2007 RECongress Speaker Listing

Religious Education Congress
March 1, 2007 (Youth Day)
March 2 - 4, 2007

Speaker Index  •  Workshop Listing  •  Speakers/Topics  •  Exhibitor Listing  •  Exhibitor Categories

English Keynote: Rev. Bryan Massingale, STD
"At Table with Jesus: The Welcome and the Challenge of the Light"
Sunday English Address: Jim Wallis
"How Might Spiritual Revival Cause Change"
Sunday Spanish Address: Ricardo Grzona
"Catequista: Luz para alumbrar a las naciones"
Speakers: 198
Number of Workshops: 274
English Workshops: 214
Spanish Workshops: 51
Vietnamese Workshops: 8
Korean Workshops: 1

See our Speakers/Topics Listing


The Speaker listing is alphabetical by last name. "YD" indicates a Youth Day speaker; "KEY" denotes either Saturday Keynote or Sunday addresses; "ENG" indicates an English language workshop; "SP" denotes a Spanish workshop, "VIET" is Vietnamese, "TAG" is Tagalog; "KOR" is Korean. "Workshops" indicates the number of workshops presented by the speaker. End of the listing indicates the workshop sessions numbers (not yet assigned) and titles. Workshops are designed by two numbers separated by a dash. The first number indicates the period; the number after the dash is the workshop number. Workshop numbers -00 to -30 are in English; numbers; -50 to -57 are in Spanish; number -70 is in Vietnamese; number -75 is Tagalog; number -80 is Korean. Asterisks " (*)" indicate taped workshops.

Updated: 23 Nov 2020



Aguilera-Titus, Alejandro
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Young Adult Ministry
     Workshops: 2
     4-51: El ser, saber y saber hacer: Como constructores de la comunidad de fe (*)
     7-51: Discípulos jóvenes en encuentro y misión hoy (*)


Allen Jr., John
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Ecclesiology
     Workshops: 2
     2-01: The Upside-down Church (*)
     5-01: The Cross and the Crescent: Catholicism and Islam and Benedict XVI (*)


Anderle, Donna
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 2
     3-01: Prayer in Motion (*)
     6-01: Dance in the Light (*)


APeX Ministries
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD
     Workshops: 1
        Youth Day: Living Out Love: Caring for Others


Ash, Laura
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 2
     2-02: Dancing Into the Light (*)
     4-01: Playing Together – Praying Together: Using InterPlay in Ministry (*)


Awaipo, Thomas
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Peace/Justice
     Workshops: 1
     3-11: From Hunger to Hope: Formation for Global Solidarity (*)


Bañuelas, Msgr. Arturo
     Language: ENG & SP      Topic(s): Leadership
     Workshops: 2
     1-51: El nueva luz: Cómo el ministerio forma la iglesia y su misión (*)
     5-02: Ministry as New Light in Our Church and World (*)


Beaudoin, Dr. Tom
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Young Adult Ministry & Spirituality
     Workshops: 2
     3-02: The New Adult Catechism and Today's Young Adults
     6-02: Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Catholics: Insights for the Whole Church


Beckman, Betsey
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality & Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 2
     2-02: Dancing Into the Light (*)
     4-01: Playing Together – Praying Together: Using InterPlay in Ministry (*)


Binz, Stephen
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Scripture
     Workshops: 2
     2-03: Stewardship of the Earth: A Biblical Understanding of Responsible Care for Creation (*)
     8-01: A Biblical Spirituality of the Heart: Foundation for Contemporary Devotion to the Sacred Heart (*)


Bird, Nancy
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Elementary Catechesis
     Workshops: 2
     3-03: Four Secrets of the Spirituality of Self-care (*)
     6-03: Simple Pleasures and the Sacramental Life (*)


Boadt, Rev. Lawrence
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Scripture
     Workshops: 2
     1-01: The Old Testament is Good News Too! (*)
     5-03: Jesus the Wisdom Teacher and Old Testament Wisdom (*)


Bondi, Renée
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Life Issues
     Workshops: 1
     2-04: Peace in the Fast Lane


Bowe, Barbara
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Scripture
     Workshops: 2
     6-04: Discipleship and Ministry in the Example of Paul (*)
     7-01: Jesus and the Politics of Compassion (*)


Boyce, Joanne
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD & Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 3
        Youth Day: The Ultimate Extreme Makeover: U.K. Edition -- Changing Lives One Prayer at a Time
     3-25: Stand in the Light: Your Chair is Putting You to Sleep! (*)
     7-22: Stand in the Light: Nourish Your Soul! (*)


Boyle, Rev. Gregory
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Detention Ministry
     Workshops: 1
     8-02: Evangelized by Gang Members: Solidarity and Friendship in the Barrio (*)


Bravo Perez, Benjamin
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music & Sacraments
     Workshops: 2
     1-52: Año litúrgico y año religioso hispano (*)
     5-51: Enormes tareas para los "Mini"stros (*)


