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Fr. Robert Faricy, S.J. is a Jesuit priest and theologian who resides
and teaches at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is an
Emeritus Professor of Spirituality of the Pontifical Gregorian University
in Rome. Father Faricy has written over thirty books, most translated
into several languages, and several hundred articles. He frequently
ministers in Italy, the United States, Mexico, Ireland, and other
countries, speaking at conferences and conventions and giving talks
and retreats. Brief biographies can be found in: Who’s Who in the
World; in Contemporary Authors; and in The Dictionary of
Pentecostalism.
and teaches at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is an
Emeritus Professor of Spirituality of the Pontifical Gregorian University
in Rome. Father Faricy has written over thirty books, most translated
into several languages, and several hundred articles. He frequently
ministers in Italy, the United States, Mexico, Ireland, and other
countries, speaking at conferences and conventions and giving talks
and retreats. Brief biographies can be found in: Who’s Who in the
World; in Contemporary Authors; and in The Dictionary of
Pentecostalism.
Fr. Jozo Grbes, OFM was born in Rama, Bosnia- Herzegovina on
March 17, 1966. As a child, his family moved to Pozega, Slavonia. He
joined the Franciscan Order in 1986 in Humac. Fr. Grbes studied
philosophy and theology at colleges in Sarajevo, anterbury and
London, England where he graduated in 1992. He arrived in the
United States on October 2, 1992 and was ordained a priest on
February 7, 1993 at SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish in New York. He
continued his pastoral studies there after his ordination while taking
post-graduate courses at St. John’s University where he received a
Master’s degree in theology. In 1996, he was transferred to St.
Jerome’s in Chicago as assistant pastor where he is to this day. He
became pastor in 2001. He is continuing his post-graduate work in
pastoral theology at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.
March 17, 1966. As a child, his family moved to Pozega, Slavonia. He
joined the Franciscan Order in 1986 in Humac. Fr. Grbes studied
philosophy and theology at colleges in Sarajevo, anterbury and
London, England where he graduated in 1992. He arrived in the
United States on October 2, 1992 and was ordained a priest on
February 7, 1993 at SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish in New York. He
continued his pastoral studies there after his ordination while taking
post-graduate courses at St. John’s University where he received a
Master’s degree in theology. In 1996, he was transferred to St.
Jerome’s in Chicago as assistant pastor where he is to this day. He
became pastor in 2001. He is continuing his post-graduate work in
pastoral theology at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.
Fr. John Greb was born and raised in Tempe, Arizona, where he was
educated through high school. After graduating in 1980, he attended a
technical school to become a heavy equipment mechanic and worked
until 1988. At the age of 35, Father John followed his calling to the
Priesthood and entered Mt. Angels Seminary in St. Benedict, Oregon,
where he graduated in 2002 with a bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy
and Literature. The next four years he attended Mundelein Seminary in
Chicago where he received a bachelor’s degree in Sacred Theology
and a Masters of Divinity degree. Fr. Greb was ordained a Deacon in
2005 and received his Holy Orders as a priest in 2006 in the Diocese
of Phoenix. He is currently the associate pastor of Holy Cross Catholic
Church in Mesa, Arizona, works with the deaf community, and is the
director of “Courage” for the Phoenix Diocese.
educated through high school. After graduating in 1980, he attended a
technical school to become a heavy equipment mechanic and worked
until 1988. At the age of 35, Father John followed his calling to the
Priesthood and entered Mt. Angels Seminary in St. Benedict, Oregon,
where he graduated in 2002 with a bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy
and Literature. The next four years he attended Mundelein Seminary in
Chicago where he received a bachelor’s degree in Sacred Theology
and a Masters of Divinity degree. Fr. Greb was ordained a Deacon in
2005 and received his Holy Orders as a priest in 2006 in the Diocese
of Phoenix. He is currently the associate pastor of Holy Cross Catholic
Church in Mesa, Arizona, works with the deaf community, and is the
director of “Courage” for the Phoenix Diocese.
