Staff

Mary Reuter, O.S.B., Ph.D.
Interim Director, Coordinator of Journey Groups

Sister Mary, a member of Saint Benedict’s Monastic Community, currently serves as an associate professor of Theology. Her special focus of study and teaching is Benedictine Spirituality. She received her doctorate from Duquesne University where her dissertation examined “Formation Through Encounters in Ordinary Life.” Sister Mary is involved in spiritual direction, retreats, and presenting and facilitating workshops. She also enjoys reading, biking, making handmade cards and talking with people. 

Jodie Peschl
Administrative Assistant

Jodie has a background in accounting and office administration. She joined the Companions staff after working 10 years with Minnesota Public Radio as the District Office and Traffic Manager at the Collegeville station. She has been actively involved with National Marriage Encounter in various capacities since 1988. She also seved 14 years as a catechist for St. Paul's religious education program. Jodie lives in St. Cloud with her husband and son. Her interests include sewing, camping, fishing, genealogy, scrapbooking and crafts of all kinds.