Matt Simmons

Matt is married with four beautiful children and lives in the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska. He came from a broken home and lived a prodigal lifestyle before encountering Jesus and changing his life. He has worked with developmentally disabled people, owned a tattoo studio, was a FOCUS missionary, and then the Director of the Office of Evangelization and Spiritual Formation for the Diocese of Lincoln. Matt has twenty five years experience spiritually and guiding addicts, business leaders, catechists, clergy, house wives, religious, teachers, and many others searching for peace and intimacy with Jesus. Now he spiritually coaches, counsels, and directs Catholic priests through silent Ignatian retreats and ongoing accompaniment.