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CALLED is a community of ordinary people learning how to recognize the divine not by being perfect, but by being present. All we need is an open mind and an attentive heart.

To inspire this openness, the team and community at CALLED continue to create new content and resources including:

The Attentive Heart podcast
Weekly Reflections Email
Retreats & Workshops
On-Demand Courses (Coming Soon)

Rev. John Gribowich

John is a Catholic priest and theology teacher based in San Francisco, where he also serves as a campus minister. With a deep commitment to spiritual formation, John brings experience in education, pastoral ministry, and the Catholic Worker movement. He holds graduate degrees in theology, library science, art history, and business.

Nina Laubach

Nina is a theologian, teacher, and contemplative guide with a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. Her background in structural engineering, meditation, and faith formation shapes her approach to vocation as a lifelong, embodied journey. She teaches yoga and contemplative dialogue and lives with her family on the campus of The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey.

Kathy Lorentz

Kathy is a spiritual director, counselor, and longtime educator who has worked in ministry for over four decades. She currently serves at Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep in San Francisco, where she develops student programs in mindfulness, public speaking, and human meaning. Certified in compassion training and MBSR, Kathy integrates Catholic spirituality with wisdom from Eastern traditions.

Gary Maccaroni

Gary is a pastoral associate and formation leader in Lawrenceville, NJ, with over 25 years of experience in parish and diocesan ministry. He designs adult spirituality programs and regularly teaches on contemplative practice and the Church’s evolving mission. Gary holds an MA from Princeton Theological Seminary and is dedicated to creating welcoming spaces for growth and healing.

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