Meet Our Director

Rev. David B. Rosenberg
Biography

Rev. Fr. David Rosenberg received his Bachelor’s degree in Theology from Siena Heights University and was awarded his Masters of Divinity from Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, MA. While attending Pope Saint John he completed additional graduate course work in Systematic Spiritual Theology and Spiritual Direction. He formerly served as Director and Chaplain of St Francis Retreat Center in Dewitt Michigan, pastor of the Catholic Community of St Mary and St Ann in Charlotte, Michigan, Chaplain of the Diocese of Lansing Cursillo Movement, and associate pastor of St. Andrew Parish in Saline, Michigan.

In 2016 Fr David was instrumental in creating and directing FaithFest, a festival of faith held the last Saturday of June at the St Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt Michigan. FaithFest features national and local contemporary recording artists and a Vigil Mass celebrated by Bishop Earl Boyea.  FaithFest is the largest Catholic event in the state, boasting attendance in excess of 6,000 attendees. (see https://www.faithfest.com/)

Fr. David’s Current Appointments:

• On the Board of Directors and Chaplain of FaithFirst Foundation
  (see https://www.faithfirstfoundation.com/)
  
• As Chaplain of Hope Crossing, a Praise and Worship Ministry
  
• (see https://www.hopecrossingministries.com/)
  
• As Faithful Friar for the Knights of Columbus Saint Francis Assembly 2982
• As Director and Chaplain of the Institute for Spiritual Direction in Dewitt
  (see http://www.isdministries.org/)
  
• Extensive experience in planning and directing retreats and parish missions on many subjects for parishioners, students, and parish staff.
• Professor of Undergraduate Studies for Systematic Theology and Systematic Spiritual Theology

Fr. David is author of several book, all available on Amazon:

• Mass Matters, We Are Called To Glory
• Praying With the Heart of the Church:  Lectionary-Based Lectio Divina
• Pastoral Counseling, a Spiritual Director Overview
• Systematic Spiritual Direction, an Integrative Colloquium
• Ignatian Retreat Study Guide: You Can’t Win the War if You Can’t See Your Enemy
• Entering The Heart Of God: Praying The Lord’s Prayer In Our Day
  by Fr. Charlie Irvin; Fr David Rosenberg, Editor

---