William Fredrickson, D.Min., received his doctorate from Drew University and has graduate degrees  in pastoral counseling from Iona College and Fordham University.  He is a Benedictine Oblate of St. Mary’s Monastery in Petersham, Mass.  He is the Bronx Contact for Contemplative Outreach and director of Catholic Contemplative Affiliation.  He is retired from a varied career in ministry, teaching, psychotherapy and management development.  He continues now in the practice of spiritual direction and conducting retreats and workshops in contemplative prayer.  He is resides in the Bronx with his wife.  Living nearby are his daughter, her husband and granddaughter.