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Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ

Ministry Team

Send Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ an email: jmsparough@jesuitretreat.org

Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ is a retreat leader, poet, story teller and spiritual director at the Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington, IL. He holds an MFA from the Yale School of Drama and a Doctor of Ministry from St Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL. He is the founder of Charis, a national Jesuit retreat ministry for young adults in their 20s and 30s. For 10 years he trained spiritual directors at Loyola University-Chicago. 

A prolific writer and speaker, Fr. Michael has published books, poems, CDs, and DVDs on prayer, discernment, and the sacraments with America Media, Franciscan Media, Paulist Press, Liturgical Training Publications and Audible. His latest co-authored book, published by Loyola Press, is What’s Your Decision? An Ignatian Approach to Decision Making. 

Fr Michael is also the President of Heart to Heart Catholic Media Ministry. His weekly video homilies can be seen online at www.HtoH.US. He has just completed writing and directing a 12-part video series entitled: Discern & Decide: Navigating Life’s Choice, An Ignatian Video Guide.

Listen to a talk by Fr. Michael.

Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat · Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ

Upcoming Retreats

  1. April 17-19, 2025
    Praying the Passion Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to John
  2. September 12-14, 2025
    Healing of the Heart: Behold I Stand at the Door and Knock
  3. November 21-22, 2025 In Gratitude for our Mind, Body, and Spirit
  4. December 5-7, 2025
    A Retreat with St. Peter: Growing from Sinner to Saint
  5. January 30-February 1, 2026
    A Retreat with St. Peter: Growing from Sinner to Saint
  6. February 20-21, 2026
    Spiritual Reset: A Winter Respite to Calm Our Minds & Hearts