Breen, Dr. Elizabeth Crabb
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Homosexuality/AIDS
     Workshops: 1
     3-20: Bringing HIV/AIDS Into The Light (*)


Brennan, Rev. Patrick J.
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Leadership
     Workshops: 2
     1-02: Reconstructing American Community: Catholic Parishes’ Contribution to American Culture (*)
     4-02: The Parish as System: Moving Toward Great Parishes (*)


Brown, Monica
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization & Elementary
     Workshops: 2
     4-03: Sacred Moments – Our Children and Youth Long For Them (*)
     8-03: Quiet My Soul – Caring for the Catechists (*)


Burland, John
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Elementary Catechesis
     Workshops: 2
     6-05: Sing! Move! Celebrate! The Power of Music in Religious Education (*)
     7-02: It’s Elementary! Using Music and Movement Creatively in Religious Education (*)


Burns, Jim
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Family
     Workshops: 1
     1-03: Creating an Intimate Marriage (*)


Calderón Varona, Juan Luis
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Theology
     Workshops: 2
     4-52: La historia de la salvación es nuestra historia (*)
     8-51: Al estilo de Jesús: La moral cristiana en mi historia de salvación (*)


Carotta, Michael
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Junior High & Youth Ministry
     Workshops: 2
     2-05: The Story with Junior-Highers (*)
     5-04: The Spiritual Life of Your Teen (*)


Carrillo Velásquez, Carlos
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Young Adult Ministry
     Workshops: 2
     1-53: Cuando el sufrimiento de los jóvenes no es normal (*)
     5-52: Hacia un liderazgo cristiano (*)


Cheri, Richard
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 1
     4-04: It's a Brighter Day! (*)


Chesto, Dr. Kathleen
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Family & Parenting
     Workshops: 2
     1-04: This Little Light of Mine
     4-05: Light in the Darkness: Family in Times of Crisis


Cho, Katherine Ja-Eun
     Language: KOR      Topic(s): Korean Workshop
     Workshops: 2
     5-75: Korean Workshop (Ministry with Korean-American Youth and Young Adults – Is There Still Hope?) (*)
 

Clarke, Rev. Jim
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Leadership & Spirituality
     Workshops: 2
     3-04: Ritual as a Means of Transformation in the Light (*)
     7-20: More Than a Job: Responding to the Call (*)


Coloroso, Barbara
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Family
     Workshops: 2
     4-06: Kids Are Worth It! Giving Your Child the Gift of Inner Discipline
     5-05: Parenting Through Crisis: Helping Kids in Time of Loss, Grief and Change


Cooney, Rory
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 1
     
  2-11: Christ the Icon: A Musical Prayer Experience Echoing the Love & Call of Christ


Cortez, Jaime
     Language: ENG & SP      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 2
     2-51: Improvising on the Guitar/ Improvisando en la guitarra
     5-06: Advent Music: Music of Hope, Joy and Promise/ La música para el Adviento: Cantos de esperanza, júbilo y promesa


Covarrubias, Maria
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Adult Catechesis
     Workshops: 1
     5-53: La familia: un ministerio de gracia y esperanza (*)


Cozzens, Rev. Donald B.
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Parish & Priesthood
     Workshops: 2
     4-07: Freeing Celibacy (*)
     7-03: Integrity and Gospel Leadership (*)


Crosby, Michael
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Peace/Justice
     Workshops: 2
     2-06: Does Our Image of God Do Justice to God? (*)
     5-07: The Eucharist and Justice (*)


Cusick, Rev. John C.
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Young Adult Ministry
     Workshops: 2
     6-06: We Lead Sacred Lives – Even When We Don’t Think So! (*)
     7-04: Confronting the Massive Secularity of Today’s Young Adults (*)


Daigle, Gary
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 1
     2-11: Christ the Icon: A Musical Prayer Experience Echoing the Love & Call of Christ
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Dao, Rev. Anthony
     Language: VIET      Topic(s): Asian Pacific Perspective
     Workshops: 1
     5-70: Vietnamese Workshop (*)


de la Parte París, Rev. Angel
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Adult Catechesis
     Workshops: 2
     2-52: Dificultades, hoy, en la transmisión de la fe (*)
     5-54: Aprender a orar con niños y jóvenes (*)


Deignan, Kathleen
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality
     Workshops: 2
     6-07: Praying the Hours with Thomas Merton (*)
     7-10: "Lectio Divina" with Thomas Merton (*)


Dell'Oro, Dr. Roberto
     Language: ENG & SP      Topic(s): Morality
     Workshops: 2
     2-07: Rethinking the Gift: Of Origins, Creation and the Ethics of Life (*)
     7-52: Repensar en don de la vida: Teología y ética (*)


