Soul Play

organization

Evanston, IL. (657) 444-7685

Description

This organization provides congregations with one-on-one spiritual direction and group retreats grounded in storytelling and Catholic teaching. Soul Play’s mission is to share traditional Catholic theology through engaging and joyful storytelling that’s relevant to modern life. The Soul Play team offers retreats for parish renewal and missions, faculty in service days, youth preparing for sacraments, adult spiritual renewal, and more.

Features

In-person, hybrid, and virtual retreats
List of retreat offerings
Testimonials
YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram

Recommended Audience

Roman Catholic congregations

Cost

Varies per service

Practical Applications

Watch videos on the Soul Play Youtube channel to gain insight from their stories about grace, family, Easter, and more.
Share the Soul Play retreat offerings with your congregational leadership to determine whether a specific retreat would benefit your congregation.

Updated: March 24, 2025

About the Contributor

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez

Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez serves in the Center’s Northwest office in Crown Point as the Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting, working to advance the Center’s mission to strengthen Indiana congregations by providing resources to the communities that make up the diverse tapestry of the Northwest region.

Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Miriam immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up on the East Side of Chicago. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Illinois College, graduating with a double major in Communications & Rhetorical Studies and International Studies with a concentration in gender and immigration equity.

Before joining the Center, Miriam served as the Director of Communications at the Parliament of the World’s Religions. In her tenure with the Parliament, Miriam worked closely with faith, community, and nonprofit leaders on outreach, engagement, and interfaith community-building efforts. She is an enthusiastic advocate for youth, Indigenous, and women’s voices in faith and civic spaces.

Miriam is a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso, where she and her family attend weekly Spanish service.

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