Martha DrennanAbout Dr. Martha Drennan graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 1998 with a master of arts degree in theology and Christian ministry, specializing in catechetics. She also graduated from The Catholic University of America with a doctor of ministry degree. She serves as an adjunct professor with Franciscan University and writes material for…
Dr. Greg PopcakAbout Dr. Greg Popcak is the author of many books and the director of the Pastoral Solutions Institute, an organization providing Catholic-integrated tele-counseling services to the faithful worldwide. Together with his wife, Lisa, he is the host of More2Life Radio, airing weekdays at 10am Eastern across the EWTN Radio Network and on SiriusXM…
Fr. Louis Molinelli, SDBAbout Father Louis Molinelli, SDB, made his first profession as a Salesian in 1981 and was ordained a priest in 1990. He graduated from Don Bosco College with a BA in philosophy and a teaching certificate in mathematics. He received an MA in sacred Scripture and a master of divinity from the…
Gloria ZapiainAbout Gloria (“Gigi”) Zapiain has served in catechetics on the parish and diocesan levels for over 30 years, serving as a parish DRE and catechetical consultant for the Archdiocese of Washington and diocesan director of Faith Formation for the dioceses of Fargo, North Dakota, and Bridgeport, Connecticut. She holds an MA in religious studies…
Mary Ann Wiesinger PuigAbout Mary Ann Wiesinger Puig worked at the diocesan level for 12 years, serving directors of religious education, RCIA leaders, evangelization leaders, and catechists. At the forefront of her efforts is her passion for raising leaders and disciples. Raised in El Paso, Texas, Mary Ann is bilingual and bicultural. Throughout her professional…
Marlon De La TorreAbout Marlon De La Torre is the department director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Diocese of Fort Worth. For 23 years he has served as a professor of catechetics for diocesan seminary and deaconate formation as well as for the Catholic Distance University, parish/diocesan DRE, Catholic high school principal (Diocese of…
Ann LankfordAbout Ann Lankford has served as the director for the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization for the Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin, since 2002. She received her MA in theology and Christian ministry with a specialization in catechetics from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 1998 and received the St. John Bosco Conference DRE Certification.…
Dr. Chris BurgwaldAbout Dr. Chris Burgwald was born and raised in a small town in central Minnesota. While he was raised as a Catholic, he stopped practicing his faith in college until a “chance” encounter his junior year brought him back to the faith. The flame that was ignited then ultimately led him to doctoral…
Ken OgorekAbout Ken Ogorek is the archdiocesan catechetical director in Indianapolis; his duties also include evangelization and discipleship initiatives. After earning a master’s degree from the Pontifical Center for Catechetical Studies, Ken taught high school religion, then served as assistant diocesan catechetical director in Pittsburgh for 10 years before returning to his native Hoosier state…
Dr. Joseph WhiteAbout Dr. Joseph White is a child and family psychologist and director of Catechetical Resources for Our Sunday Visitor Publishing and Curriculum. He formerly worked as a parish catechetical leader and spent seven years as director of Family Counseling and Family Life in the Diocese of Austin. A frequent guest on Catholic television…