About

MaryAnne Davey (she/her) has over 18 years of experience in Catholic higher education with a focus in mission and ministry work.  She holds a certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Spiritual Direction Internship Initiative (SDII) through the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston and currently serves as an instructor in the practice of Spiritual Direction through the SDII Program.  While in higher education, MaryAnne served as a departmental leader and manager.  She orchestrated interfaith women’s spirituality programs, advanced both LGBTQIA+ rights and institutional antiracism accountability efforts.  MaryAnne has worked extensively with educating students on the intersection of service, faith and justice.  Her primary expertise lies in organizing both domestic and international service immersion programs.  MaryAnne completed a year of service through the Holy Cross Associates Program in South Bend, Indiana, living in community and serving people who were homeless.  MaryAnne received a Master of Arts Degree in Spiritual and Pastoral Care from Loyola University Maryland and her training is steeped in Ignatian spirituality.  She completed the 30 Day Spiritual Exercises Retreat and facilitates spiritual programs and retreats at Eastern Point Retreat House in Gloucester, Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center in Westfield and College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA.  She serves on the board of Our Daily Bread Food & Resource Center in Taunton, MA.  MaryAnne has a deep understanding and appreciation for integrated wellness through the lens of Ignatian spirituality and is both a trained reiki master and a ModiYoga instructor.  Founder and CEO of Body & Soul Ministries, MaryAnne seeks to offer healing and grace to spiritual seekers.