Ron Ryan, D.Min.

Ron Ryan served in full-time Catholic Church lay ministry for 43 years both in his native Southern California and in Western Washington. During that time, he fulfilled various teaching and leadership roles at the parish and archdiocesan levels, including as pastoral coordinator of parishes for 15 years. Ron holds a doctorate in ministry. Now retired, he continues to provide retreats, seminars and spiritual direction. A father and grandfather, Ron lives in Bremerton, Washington.

Upcoming Programs by Ron Ryan, D.Min.

Healing Through Forgiveness: Accepting the Grace of Letting Go

October 10, 2026

We all know Jesus’ command to forgive, but letting go of anger and resentment isn’t easy. Some of us carry around hurts for decades, weighing us down and keeping us from experiencing greater peace in our lives. This one-day retreat will show us that forgiving doesn’t mean absolving, and letting go doesn’t mean forgetting; but […]