Dempsey, Carol
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Scripture
     Workshops: 2
     3-05: Isaiah: God’s Poet of Light (*)
     4-08: The God of the Prophets: A Theological Tapestry (*)


Dinh Duc Dao, Joseph
     Language: VIET      Topic(s): Vietnamese
     Workshops: 1
     7-70: Vietnamese Workshop (*)


Ditewig, Dcn. William
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Leadership
     Workshops: 2
     5-08: The Evolving Role of Deacons in the Contemporary Church: Trends & Issues (*)
     8-04: Deacons Today and Tomorrow: How Do They Fit Into the Contemporary Church? (*)


Doran, Ken
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Junior High
     Workshops: 1
     5-09: The Challenge of Evangelization (*)


Downey, Dr. Michael J.
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Youth Ministry
     Workshops: 2
     1-05: The Light of Grace (*)
     8-05: “Hear! I Am” (*)


Early Childhood Board,
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Early Childhood
     Workshops: 1
     5-10: Illuminating the Young Child’s Faith Journey (*)


East, Rev. Ray
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 1
     7-05: Bearers of Light: A Gift and Challenge (*)


Ellair, Steven
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Elementary Catechesis
     Workshops: 2
     2-08: You Mean They Don’t All Learn the Same Way? (*)
     7-06: Effective Prayer with Children: It’s Easier Than you Think! (*)


Evevard, Tammy
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD
     Workshops: 1
        Youth Day: Live Out Love – Even in the Hallways!


Fabing, Rev. Bob
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 1
     1-06: How Do I Go To God With My Love, Joy, Need, Fear, Sorrow and Anger?


Farmer, Brad
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD
     Workshops: 1
        Youth Day: Living Out Love: Caring for Others


Farrell, Patricia
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality
     Workshops: 1
     6-02: Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Catholics: Insights for the Whole Church


Ferder, Fran
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Sexuality & Psychology
     Workshops: 2
     5-11: Sex and the City of God: Where Love and Justice Meet (*)
     8-08: Can We Talk? Finding Intimacy in a Culture of Isolation (*)


Fernández, Santiago
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 1
     1-55: La comisión litúrgica en la parroquia – ¿bendición o confusión?


Ficocelli, Elizabeth
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Elementary Catechesis
     Workshops: 2
     2-09: How to Prepare Children – and Their Parents – for the Sacraments (*)
     8-06: How to Prepare Children – and Their Parents – for the Sacraments (repeat) (*)


Filochowski, Julian
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 2
     5-12: Throwing Light on Globalization (*)
     7-07: Oscar Romero of the Americas – A Martyr for the 21st Century (*)


Finke, Rudolf
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Sexuality
     Workshops: 1
     3-51: La comprensión como camino al amor (*)


Flecha Andrés, Rev. José-Román
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Morality & Adult Catechesis
     Workshops: 2
     2-53: Formación de la conciencia moral (*)
     7-53: Educación de adultos en valores y virtudes (*)


Florian, Dr. Lorenzo
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization & Elementary
     Workshops: 2
     6-51: La misa dominical: Cantemos como familia
     7-54: Los niños cantan a Dios


Florian, Amy
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 2
     1-07: Did Your Heart Burn Within You?
     7-08: What Am I Supposed To Do With These Kids?


Florian, D.J.
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 1
     8-07: The Resurrection of the Body: Can I Get an Upgrade? (*)


Ford, Paul
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 1
     7-09: Be Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit: The Theology and Spirituality of the Sacrament of Confirmation (*)


Fragomeni, Rev. Richard
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 2
     2-11: Christ the Icon: A Musical Prayer Experience Echoing the Love & Call of Christ
     4-09: Easter Spirituality in the Middle of Lent (*)


Freeburg, Sr. Paule
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Elementary
     Workshops: 1
     3-24: Celebrating and Praying the Word with Children: Enriching Their Relationship with God

Funk, Sr. Mary Margaret
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality & Music
     Workshops: 2
     6-07: Praying the Hours with Thomas Merton (*)
     7-10: "Lectio Divina" with Thomas Merton (*)


Gaillardetz, Dr. Richard
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Family & Ecclesiology/Marriage
     Workshops: 2
     1-08: The Making of the Church: Five Insights Vatican II Can Still Offer Us (*)
     3-06: Marriage and the Domestic Church: A School of Discipleship (*)


Galipeau, Dr. Jerry
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization & Catechumenate
     Workshops: 2
     6-08: The Catholic Apprentice: “You’re Hired!” (*)
     7-11: Formation and Evangelization: Whole Community Catechesis (*)


Gallagher, Michael Paul
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality
     Workshops: 2
     2-10: Culture: Faith’s Friend or Foe? (*)
     5-13: Ingredients of Faith for Today (*)


