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Daniel Harms

Dan Harms is the associate director of Evangelization overseeing Marriage, Family, and Life Ministries for the Diocese of Richmond in Virginia. Itinerant speaking and music ministries have led him to present in 46 states and seven countries. Dan and his bride have four children. Learn more at danielharms.com

Father Agustino Torres, CFR

Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, is a priest with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and the founder of Corazón Puro. He serves as a retreat guide, spiritual director, and an international youth and young adult speaker. He is the principal author of R.E.A.L. Formation, an inculturated, gamified Confirmation program designed for Gen Z that forms the catechist, the parents, and the young person. He hosts the EWTN TV shows ICONS and Clic con Corazon Puro (in both English and Spanish), and host of the National Eucharistic Revival podcast Revive.

Kristopher Frank

Kris Frank serves as vice president of Growth and Marketing for the National Eucharistic Congress. He has also been privileged to travel around the country, sharing the Gospel with teens and adults at retreats, camps, conferences, and parish missions. Additionally, he has contributed to various evangelical and catechetical writing projects and publications over the years. In 2020, Kris published his first book, Hope Always: An Anchor for Life’s Storms. Kris now lives in Steubenville, Ohio, with his wife, Grace, and their six children.

Michael Gormley

Michael Gormley, or "Gomer," as his friends call him, struggled with faith, belief, and the existence of God for years. He eventually found his way to God through studying whether the resurrection of Jesus Christ was real. He has degrees in philosophy and theology, a family, works at a parish with adults, and runs two podcasts: the Catching Foxes Show and Every Knee Shall Bow.

Bob Lesnefsky

Bob Lesnefsky serves as director of Evangelization at Franciscan University. He has spent most of his life sharing the hope of God's love with inner city kids in the nonprofit he started, Vagabond Missions. Bob and his wife, Kate, both Franciscan University alumni, live in Steubenville, Ohio, with their seven children. Bob also has a ton of stupid tattoos.

Noelle Garcia McHugh

Noelle Garcia is a speaker and recording artist with World Library Publications and One Voice Media.

John Paul Von Arx

John Paul Von Arx seeks to share his faith and love for country music in venues all across America and has been performing professionally for the last 12 years. Since the release of his debut solo album in 2018, John Paul has been known for his advocacy work for people with Down Syndrome and their families. Additionally, in 2020, he began working as a staff member at Franciscan University where he currently oversees Men’s and Women’s Ministry. When not performing or giving talks, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters outdoors.

Joel Stepanek

Joel Stepanek has been blessed to travel across the world sharing the Gospel and challenging disciples to grow as leaders. He is the author of several books, including Beginning Well, Chasing Humility, and True North: A Roadmap for Discernment. Joel is an avid Packers fan and enjoys cooking, Spartan races, and reading. Most importantly, he loves spending time with his wife, Colleen, and three children, Elijah Daniel, Sophia Grace, and Micah James.

Brian Greenfield

Brian Greenfield was born and raised in Washington, D.C. Brian attended Seton Hall University and then attended Franciscan University of Steubenville. In 2002, Brian entered the Community of the Franciscans of the Renewal. After postulancy, Brian returned to Washington, D.C., to further discern. Brian returned to Seton Hall to finish his studies in theology, receiving his MA in theology and another naster’s degree in education leadership. Brian currently lives in Tampa, Florida, with his wife, Genevieve, and three children, Mieko, Michael, and Grace. He works at Jesuit High School, where he is the assistant principal for Discipline.

Katie Hartfiel

Katie Hartfiel received her theology degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville and spent the following seven years serving as a youth minister in Houston. She now feels blessed to spend her days with her husband, Mark, and their four children, while still getting to travel to speak about Jesus. For more on Katie, her books, and your first chapters free, visit womaninlove.org.

Oscar Rivera, Jr.

Oscar Rivera Jr. (“Two Ten”) is the host of the popular podcast Ave Spotlight and Lay Evangelist. Growing up in Waterbury, Connecticut, Oscar found his path through God and hip-hop, turning away from the streets. For over a decade, he’s traveled the world as a dynamic speaker and performer, using his energetic, urban style to bring the faith alive. He considers himself to be a ordinary guy functioning with God’s supernatural grace. With Oscar, faith is anything but boring—it’s real, relatable, and impactful.

Paul J. Kim

Paul J. Kim is an internationally recognized Catholic speaker, musician, and comedian whose presentations have impacted people in 50 states and 16 countries over the past two decades. His work on social media as an influencer for Christ has resulted in his videos being viewed over 100 million times. His background includes work as a marriage and family therapist and religious formation with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. He resides in Texas with his wife, Maggie, and their six children. Learn more about Paul’s ministry at PJKmusic.com.

Jackie Francois Angel

Jackie Francois Angel is a speaker, vlogger, worship leader, author, and homeschooling mom from Orange County, California. In 2013, Jackie married Bobby Angel, who shares her passion for Jesus, coffee, and superhero movies. Together they have written two books, including Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry: 5 Steps to Discerning God’s Will (with Fr. Mike Schmitz). They reside in Texas with their five children.

Father Louis Merosne

Conall Hughes

Maggie Craig

Natalie Garza

Natalie Garza is a disciple of Jesus who seeks to remind the world that life with Christ really is a wonderful adventure. She got to experience this in a privileged way as a national eucharistic pilgrim in 2024. Daily, Natalie gets to live this mission in her high school theology classroom. Natalie has an undergraduate degree in theology and catechetics as well as a masters in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Her passions include singing, speaking, swimming, and alliteration.

Father Robbie Cotta

Chris Bray

Father Chad VanHoose