Amy RobertsAbout Dr. Amy Roberts taught high school for 13 years and served as chair of the religion department for 10 years before accepting a teaching position with the catechetics faculty of Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2011. She assisted Aquinas College with catechist training and taught adult faith formation classes for the Diocese of…

Scott SollomAbout Scott Sollom is an associate professor of theology at Franciscan University. He has been blessed to engage in catechetical workshops in many and varied settings. His recent publications include “Trinity and Unity in Every Catechesis” in The Catechetical Review and co-editing the academic volume Speaking the Truth in Love: The Catechism and the…

Sr. Mary Madeline Todd, O.P.About Sister Mary Madeline Todd, O.P., a Dominican Sister of Saint Cecilia, has spent over two decades joyfully sharing the teaching ministry of Christ. After completing a Masters in Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, she pursued her Doctorate in Sacred Theology at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas. Sister…

Sr. M. Johanna Paruch, FSGM

Sr. M. Johanna Paruch, FSGMAbout Sister M. Johanna Paruch, FSGM, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, holds a BA in theology and elementary education from St. Louis University, a pontifical catechetical diploma, an MA in religious education from the Angelicum, and a PhD in theology from Maryvale Institute,…

Fr. Jay Mello

Fr. Jay MelloAbout Father Jay Mello is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts, and was ordained in 2007. He completed his undergraduate studies at Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2003. He also attended the Pontifical North American College in Rome where he completed his STB and earned his STL in dogmatic theology…

Marc CardaronellaAbout Marc Cardaronella is director of the Office of Catechesis and Faith Formation for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Missouri. He graduated from Franciscan University with a master’s degree in theology and catechetics and served for 12 years as a parish director of religious education. Marc is the author of Keep Your Kids…

Ron Bolster

Ron BolsterAbout Dr. Ron Bolster is an assistant professor of theology on the faculty of the Catechetics Office at Franciscan University. The former director of that office, he also served the Diocese of Peoria before joining Franciscan in 2004. He holds a PhD in education from the University of Notre Dame, Australia, an MA in…

Marcel LeJeune

Marcel LeJeuneAbout Marcel LeJeune is the president and founder of Catholic Missionary Disciples, an organization that equips Catholic leaders for transformational ministry. Marcel holds a master of theological studies with a specialization in pastoral work. He is an international speaker, evangelist, and award-winning author of four books and numerous articles. Marcel is a regular guest…