Ma Cdos John ChuchmanJohn Chuchman is a man of many facets-pastoral bereavement educator and companion, poet, and author. A gentle soul, he changes lives in the sensitive workshops, seminars, in-service programs, and retreats he regularly offers. And he calms hearts withhis wise words in his many books, where he shares his life experiences, spiritual discoveries, frustrations with institutional church, keys to grief healing, as well as his own personal and spiritual growth. While still employed with Ford Motor Company, John began volunteering with Hospice of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in 1990. To his amazement, he was of help to men who had lost their wives and so upon retirement, John continued on with Hospice work with Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix, Arizona and North Country Hospice, Kalkaska, Michigan. John was awarded a Certificate in Spirituality from Kino Institute in Phoenix and in 2000 a Master of Arts Degree in Pastoral Ministries from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. His Master's Thesis was on Forgiveness; A Key to Grief Healing, a synopsis of which was published in Bereavement magazine. In July 2010, he was ordained a Priest of The Catholic Diocese of One Spirit, CDOS. From retirement to date, John has conducted grief support groups, seminars, retreats, and in-service programs for hospices and church groups of all denominations all across the country. He has written 17 books with Sacred Quest; Growth Through Loss and Love containing all the slides and handouts used in his workshops. More and more, John has been receiving requests for workshops and retreats on spirituality and spiritual nurturing reflecting people's needs and hunger. John and his wife Marilyn live six months each in Northern Michigan and in Arizona. With one son Mark, passing in 2006 at age 46, they enjoy their other three children and their grandchildren. John's website is www.sacredtorch.com His e-mail is poetman@torchlake.com Read More Read Less