García-Mina, Ana
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Elementary & Family
     Workshops: 2
     1-54: Aprender de los fracasos (*)
     4-53: La evolución del sentimiento religioso y la educación en la fe en nuestra vida (*)


Gateley, Edwina
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality & Theology
     Workshops: 2
     5-14: One Woman’s Faith Journey
     7-12: Soul Sisters – Women in Scripture


Gilbert, The Rev. Richard
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Life Issues
     Workshops: 2
     1-09: When Kids Grieve: Parents, Schools, Congregations and Communities Working Together (*)
     7-13: When Grief Follows a Suicide: Are God’s Loving Arms Wide Enough for All of Us? (*)


Ginel Vielva, Rev. Alvaro
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Family & Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 2
     2-54: La vida es una eucaristía (Sacramento de la Eucaristía) (*)
     5-55: Vivir perdonados (Sacramento de la Penitencia) (*)


Gordon, Dr. Greer
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Women's Issues & Theology
     Workshops: 2
     3-07: Women's Issues/Church Issues: Surviving Impoverishment (*)
     8-09: The Bystander's Dilemma: A Matter of Conscience (*)


Grant, Joe
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD & Confirmation
     Workshops: 2
        Youth Day: Wider Arms and Bigger Hearts: Reaching In and Reaching Out to the World with Love
     3-08: From Curing to Caring: Solidarity That Changes Young People’s Lives (*)


Groody, Rev. Daniel G.
     Language: ENG & SP      Topic(s): Immigration
     Workshops: 2
     3-52: La migración mexicana y espiritualidad cristiana (*)
     6-09: Mexican Immigration and Christian Spirituality (*)


Groome, Thomas
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 2
     3-09: The Future of Ministry: Our Best Hopes (*)
     4-10: Horizons and Hopes for Religious Education: Our Way Forward (*)


Grzona, Ricardo
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Spirituality
     Workshops: 2
     6-52: Del discipulado a la misión: Espiritualidad bíblica del catequista (*)
     Key: Asamblea: Catequista: Luz para alumbrar a las naciones (*)


Haas, David
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 2
     5-15: Every Time I Feel The Spirit: Celebrating the Breath of Life
     7-14: The Ministry of Liturgical Music: A Musical, Liturgical and Pastoral Mission


Hahnenberg, Edward
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Ecclesiology & Young Adult Ministry
     Workshops: 2
     4-11: Reading Them Again for the First Time: The Documents of Vatican II Today (*)
     8-10: Co-workers in the Vineyard: Toward a Total Theology of Ministry (*)


Hailer, Sr. Gretchen
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Media
     Workshops: 1
     2-12: Helping Kids Mind the Media (*)


Halsey-Hoover, Sharon
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 1
     3-10: "Conversations with Dorothy Day" (*)


Hart, Sarah
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD
     Workshops: 1
        Youth Day: Lost That Loving Feeling?


Hart, Mark
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD & Youth Ministry & Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 3
        Youth Day: Okay, Jesus Loves Me … Now What?!?
     1-10: Evangelization: Everyday Catechesis, Every Day (*)
     4-12: “I’d Like to See That”: Getting Young People Excited About Scripture (*)


Hastings, Joe
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Peace/Justice
     Workshops: 1
     3-11: From Hunger to Hope: Formation for Global Solidarity (*)


Haugen, Marty
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 2
     1-11: In the Days to Come: Liturgy and the Call to Peacemaking
     4-13: Only You, O God: Simple Songs for Worship


Hayes-Bautista, Dr. David
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Life Issues
     Workshops: 1
     2-55: Las contribuciones de los hispanos en California (*)


Heagle, Rev. John
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Sexuality & Psychology
     Workshops: 2
     5-11: Sex and the City of God: Where Love and Justice Meet (*)
     8-08: Can We Talk? Finding Intimacy in a Culture of Isolation (*)


Hershey, Rev. Terry
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality
     Workshops: 2
     1-12: Self-help for Dummies: Living an Abundant Life (*)
     4-14: Lost in Wonder: Finding Heaven on Earth (*)


Hoang, Linh
     Language: VIET      Topic(s): Vietnamese
     Workshops: 2
     2-70: Vietnamese Workshop (*)
     8-70: Vietnamese Workshop (*)


Huebsch, Bill
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 1
     1-13: Whatever Happened to Grace? (*)


Huggins, Jamie
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 1
     5-25: Dancing in the Light


Hulburt, Dorothy
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechumenate
     Workshops: 1
     5-16: RCIA: Deep Within – Finding New Life in the Scrutinies (*)


Hyland, Maura
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Elementary Catechesis
     Workshops: 1
     8-15: Fostering Children’s Religious Imagination (*)


Jansen, Frank
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization & Topic of Choice
     Workshops: 2
     3-12: Passing the Torch: Creating Households of Faith
     5-18: Endless Is Your Love


