St. John Bosco 2019
Sister Mary Michael Fox, OP, has been a member of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia (Nashville) for 30 years. During that time, she has been blessed to teach all ages from 3 to 93. Sister received a masters of arts degree in theology with a specialization in catechetics from Franciscan University and a PhD through the Maryvale Institute of Birmingham, England, where she examined the unique pedagogy of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Dr. Mark Ginter, a 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 has taught in parishes, high schools, universities, and seminaries. Writing the first academic article on St. John Paul II’s new evangelization, he met that great pope on Jan. 5, 2005. He led the publication of the recently released book Spirit of God: Short Writings on the Holy Spirit. Currently, Dr. Ginter serves as strategic partnership liaison fellow for Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute.
Teresa Hawes grew up on a dairy farm in rural New York and has retained a love of the outdoors. She went to high school in southern Pennsylvania and attended college and graduate school in Michigan, earning a BA in English and French and an MA in English.
She then spent 25 years in France, teaching English and religion and completing doctoral studies in French before returning to the States via nine months in the Philippines. Certified as a K-12 French teacher in Vermont, Teresa has taught French and religion there since 2002 as well as serving as director of Religious Education in a parish.
She currently teaches high school religion and serves as a mentor for Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute. She is a professed member of Notre Dame de Vie Institute. Teresa enjoys hiking, singing, reading, and gardening.
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. At heart, Ann is a “people person.” Helping children, young people, and adults to fall in love with Jesus Christ and to be more fully committed to him in every area of their lives gives her great joy.
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 on national Catholic radio, and he has appeared multiple times on Catholic television. Marcel and his wife, Kristy, have five children. Learn more about Marcel at CatholicMissionaryDisciples.com.