Marcus Grodi was raised a “cradle Protestant.” Marcus received his
BS degree from Case Institute of Technology in Polymer Engineering
and worked for six years as an engineer. During this time he was
involved in a variety of Protestant youth and music ministries. He then
received his Master of Divinity Degree from Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary and was ordained to the Protestant pastoral
ministry. During his more than fifteen years of youth, young adult, and
pastoral ministry, his main emphasis was church and lay spiritual
renewal. On December 20, 1992, his family was received into the
Catholic Church. Marcus now serves as the President/Executive
Director of The Coming Home Network International, a non-profit
Catholic lay apostolate aimed at helping our separated brethren, both
clergy and laity, come home to the Catholic Church. He also hosts
The Journey Home, a weekly live television program, and Deep In
Scripture, a weekly live radio program, both on EWTN.
BS degree from Case Institute of Technology in Polymer Engineering
and worked for six years as an engineer. During this time he was
involved in a variety of Protestant youth and music ministries. He then
received his Master of Divinity Degree from Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary and was ordained to the Protestant pastoral
ministry. During his more than fifteen years of youth, young adult, and
pastoral ministry, his main emphasis was church and lay spiritual
renewal. On December 20, 1992, his family was received into the
Catholic Church. Marcus now serves as the President/Executive
Director of The Coming Home Network International, a non-profit
Catholic lay apostolate aimed at helping our separated brethren, both
clergy and laity, come home to the Catholic Church. He also hosts
The Journey Home, a weekly live television program, and Deep In
Scripture, a weekly live radio program, both on EWTN.
Paul Harrigan is the youngest of 10 children (8 boys) so naturally,
Notre Dame football and rock ‘n roll were the source of much of his
formation and inspiration as a youth. After 9 years of Catholic schools
he decided to attend a co-ed public high school near his home in
Glendale, California. With his newfound freedom (off campus
lunches and no hair cuts!) and playing drums at parties with his band
just about every weekend, Paul eventually fell away from the faith of
his youth. After years of performing at popular Hollywood nightclubs
and experiencing those things which ‘the world’ tells us will bring
happiness, Paul discovered only misery and emptiness. At a time
when things couldn't’t have looked any worse for him, he was invited
to go on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje. As a pilgrim Paul discovered the
reality of the love and mercy of Jesus Christ through the powerful
intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary who continually calls us to
“Do whatever He tells you.” Paul is now very active in his catholic faith
and performs his music around the globe, including performing at
World Youth Day ’05, in Germany. He has once again been invited to
sing for World Youth Day, in Sydney, Australia.
Notre Dame football and rock ‘n roll were the source of much of his
formation and inspiration as a youth. After 9 years of Catholic schools
he decided to attend a co-ed public high school near his home in
Glendale, California. With his newfound freedom (off campus
lunches and no hair cuts!) and playing drums at parties with his band
just about every weekend, Paul eventually fell away from the faith of
his youth. After years of performing at popular Hollywood nightclubs
and experiencing those things which ‘the world’ tells us will bring
happiness, Paul discovered only misery and emptiness. At a time
when things couldn't’t have looked any worse for him, he was invited
to go on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje. As a pilgrim Paul discovered the
reality of the love and mercy of Jesus Christ through the powerful
intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary who continually calls us to
“Do whatever He tells you.” Paul is now very active in his catholic faith
and performs his music around the globe, including performing at
World Youth Day ’05, in Germany. He has once again been invited to
sing for World Youth Day, in Sydney, Australia.