Jansen, ValLimar
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization & Topic of Choice
     Workshops: 2
     3-12: Passing the Torch: Creating Households of Faith
     5-18: Endless Is Your Love


Joncas, Rev. Jan Michael
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Theology
     Workshops: 2
     4-15: Icons: Theology in Color and Light
     7-15: The Eucharistic Prayer: Theology and Music


Kelly, Matthew
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD & Spirituality
     Workshops: 3
        Youth Day: Becoming the-Best-Version-of-Yourself
     2-13: The Genius of Catholic Spirituality (*)
     6-10: The Seven Levels of Intimacy (*)


Kempf, Rev. Joe
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Sacraments
     Workshops: 2
     1-14: Gospel Values – For Children of All Ages! (*)
     5-17: Baptism: Life Now … And at the Hour of Our Death (*)


Kendzia, Tom
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 1
     5-18: Endless Is Your Love


Kennett, Colette
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Youth Ministry
     Workshops: 2
     3-13: Put on a Happy Face (*)
     6-11: Come With Me Into the Fields (*)


Kicanas, Most Rev. Gerald
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Ecclesiology
     Workshops: 2
     1-15: Co-workers in the Vineyard (*)
     2-14: Collaboration in Ministry (*)


Knowles, Jim
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Youth Ministry
     Workshops: 1
     7-16: Amazing Youth Mission Trips: How to Choose the Best for You (*)


Krout, Keri
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Early Childhood
     Workshops: 2
     1-16: What I Know For Sure: Gifts to Give Children (*)
     4-16: Seven Styles of Learning in the Pre-school Environment (*)


Lawton, Liam
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 1
     8-11: The Grace of Each Moment


Leonard, Rev. Richard
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD & Media
     Workshops: 3
        Youth Day: Live Out Love in the Media: Internet Responsibility and Media Mindfulness
     1-17: The Da Vinci Code, The Omen, and Brokeback Mountain: A Catholic Response to Contemporary Cinema
     7-17: Preaching to the Converted: How Do We Preach and Teach the Good News to Modern People?


Levo, Lynn
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Sexuality & Leadership
     Workshops: 2
     4-17: Our Hunger for Intimacy
     8-12: Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in Leadership


Levy, Eduardo
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Elementary Catechesis
     Workshops: 2
     5-56: Los preadolescentes 11-13 años y su Confirmación (*)
     8-52: Los adolescentes 15-18 años y la Confirmación (*)


López, Laura
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Adult Catechesis
     Workshops: 1
     2-56: ¡La transformación de corazón de los adultos a través de la catequesis litúrgica! (*)


López Gutiérrez, Siro
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 2
     3-53: Símbolos, arte y celebración litúrgica (*)
     6-53: Arte contemporáneo y cristianismo (*)


Mahon, Sean
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 1
     8-21: Liturgical Music Extreme Makeover II (*)


Malone, Most Rev. Richard J.
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Adult Catechesis
     Workshops: 2
     1-18: The NDC and Adult Faith Formation: Enriching the Vision (*)
     3-14: "U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults": Exploring Its Riches (*)


Manibusan, Jesse
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 2
     3-15: Reject the Stranger; Stumbling in the Darkness (*)
     8-13: Young Adults – Finding Our Place, and the Church Finding Us (*)


Marins, José
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Ecclesiology
     Workshops: 2
     6-54: CELAM V en Brasil (*)
     7-55: La tentación de los fundamentalismos (*)


Markham, Donna
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Topics of choice
     Workshops: 2
     4-18: Leadership Skills for the Common Good (*)
     6-12: Pastoral Challenges: Managing Difficult People (*)


Marquez, Cesar
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 1
     8-21: Liturgical Music Extreme Makeover II (*)


Martin, Rev. James
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality
     Workshops: 2
     3-16: Laughing with the Saints: Joy in the Spiritual Life (*)
     6-02: Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Catholics: Insights for the Whole Church


Martin, Diarmuid
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Peace/Justice
     Workshops: 2
     4-19: Does Religion Have a Place in a Technological Society? (*)
     7-18: The Common Good in an Unequal World (*)
             (formerly titled "The Church Desired by Vatican II)


Massingale, Rev. Bryan
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): KEY & Morality
     Workshops: 2
     5-19: Malcolm X and Catholic Social Teaching (*)
     Key: Sat Key: Standing in the Light of a Jesus Who Welcomes All (*)


Matovina, Timothy
     Language: ENG & SP      Topic(s): Theology
     Workshops: 2
     4-54: Encarnación: La inmigración de Dios (*)
     6-13: Incarnation: The Immigration of God (*)


McCarty, Robert
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD & Family & Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 2
        Youth Day: Grief and Loss – Holding On In Times of Trouble
     2-15: Maintaining Faithfulness Amid Tension and Ambiguity (*)
     


McCarty, Maggie
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD & Family & Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 2
        Youth Day: Grief and Loss – Holding On In Times of Trouble
     3-17: Advocacy: Standing With, By and For Young People (*)
     


McDonald, Sr. Peggy
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Theology
     Workshops: 2
     2-16: The Our Father: Ever Ancient, Ever New (*)
     5-20: There's Something About Mary: Our Teacher, Model, Guide in Contemplating the Face of Christ (*)


McDonald, Judy
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD & Evangelization
     Workshops: 1
        Youth Day: Being Christian to Your Family -- It Can Be Done!


