Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted

Bishop, Diocese of Phoenix

Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Lincoln, Neb., July 2, 1973. He was installed as the Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix December 20, 2003. Prior to his arrival in Phoenix he served as Bishop of Wichita, Kansas, after being ordained Coadjutor Bishop on April 20, 1999. Before serving in Wichita, he served as the Rector / President of the Pontifical College Josephinum, a Catholic Seminary in Columbus, Ohio.

Since 1974, Bishop Olmsted has been a member of the Jesus Caritas fraternity of priests, and thus has been deeply influenced by the witness and wisdom of Charles de Foucauld and by the prayers and encouragement of many brother priests.

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Steve Bollman, Speaker

Paradisus Dei / That Man is You

During a highly successful career trading energy derivatives, Steve experienced firsthand the profound pressures placed on men and families in modern society. He also witnessed the tremendous impact a man of faith can have at home, at work and in greater society.

In 2002, he set aside his professional interests to found Paradisus Dei, an organization of lay Catholics dedicated to the renewal of marriage and family life. In 2004, Steve developed the That Man is You! men's program, which has quickly established itself as one of the Church's premier men's programs as it moves across the country transforming men, marriages and families. In 2006, Steve began development of The Choice Wine, a program designed to help the entire family experience the superabundance of God within family life.

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Patrick Coffin, Speaker

Radio Host, Catholic Answers Live

Patrick Coffin is a dynamic speaker, emcee, and host of the top-rated national radio show, Catholic Answers LIVE. He has degrees in theology and philosophy from McGill University in Montreal and Franciscan University of Steubenville. A former stage actor, Patrick has appeared on the FOX Channel, Comedy Central, and EWTN. As a writer, his work has appeared in Inside the Vatican, The National Catholic Register, The Toronto Star, St. Austin Review, New Oxford Review and others. His first book is titled Sex Au Naturel: What It Is and Why It's Good For Your Marriage, with a Foreword by Peter Kreeft.

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Dr. Ray Guarendi, Speaker

Nationally Syndicated Radio Host and Author

Dr. Ray Guarendi is the father of 10, clinical psychologist, author, public speaker and nationally syndicated radio host. His radio show― "The Doctor Is In" ― can be heard weekdays.

Dr. Ray's experience includes school districts, Head Start programs, mental health centers, substance abuse programs, inpatient psychiatric centers, juvenile courts, and a private practice.

Dr. Ray has been a regular guest on national radio and television, including Oprah, Joan Rivers, Scott Ross Prime Time, 700 Club, Gordon Elliot, and CBS This Morning. He's appeared on regional radio and television shows in over 40 states and Canada. He has been the program psychologist for Cleveland's Morning Exchange, Pittsburgh 2-Day, and AM Indiana. He has written many books. His first book, You're a Better Parent Than You Think! is now in its twenty-eighth printing. Other books include: Back to the Family, Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime, Good Discipline, Great Teens, Adoption: Choosing It, Living It, Loving It, Raising Good Kids: Back to Family Basics, and his newest book, Marriage: Small Steps, Big Rewards.

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Hector Molina, Speaker

Catholic Speaker and Evangelist

Hector Antonio Molina, Jr. is a dynamic bilingual lay Catholic speaker and evangelist with over 20 years of experience in professional pastoral ministry and leadership in the Church. From the age of 15, Hector has devoted himself to responding to Venerable John Paul II's call for a "New Evangelization". It was during his early years as a Youth Minister that Hector discerned his call to lay ecclesial ministry.

He pursued his theological studies at St. John's University while serving as Pastoral Associate at the historic St. John the Baptist Parish in his home Diocese of Brooklyn. He served in this capacity for over a decade before relocating to the Archdiocese of St. Louis where he served for six years under the episcopal leadership of then Archbishop Raymond Leo Burke, both as Director of Hispanic Ministry and later as founding Director of The Office for the New Evangelization.

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Michael John Poirier, Speaker

This gentle man, Michael John Poirier, has wrapped his prayers in songs and presented them as gifts to listeners and to God. He has sung in bus stations to comfort lonely, weary travelers, on street corners to calm the hurried, in hospitals to relieve the suffering and in soup kitchens to fill the hungry. Michael's music speaks of forgiveness, peace, and love from the perspective of someone who knows what it takes to forgive, and the wonderful blessings it brings.

One of 12 children, Michael's public music life began at age 14. His story winds through a variety of venues along life's way, and always with the gentle nudging of God saying 'return to prayer'. Today, Michael–singer, songwriter and storyteller–travels with his family throughout the United States, changing hearts and lives as they spread their message of God's love and mercy through parish missions, candlelight prayer concerts, and Eucharistic Adoration. His music is filled with prayers of encouragement, comfort, forgiveness and mercy, and touches the lives of all…people of all faiths, and those who are new and old to the Christian faith.

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Terry Kennedy, Emcee

Terry is a former All-Star Major League Baseball catcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1978–80), San Diego Padres (1981–86), Baltimore Orioles (1987–88) and San Francisco Giants (1989–91). Kennedy batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He is the son of former major league player and manager Bob Kennedy.

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Craig Colson, Music

Catholic Musician and Composer

Catholic Musicians and Songwriters Craig & Kristen Colson are a husband and wife team who lead music together at Saint Jerome Catholic Church in Phoenix, AZ. They have recently completed their first collection of contemporary, verbatim Psalm Responses with Spirit & Song entitled Fill Us With Your Love.

Craig & Kristen have presented at LIFE TEEN Music conferences as well as at National Pastoral Musicians conventions. Craig has been a Music & Liturgy Director in the Phoenix area for the past 18 years. Currently, Craig provides some of the music suggestions and writes Liturgical articles in the Life Teen Liturgy resource guides. He is also a contributer for a Musicians BLOG on the Life Teen Web Site. He has served in the Diocese of Phoenix at many Diocesan events and is skilled in Piano, Guitar, Voice, Percussion & Drums.

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