Curtis Martin is the Founder and CEO (Chief Evangelization Officer) of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). Curtis holds a Master’s degree in Theology and is the author of the best-selling book Made for More. In 2004, Curtis serves as a Consulter to the Pontifical Council of the New Evangelization. Curtis and his wife, Michaelann, live in Westminster, CO. They have been blessed with nine children.
Dr. Mary Healy is professor of Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit and an international speaker. She is a general editor of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture and author of two of its volumes, The Gospel of Mark and Hebrews. Her other books include The Spiritual Gifts Handbook and Healing. Dr. Healy serves as chair of the Theological Commission of CHARIS (Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service) in Rome. She was appointed by Pope Francis as one of the first three women ever to serve on the Pontifical Biblical Commission.
Syahryl Norman bin Yazid is a convert to the Catholic Church from the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. He teaches theology at Notre Dame Riverside High School in Southern California. Norman completed his doctor of ministry degree from Claremont School of Theology and wrote his thesis on St. Thomas Aquinas’ notion of freedom and is grateful for the grace of converting to the Catholic Church. He and his wife have two daughters.
Father Christopher Martin is a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. He is the pastor of St. Clare of Assisi parish, spiritual director, and retreat master. He spends his free time with his golden retriever, Moses.
Cooper Ray is a dynamic speaker and musician who shares his faith with honesty and passion. Drawing from 20 years of experience as a speaker, retreat facilitator, and musician, he is committed to bringing people to Christ through story, humor, and audience participation. Cooper lives in Dallas, Texas, with his wife, Laura and three sons, Eli, Keller, and Maximus. He serves as the Coordinator for Middle School Ministry at St. Ann in Coppell.
The Family of God
From the beginning, our world has been plagued by division, hate, and ultimately, sin. Whether it’s abortion, racism, poverty, or pornography, our culture tends to treat people as objects, or less than human. In such a culture, how does God call us to “love one another”?
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Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the example of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Lawrence Seminary provides a residential college preparatory education in a living Catholic community nurturing mature, well-rounded men of faith, who prepare for a life of ministry as priests, religious and lay leaders in the Church and world.
Dr. Carole Brown is the director of the Sioux Spiritual Center (Catholic Retreat Lodge) in the Diocese of Rapid City. She earned an MA in theology and Christian ministry with a specialization in catechetics from Franciscan University in 1997 and served there as director of Evangelistic Outreach for eight years. She completed her PhD in systematic theology in Dublin in 2010. Her dissertation was titled “Crossing the Threshold of Faith: Pope John Paul II’s Approach to the Problem of the Conversion of the Baptized.” She has over 30 years of experience in evangelization, through youth and young adult ministry, campus ministry, teaching, radio ministry, spiritual direction, and retreat ministry.
Cupertino’s Cafe
Located 2nd floor of the J.C. Williams Center
Pub
Located 2nd floor of the J.C. Williams Center
Franciscan University Campus Store
Located on the lower level of the J.C. Williams Center
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Track Coordinator Dinner
(Baron Room, 2nd Floor FFH)
*This dinner is for track coordinators – both those taking place and those not taking place. If other presenters are already in town, they are most welcome to attend.
The Family of God
From the beginning, our world has been plagued by division, hate, and ultimately, sin. Whether it’s abortion, racism, poverty, or pornography, our culture tends to treat people as objects, or less than human. In such a culture, how does God call us to “love one another”?
Workshop Q&A: Ask a Question Here!
The process you will follow to answer this fundamental question is called discernment. Your vocation as a Christian will be the particular way you live the universal call to holiness. Through prayer, study, conversation with others and reflection, you will be able to discover God’s plan for you.
The Family of God
From the beginning, our world has been plagued by division, hate, and ultimately, sin. Whether it’s abortion, racism, poverty, or pornography, our culture tends to treat people as objects, or less than human. In such a culture, how does God call us to “love one another”?