McGrath, Bro. Michael O'Neill
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 1
     3-18: Christ the Teacher, Christ the Student (*)


McKenna, Dr. Megan
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality
     Workshops: 2
     1-19: Stand in the Light: Don’t Just Do Something – Stand There! (*)
     6-14: Stand in the Light: Don’t Just Stand There, Do Something – Absorb the Light! (*)


McMahon, Most Rev. Malcolm
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Ecumenism
     Workshops: 1
     4-20: Nostra Aetate – 40 Years Later (*)


Melendez, Tony
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD
     Workshops: 1
        Youth Day: Living with Passion, Living with Commitment, Being Who You Are Called to Be!


Meléndez-Colón, Juan Roberto
     Language: ENG & SP      Topic(s): Detention Ministry
     Workshops: 2
     2-17: On Death Row: A System of Guilty Until Proven Innocent (*)
     7-56: En el pabellón de la muerte: Un sistema de culpable hasta probado inocente (*)


Monterastelli, Gene
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD
     Workshops: 1
        Youth Day: Living Out Love: Caring for Others


Mullen, Rev. Patrick
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Scripture
     Workshops: 2
     3-19: Listening to Luke (*)
     4-21: Jesus the Jew (*)


Murray, Rev. J-Glenn
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 2
     1-20: Living in the Light: The Unfolding of the Liturgical Year (*)
     2-18: Embody the Light: Full, Conscious and Active Participation in the Eucharist (*)


Musgrave, Hilary
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization & Elementary
     Workshops: 2
     4-03: Sacred Moments – Our Children and Youth Long For Them (*)
     8-03: Quiet My Soul – Caring for the Catechists (*)


Nagel, Leland
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis
     Workshops: 1
     8-14: Igniting the Passion of Catholic Beliefs and Rituals (*)


Ngo, Rev. Peter
     Language: VIET      Topic(s): Asian Pacific
     Workshops: 1
     4-70: Vietnamese Workshop (*)


Noguez Alcantara, Rev. Armando
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Scripture
     Workshops: 2
     3-54: Los primeros discípulos y misioneros de Jesucristo (*)
     6-55: Las estructuras familiares y el discipulado cristiano (*)


O'Donohue, John
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality
     Workshops: 2
     2-19: Putting on the Mind of Dawn: Toward a Spirituality of Awakening
     5-21: The Twilight Wisdom of the Heart: The Art of Harvesting Your Inner Light


Ondrla, Christine
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 2
     2-20: What Are You Doing Next Lent? (*)
     8-16: Singing and Praying the Seasons (*)


O'Reilly, Brendan
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Elementary Catechesis
     Workshops: 1
     8-15: Fostering Children’s Religious Imagination (*)


Osborne, Rev. Kenan B.
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Sacraments
     Workshops: 2
     4-22: The Sacramentality of the Permanent Diaconate (*)
     7-19: Eucharistic Spirituality (*)


Pacatte, Sr. Rose
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Media
     Workshops: 1
     2-12: Helping Kids Mind the Media (*)


Paradise, Jo Ann
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Junior High
     Workshops: 2
     1-21: See with New Eyes: Forming the Mind and Heart in Junior High (*)
     6-15: Priest, Prophet and King – Really? (*)


Parra Sánchez, Abundio
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Scripture
     Workshops: 2
     6-56: Dos formas de sobrellevar la pena: Job y Eclesiastés (*)
     8-53: La alegría de vivir: Libro del Eclesiástico o Ben Sirá (*)


Patin, Mike
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Youth Ministry
     Workshops: 2
     1-22: Working with Youth – New Challenges, Same Commitments (*)
     2-21: Extreme Makeover: Current Trends in Youth Ministry (*)


Pavlik, Dr. Robert
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 2
     1-23: Multiple Intelligence Applications – Part I (*)
     6-16: Multiple Intelligence Applications – Part II (*)


Phan, Peter
     Language: ENG & VIET      Topic(s): Ecclesiology & Asian Pacific
     Workshops: 2
     1-70: Vietnamese Workshop (*)
     4-23: Church: A Community of Immigrants (*)


Phong, Bro. Fortunat
     Language: VIET      Topic(s): Asian Pacific
     Workshops: 2
     3-70: Vietnamese Workshop (*)
     6-70: Vietnamese Workshop (*)


