About the Retreat Team

Mariette and Kristoph Franz Dobrowolski are trained Lay Catholic Theologians, Teachers, Franciscans, and Musicians. The following is a list of credentials for retreat work and ministry:

Mariette Dobrowolski

Degrees

• Bachelor of Arts in English and Literature
• Bachelor of Education
• Master of Arts in Theology - Systematics and Moral Theology (Studies in Israel)
• Ph.D. in Ministry
• Registered Psychotherapist R.I.H.R.
• Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Professionals

Experience and Formation

• Foundress and Director of Sanctum Retreat since 2004
• 8 years of Full-time Retreat Ministry at Mount St. Francis Retreat
  Including: Preaching, Counselling, Spiritual Direction, Music, Missions
• 6 years of classroom experience in junior and senior high
• Former Volunteer Diocesan Youth Coordinator (St. Boniface Diocese, MB)
• Member of the Secular Franciscan Order (sfo)
• Author of guided meditation recordings for Christian prayer and 12 step groups

Kristoph Franz Dobrowolski

Degrees

• Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies - Comparative Religions
• Bachelor of Education
• Master of Arts in Theology - Spirituality and Scripture (Studies in Israel)
• Ph.D. in Spirituality
• Registered Psychotherapist R.I.H.R.
• Canadian Examining Board of Health Care Professionals

Experience and Formation

• Founder and Director of Sanctum Retreat since 2004
• Have sold over 40, 000 records
• Former Department Head of Religious Studies at St. Mary's in Calgary, Alberta
• Six Years of Full-time Retreat Ministry at Mount St. Francis Retreat
  including: Preaching, Counselling, Spiritual direction, Music, Missions
• Member of the Secular Franciscan Order (sfo)

For more information about Mariette and Kristoph Franz Dobrowolski visit their Web-site at www.sandalsong.com.