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 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…
Dr. John BergsmaAbout Dr. John Bergsma is a professor of theology at Franciscan University and served as a Protestant pastor for four years before entering the Catholic Church in 2001. Dr. Bergsma holds a PhD in theology from the University of Notre Dame, where he specialized in the Old Testament and the Dead Sea Scrolls.…
Mary Jo SmithAbout Mary Jo Smith, Track Coordinator, received a master of theological studies from the University of Dallas Institute of Religious and Pastoral Studies. As a member of the faculty of the St. John Bosco Conference, she coordinates the catechists’ certification track. Mary Jo is also a marketing representative for Ignatius Press. She co-authored…
André RegnierAbout André Regnier and his wife, Angele, are co-founders of Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO), a university student movement engaged in the new evangelization. In 2015, they received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal for distinguished service to the Church, the highest medal awarded to the laity by the pope. André has written three books:…
Michael HallAbout Michael Hall is the senior content development specialist for Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO). He has been a missionary with CCO since 2003 and has been directly involved in the training of missionaries for over 12 years. Most recently, Michael authored the latest title in CCO’s Faith Study series, Trust. He holds a master…
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…
Kyle HuelsingAbout Kyle Huelsing is a Catholic worship leader and evangelist in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. He has ministered to thousands of people across the country for the past 15 years, leading conferences, faith rallies, Catholic camps, and retreats. Kyle has a heart on fire for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and works full…
Fr. Joe FreedyAbout Father Joe Freedy is the youngest of five children. He grew up in Pittsburgh and attended Bethel Park High School. Earning a scholarship to the University at Buffalo to play football, Father Freedy started at quarterback for three years. After college, he entered the seminary in Pittsburgh and was assigned to study…
Fr. Agustino TorresAbout Father Agustino Torres, CFR, is a priest with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal based in the Bronx, New York. He is the founder of Corazon Puro, an organization dedicated to forming youth. He hosts the EWTN television shows Icons and Clic con Corazon Puro in Spanish. Father Agustino was one of…