Biography of Ida Louise Landeta

Professional

Master of Theology, Graduate Theological Union, Franciscan School of Theology Berkeley, CA

BS psychology, University of San Francisco, CA

NACC Board Certified Chaplain

Spiritual Counselor, San Diego Hospice & the Institute for Palliative Medicine

Former Head Chaplain and Religious Service Program Coordinator, Homeland Security Immigration & Customs Enforcement Detention Facility El Centro CA

One year residency in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), Sutter Medical Center Sacramento

Three years formation Spiritual Directors Institute Burlingame CA

Thirteen years experience as spiritual director, private practice

Personal

Married to Carlos Vicente Landeta (from Ecuador)

Two sons: Dennis Bickley (Anchorage AK); Rodney Bickley (Anacortes WA)

Seven grandchildren

Reside in Rosarito Beach, Baja CA, Mexico

Work in San Diego CA

Enjoy family, friends, ocean, travel, small gatherings, good conversation, retreats, reading, music, theatre, humor and wit, and oh, wine and cheese

Some quotes that have made me laugh:

The English language was carefully cobbled together by three blind dudes and a German dictionary. – Dave Kellett

There's always somebody who is paid too much, and taxed too little - and it's always somebody else. – Cullen Hightower

The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it- Dudley Moore

Never believe anything until it has been officially denied. – Claude Cockburn

Some ideas that have made me think:

“That which is impenetrable to us really exists. Behind the secret of nature remains something subtle, intangible and inexplicable. Veneration for this force beyond anything we can comprehend is my religion.” - Albert Einstein

Darkness deserves gratitude. It is the alleluia point at which we learn to understand that all growth does not take place in the sunlight. – Joan Chittister

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