Spiritual Direction Services by Jeff & Ann Cook

Ann is a Certified Professional Spiritual Director and a Certified Charism Discernment Trainer, specializing in vocational discernment. Deacon Jeff serves at St. Richard Catholic Church in Jackson, Mississippi. Together, Ann and Deacon Jeff participate in various Catholic retreats and events throughout the year as requested.

Since 2000, we have been dedicated volunteers in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi. Prior to this, we spent 6 years serving in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin, Texas.  

Since January 2004, Deacon Jeff and Ann have facilitated the Search for Christian Maturity Retreats within the Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi. This retreat, similar to Cursillo, is specifically designed for juniors and seniors in high school and focuses on vocational discernment and living in holy community as a part of a peer-led experience. 

In addition, Deacon Jeff and Ann have contributed to various programs including Confirmation, Marriage Preparation, LifeTeen, Youth Ministry, Youth Retreats, and Small Faith Groups. Their involvement also extends to the Knights of Columbus, ChristLife, Fund Raising, Habitat for Humanity, and the local Stewpot, where they serve as spiritual directors to guide participants in their faith journey.  

Both Deacon Jeff and Ann Cook are natives of Mississippi. Ann works as a Registered Nurse in Pediatrics at Madison Ridgeland Children's Clinic, while Deacon Jeff is a Device Planning Engineer at C Spire in Ridgeland, Mississippi.