Piranio, Josie
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 1
     8-17: Bearers of the Light: The Mission of the Church in Today’s World (*)


Ponnet, Fr. Chris
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Homosexuality/AIDS
     Workshops: 1
     3-20: Bringing HIV/AIDS Into The Light (*)


Precht Bañados, Rev. Cristian
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Spirituality
     Workshops: 2
     6-57: Espiritualidad sacerdotal contemporánea (*)
     8-54: El encuentro con Cristo en la liturgia (*)


Prejean, Sr. Helen
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Detention Ministry
     Workshops: 1
     6-17: The Death of Innocents (*)


Quinlivan, Sr. Carol
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Leadership
     Workshops: 1
     7-20: More Than a Job: Responding to the Call (*)


Raab, Rev. Ronald
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music & Catechumenate
     Workshops: 2
     6-18: Liturgical Spirituality: Source of Transformation (*)
     8-18: Welcoming the Starving: RCIA as Bread for Parish Life (*)


Reichsman, Judith
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality & Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 2
     2-02: Dancing Into the Light (*)
     4-01: Playing Together – Praying Together: Using InterPlay in Ministry (*)


Ricard, Rev. R. Tony
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Topic of Choice
     Workshops: 1
     6-19: “I Still Believe!” (*)


Righteous B
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD
     Workshops: 1
        Youth Day: Whut It Doo? Falling in Love with Jesus


Rivera, Eduardo
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 1
     5-57: Las Últimas Siete Palabras de Cristo


Rivera, Jorge
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 1
     5-57: Las Últimas Siete Palabras de Cristo


Rodríguez Zambrana, Rev. Domingo
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Ecclesiology
     Workshops: 2
     5-58: La iglesia que somos – La iglesia que querémos ser (*)
     8-55: El misterio de dios encarnado en su iglesia (*)


Rohr, Rev. Richard
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality
     Workshops: 2
     3-21: Jesus as the First Non-dualistic Teacher of the West (*)
     4-24: Paul as the Successor of Jesus in Non-dual Thinking (*)


Rolheiser, Rev. Ronald
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality
     Workshops: 2
     1-24: Keeping a Mellow Heart in a Bitter Time (*)
     6-20: Sweating Blood in the Garden of Gethsemane – Jesus as Lover (*)


Rubalcava, Pedro
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 1
     1-55: La comisión litúrgica en la parroquia – ¿bendición o confusión?


Rupp, Joyce
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality
     Workshops: 2
     1-25: Dusting Off Our Prayer (*)
     7-21: Discovering Our Hidden Treasure (*)


Saso, Steve
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Family & Parenting
     Workshops: 2
     2-22: Parenting Your Teen with TLC (*)
     5-22: Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child (*)


Saso, Patt
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Family & Parenting
     Workshops: 2
     2-22: Parenting Your Teen with TLC (*)
     5-22: Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child (*)


Scally, Anna
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Media
     Workshops: 1
     5-23: Tune In: Use Their Issues, Teach to Their Issues, Touch Their Hearts! (*)


Shea, John
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality & Storytelling
     Workshops: 2
     4-25: Seeing By the Light of Another: Learning from Other People’s Stories (*)
     6-21: Standing in the Light of the Gospel of Luke: Spirituality and Justice (*)


Smith-Christopher, Dr. Daniel
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Scripture
     Workshops: 2
     1-26: Tantalizing Teens with the Inspired Scriptures (*)
     8-19: Biblical Border-Running: Violating the Lines that Separate Us (*)


Smollin, Sr. Anne Bryan
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality
     Workshops: 2
     5-24: Be Open to the Light: Laughter is a Tool (*)
     8-20: Looking for Beauty and Light Moments (*)


Sofield, Bro. Loughlan
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Leadership
     Workshops: 2
     3-22: Parish Leadership: Practical Skills (*)
     6-22: Leadership: The Person of the Leader (*)


Soto, Most Rev. Jaime
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Young Adults/Sexuality
     Workshops: 1
     4-55: Como hablar sobre la sexualidad con los jóvenes: Una perspectiva de fe (*)


Stanley, Mike
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD & Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 3
        Youth Day: The Ultimate Extreme Makeover: U.K. Edition -- Changing Lives One Prayer at a Time
     3-25: Stand in the Light: Your Chair is Putting You to Sleep! (*)
     7-22: Stand in the Light: Nourish Your Soul! (*)


Stenzel, Pam
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD & Sexuality
     Workshops: 3
        Youth Day: Sex Still Has a Price Tag
     2-23: Communicating Chastity Effectively to this Generation (*)
     6-23: Strengthening the Family: Building Character (*)


Stephan, Curtis
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD
     Workshops: 1
        Youth Day: Lost That Loving Feeling?