Workshop Q&A: Ask a Question Here!
We can use many words to describe our families: complicated, dysfunctional, loving, messy, and supportive. Despite our families often being messy, how does God desire to reveal to us his unconditional love through them?
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The Family of God
From the beginning, our world has been plagued by division, hate, and ultimately, sin. Whether it’s abortion, racism, poverty, or pornography, our culture tends to treat people as objects, or less than human. In such a culture, how does God call us to “love one another”?
Workshop Q&A: Ask a Question Here!
Pete Burds has used his five loaves and two fish for the sake of building the kingdom ever since his awakening to Catholicism through a youth ministry program. Through storytelling and leading retreats, he has proclaimed the freedom found in Christ to thousands. He serves as the director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Pete is a wanna-be philosopher, has a mild obsession with the band Switchfoot, and, because of Christ, finds himself living a life greater than he could have dreamed. He and his family live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Kyle Heimann has traveled the country with the Catholic-acoustic-humor-folk-beard-rock duo, Popple, for years. He plays guitar, ukulele, kazoo, harmonica, and the nose flute. He can be heard on his daily radio show/podcast learning about the Catholic faith from guests and games on The Kyle Heimann Show. He enjoys sharing his faith through humorous stories, analogies, and multimedia. Kyle is married and has four kids. He is a bad dancer.
Life is busy – and it only seems to be getting busier. Amid the chaos, anxiety, and lack of control, God has a plan; and that plan is one of peace, simplicity, trust, and surrender. As life attempts to toss us about, we can learn to make Jesus our anchor so that we can experience His peace that surpasses all understanding.
God wants to speak with you. Maybe you feel that your prayer life is lacking or perhaps you don’t have a prayer life and want to start. Perhaps when you come to prayer, you think, “well now what?” Let’s go back to the basics: God wants a personal relationship with you and prayer is how it happens. Come and restore your relationship and friendship with God and learn how to continually be restored in friendship with Him.
Workshop Q&A: Tap here to ask a question!
God wants to speak with you. Maybe you feel that your prayer life is lacking or perhaps you don’t have a prayer life and want to start. Perhaps when you come to prayer, you think, “well now what?” Let’s go back to the basics: God wants a personal relationship with you and prayer is how it happens. Come and restore your relationship and friendship with God and learn how to continually be restored in friendship with Him.
Workshop Q&A: Tap here to ask a question!
Megan Mohan graduated from Franciscan University in 2009 and has traveled all over the country speaking about the Gospel ever since. Her desire is to remind people about the truth of who they are, and that they are infinitely loved by God. Megan has recently been certified as a Catholic Mindset Coach, working with people individually to achieve greater healing and transformation by the renewal of their mind. She is passionate about her work, but her greatest joy is her marriage and children.
Father John Parks is a priest for the Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona. Before seminary, Father Parks received a degree in theatre from Arizona State University and was a youth speaker specializing in pro-life and chastity topics. Ordained a priest in 2010, he has taught theology and philosophy at a Catholic High School for four years and is currently the Pastor of St. Theresa Catholic Church and School in Phoenix. Most importantly, Father Parks loves being a priest and is immensely grateful for the merciful love of Jesus.
Emily Wilson is a YouTuber, speaker, and author from sunny Southern California. Emily speaks and sings at events across the world. She has over 125,000 YouTube subscribers and has written five books: I Choose the Sky, Go Bravely, Awaken My Heart, God’s Brave Boy, and God’s Glorious Girl. She loves Chipotle, the Pacific Ocean, and living in California with her Dutch husband Daniël and their two sons, Zion and Jet.
The Family of God
From the beginning, our world has been plagued by division, hate, and ultimately, sin. Whether it’s abortion, racism, poverty, or pornography, our culture tends to treat people as objects, or less than human. In such a culture, how does God call us to “love one another”?
Workshop Q&A: Ask a Question Here!
