? What does it all mean? How do I draw closer to God? Individuals who are trying to make sense of a life experience or yearn for a deeper relationship with God may seek the assistance of a spiritual director. The work of the spiritual director…
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 individuals who wish to stay at Cranaleith for a personal retreat of 1-5 nights. Retreat time at Cranaleith is an invitation to solitude, silence, and prayer. You may choose to spend this time with Scripture or a spiritual book, to…
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…
Toll the Bell DayJune 5, 2026
Join us as we “Toll the Bell”–A Call for Peace and Remembrance We invite you to stand with us on Friday, June 5th as part of Penn Live Arts annual Toll the Bell, a city-wide sound installation honoring the memories of those lost to gun violence and raising awareness of…