John Pridmore was born in Walthamstow, London in 1964. After
leaving school at a young age he went on to become heavily involved
in London’s criminal underworld. Although he had everything the
world had to offer, such as a penthouse flat, sports cars, and more
money than he could spend, he never found fulfillment. After
discovering the grace of God in his life, he has spent the last 15
years speaking to hundreds of thousands of young people and
adults about his inspirational conversion. He has been featured in
numerous television (EWTN, BBC) and radio programs, and is the
author of the best-selling, true crime biography From Gangland to
Promised Land, as well as his newest book entitled Gangster’s
Guide to God. He now lives in Ireland as a full-time evangelist.
leaving school at a young age he went on to become heavily involved
in London’s criminal underworld. Although he had everything the
world had to offer, such as a penthouse flat, sports cars, and more
money than he could spend, he never found fulfillment. After
discovering the grace of God in his life, he has spent the last 15
years speaking to hundreds of thousands of young people and
adults about his inspirational conversion. He has been featured in
numerous television (EWTN, BBC) and radio programs, and is the
author of the best-selling, true crime biography From Gangland to
Promised Land, as well as his newest book entitled Gangster’s
Guide to God. He now lives in Ireland as a full-time evangelist.
Fr. Michael Sears is a native of Southern California and was ordained
from St. John’s Seminary, Camarillo, CA in 1994 for the Archdiocese
of Los Angeles. Fr. Michael has served at Our Lady of Grace in
Encino, St. Frances of Rome in Azusa, California, and is now Pastor
at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Los Nietos, CA. He is very active in
the healing and teaching ministries. He is a frequent speaker at
Charismatic and Marian Conferences. He started The Confraternity of
Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in 1996. He is
the moderator of The Servants for the Sacred Heart of JMJ. He is the
author of The Charism of Tongues: A Gift of Prayer and Edification.
from St. John’s Seminary, Camarillo, CA in 1994 for the Archdiocese
of Los Angeles. Fr. Michael has served at Our Lady of Grace in
Encino, St. Frances of Rome in Azusa, California, and is now Pastor
at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Los Nietos, CA. He is very active in
the healing and teaching ministries. He is a frequent speaker at
Charismatic and Marian Conferences. He started The Confraternity of
Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in 1996. He is
the moderator of The Servants for the Sacred Heart of JMJ. He is the
author of The Charism of Tongues: A Gift of Prayer and Edification.
Char Vance If you’ve ever wondered how to convince your friends and
family that faith can be funny and joyful, the spirit and good humor of
this convert might be the answer. Baptized Episcopalian, but
practiced no formal religion, Char was in broadcasting for over 25
years. A tragic accident left her seriously injured. After a well
publicized spiritual and physical healing in Medjugorje, Char
continues to witness throughout the country with her usual
enthusiasm for Our Lord and Our Lady.
family that faith can be funny and joyful, the spirit and good humor of
this convert might be the answer. Baptized Episcopalian, but
practiced no formal religion, Char was in broadcasting for over 25
years. A tragic accident left her seriously injured. After a well
publicized spiritual and physical healing in Medjugorje, Char
continues to witness throughout the country with her usual
enthusiasm for Our Lord and Our Lady.
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| Fr. Doug Lorig is the Spiritual Director for The MIR Center of Arizona and pastor of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. Fr. Lorig is unique in that he was raised a Methodist, ordained an Episcopalian priest, after which he and his family converted to Catholicism. He was ordained a Catholic priest in the Diocese of Phoenix in 1984. His profound love for our Lady and the Eucharist is evident in his daily life. |
Fr. Jozo’s 7 points
1. I will pray a minimum of
at least 1 hour every day
2. I will fast once a week
whether it be Wed. (when Our
Lord went into the desert) or
Friday (when Our Lord was
crucified)
3. I will go to weekly mass
and whenever possible
4. I will make peace with
everybody
5. If possible, I will go to
Medjugorje
6. I will come back to the
conference next year and
bring 5 new people.
7. Say " YES" Father!
1. I will pray a minimum of
at least 1 hour every day
2. I will fast once a week
whether it be Wed. (when Our
Lord went into the desert) or
Friday (when Our Lord was
crucified)
3. I will go to weekly mass
and whenever possible
4. I will make peace with
everybody
5. If possible, I will go to
Medjugorje
6. I will come back to the
conference next year and
bring 5 new people.
7. Say " YES" Father!