Mother Boniface Spirituality Center welcomes groups and individuals of all faiths to our spacious and fully equipped facility and grounds located in Northeast Philadelphia. We offer a variety of retreats, speakers and programming in addition to hosting groups for retreats, meetings, and times of renewal.
Staff Contact Information
Sr. Geraldine Whalen is a MSBT originally from New Jersey. Sister has guided the center for the past nine years after assignments in Alabama, etc. Sr Gerry continues to work with the lay staff at the Spirituality Center to incorporate the charism in our daily work. She plans and offers retreat programs and uses her creative gifts to make the center beautiful. Sr. Gerry is also available to meet with people for Spiritual Direction. She can be reached at 267.350.1830
Sr. Sara Butler is currently on the staff of the Mother Boniface Spirituality Center in Philadelphia. She can be reached at 267-350-1833
Joanne Nesbitt has been a lay employee of the MSBT for over twenty years in various roles and is the administrative assistant for the Center. Joanne serves as the Retreat Coordinator organizing the event logistics and handling contracts, payments and invoicing. Joanne and her family live in NE Philadelphia. Joanne can be reached at 267.350.1831 or joanne@msbt.org.
Laura Endara-Mantilla, MA, Director of Hispanic Ministry, was born in Colombia and raised in Ecuador before moving to the United States. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Marketing from Wharton School University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s Degree in Theology from Boston College. She has been working with the Hispanic community for over 10 years, and she teaches Theology for the Hispanic Ministry at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. She directs retreats, provides talks, offers Bible Studies, facilitates youth, young adult, & family events, and leads mornings reflections. She has been married for over 30 years and has four children and three grandchildren.
Amy Raimondi joined the MBSC staff in April of 2018 with prior experiences in Parish and Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Amy works with parishes and groups to coordinate youth programs and opportunities both at the parishes and the retreat center. With vibrant young adults in the Northeast, Amy develops programs and retreats planned within the local community and at the retreat center. To reach Amy, please call her at 267.872.6434 or email at araimondi@msbt.org.
Edel Finnegan joined the Mother Boniface Spirituality Center is June of 2019 as Director, after serving in leadership and direct service roles at non-profits in Philadelphia and Northern Virginia. With over twenty years of experience in non-profit management, marketing and fundraising, Edel looks forward to working with the staff and Sisters to advance the mission of the Mother Boniface Spirituality Center as we spread the knowledge and love of Jesus through our programs, partnerships with faith-based non-profits and community groups. Edel can be reached at efinnegan@msbt.org or via phone at 215-335-7540.