Sullivan, Sr. Maureen
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Theology
     Workshops: 2
     3-23: Salt for the Earth, Light for the World (*)
     6-25: The Eucharist: Reconciliation, Remembrance, Rejoicing (*)


Sumner, Lizabeth
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Life Issues
     Workshops: 1
     4-26: Helping Our Children, Adolescents & Adults When They Are Grieving the Death of a Loved One (*)


Sweeney, Anne
     
(Speaker canceled)


Tagle
, Most Rev. Luis Antonio
     Language: ENG & TAG      Topic(s): Multicultural
     Workshops: 2
     2-25: Migration and the Formation of a Missionary Church (*)
     4-80: Tagalog Workshop (*)


Tejerina-Arias, Dr. Gonzalo
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Theology & Ecumenism
     Workshops: 2
     4-56: Ejes doctrinales de la revelación Judeo-cristiana (*)
     8-56: La fe cristiana entre el racionalismo y el fideísmo (*)


Theisen, Michael
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Youth Ministry & Confirmation
     Workshops: 2
     4-27: Adolescent Catechesis: New Approaches to Old Truths (*)
     8-22: Re-imagining Adolescent Catechesis for the Next Generation (*)


Trevisan, Teolide Maria
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Ecclesiology
     Workshops: 2
     6-54: V CELAM en Brasil (*)
     7-55: La tentación de los fundamentalismos (*)


Valenzuela, Victor
     Language: ENG & SP      Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 2
     1-56: El arte de enseñar los sacramentos (*)
     6-24: Using Art to Teach Religious Education (*)


Vanacore, Vic
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 1
     8-21: Liturgical Music Extreme Makeover II (*)


Vázquez Allegue, Jaime
     Language: SP      Topic(s): Scripture
     Workshops: 2
     3-55: Los manuscritos del Mar Muerto (*)
     4-57: El evangelio de Judas (*)


VerEecke, Rev. Robert
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 1
     5-25: Dancing in the Light


Walker, Christopher
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Elementary & Liturgy/Music
     Workshops: 2
     3-24: Celebrating and Praying the Word with Children: Enriching Their Relationship with God
     6-26: Music of Light – or Music “Lite”? (*)


Wallis, Jim
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): KEY & Peace/Justice
     Workshops: 2
     6-27: God’s Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn’t Get It (*)
     Key: Sun Address: How Might Spiritual Revival Cause Change? (*)


Wells, David
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): YD & Catechesis/Evangelization
     Workshops: 3
        Youth Day: The Ultimate Extreme Makeover: U.K. Edition -- Changing Lives One Prayer at a Time
     3-25: Stand in the Light: Your Chair is Putting You to Sleep! (*)
     7-22: Stand in the Light: Nourish Your Soul! (*)


Wenc, Char
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Family & Communications
     Workshops: 2
     3-26: Parenting – Are We Having Fun Yet!
     6-28: You Can’t Do God’s Work Without It – Five Skills to Kick Your Communication to the Next Level


Weston, Rev. Thomas
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Ecclesiology
     Workshops: 2
     2-26: Nicea: A Refresher Course (*)
     4-29: There is Much More to Not Drinking than Just Not Drinking (*)


White, Ana Arista
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Disabilities
     Workshops: 2
     2-27: Attention, Please! Managing Behavioral Needs in the Religious Education Classroom
     8-23: Everybody Celebrate! Meeting Diverse Needs with Multi-Sensory Sacramental Preparation


White, Dr. Joseph
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Disabilities
     Workshops: 2
     2-27: Attention, Please! Managing Behavioral Needs in the Religious Education Classroom
     8-23: Everybody Celebrate! Meeting Diverse Needs with Multi-Sensory Sacramental Preparation


Whyte, David
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality
     Workshops: 2
     3-27: Faith: Living Out the Full Cycle of Creation
     6-29: Thresholds: Navigating the Difficult Transitions of Life


Wicks, Robert
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Spirituality
     Workshops: 2
     4-28: Crossing the Desert: The Spirituality of Letting Go and Inner Freedom
     7-23: Taking the Next Step in the Spiritual Life


Yzaguirre, John
     Language: ENG & SP      Topic(s): Family
     Workshops: 2
     3-56: La intimidad emocional y espiritual en el matrimonio (*)
     5-26: How to Overcome Marital Crises (*)


Yzaguirre, Claire
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Marriage & Family
     Workshops: 1
     5-26: How to Overcome Marital Crises (*)


Zanzig, Barbara
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Disabilities
     Workshops: 1
     7-24: From Mental Illness to Spiritual Wisdom: A Father-Daughter Odyssey (*)


Zanzig, Tom
     Language: ENG      Topic(s): Adult Catechesis & Disabilities
     Workshops: 2
     5-27: Becoming an Adult Catholic: Spirituality, Religion and the Struggle for Integrity (*)
     7-24: From Mental Illness to Spiritual Wisdom: A Father-Daughter Odyssey (*)

 


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