Christopher HaymanAbout Christopher Hayman is a music and religious education teacher from Wollongong, Australia. He holds a bachelor of music, graduate diploma of education, and a master of arts in theological studies. In 2014 he was awarded the Archbishop’s Prize for Excellence in Postgraduate Theology and is currently working on a doctorate in religious education…

Patrick MadridAbout Patrick Madrid hosts the three-hour daily Patrick Madrid Show, broadcast nationally on 200 Relevant Radio stations. His 26 books include Life Lessons, Why Be Catholic?, How to Do Apologetics, and the acclaimed Surprised by Truth series. Patrick earned a BPhil in philosophy and an MA in dogmatic theology at the Pontifical College Josephinum.…

Pasquale Talarico

Pasquale TalaricoAbout Pasquale Talarico began his career in youth ministry when he was just 20 years old. For over 26 years, he has worked to share the message of God’s amazing grace and infinite mercy to communities around the country. Pasquale holds an advanced certificate in pastoral liturgy from Loyola Marymount University and currently serves…

Cecilia Marie Flores

Cecilia Marie FloresAbout Cecilia Flores has served the Lord since encountering him in the Eucharist at the age of 16. She followed his call to Honduras where she lived for 6 years as a missionary. She is now on a mission as a wife and mother of two toddlers in the golden state of California.…

Brenda Noriega

Brenda NoriegaAbout Brenda Noriega was born and raised in Mexico. From an early age, she has served God’s people and influenced her community at the parish and diocesan level. Brenda earned a master’s degree in pastoral ministries from the University of Santa Clara. She is currently the young adults programs coordinator for the Diocese of…

Patrick Rivera

Patrick RiveraAbout Patrick Rivera is the director of the Office for Young Adult Ministry, Diocese of San Diego. He is a graduate of Seton Hall University. Not knowing what to do with a degree in philosophy, he was an automotive technician before God called him into ministry. Patrick’s storytelling, humor, and depth comes from his…

Dr. Mark Ginter

Mark GinterAbout Dr. Mark Ginter, catechist, theologian, author, and speaker, works to cultivate a new springtime of the Church through the new evangelization. As a husband, father, and grandfather, he works to renew Catholic family life. In 1997, he received a PhD in theology and psychology from Marquette University. For over 38 years, Dr. Ginter…

Diane Kennaugh

Diane KennaughAbout Diane Kennaugh is an experienced religious education coordinator and has had numerous experiences at a variety of leading Catholic schools in New South Wales. Diane completed her master of arts in theological studies through the University of Notre Dame, Sydney, and is now pursuing her PhD, researching issues of gender in Catholic schools.…

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Archbishop Alexander SampleAbout Archbishop Alexander Sample was named the archbishop of Portland, Oregon, on April 2, 2013. He holds a master’s degree in metallurgical engineering from Michigan Technological University, completed theological studies and a master of divinity degree at Pontifical College Josephinum Seminary, and holds a licentiate in canon law from the Pontifical University of…

Deborah NearmyerAbout Deborah Nearmyer has served in ministry for 30 years in parish, school, and Catholic camping settings. Deborah is the director of Faith Formation at St. James Academy in Lenexa, Kansas. She was hired a year before the opening of St. James Academy to coordinate the development of an all-encompassing Catholic mission. Since 2005…