2011 RECongress Speaker Listing

Saturday Keynote	Jack Jezreel “Gathered and Sent: Saints, Prophets and Martyrs on a Mission”(*) Saturday. 8:30 am -- Convention Arena
Sunday English Address	Greer Gordon "The Cross as Transformation”(*) Sunday, 8:30 a.m. -- Convention Ballroom
Sunday Spanish Address	Dora Tobar Mensbrugghe "Cómo Hablar de Dios a las Mujeres y Hombres de Hoy"(*) Domingo, 8:30 a.m. -- Convention Hall B
Number of Speakers:	193
Number of Workshops:	308
English Workshops:	219
Youth Day Workshops:	26
Spanish Workshops:	54
Vietnamese Workshops:	8

The Speaker listing is alphabetical by last name. "YD" indicates a Youth Day speaker; "KEY" denotes either Saturday Keynote or Sunday addresses. Language indicated by "ENG" for an English language workshop; "SP" for a Spanish workshop and "VIET" for a Vietnamese workshop. Workshops indicates the number of workshops presented by the speaker. Workshop sessions are designed by two numbers separated by a dash. The first number indicates the period; the number after the dash is the workshop number. When they are assigned, workshop numbers -00 to -30 are in English; numbers; -50 to -59 are in Spanish; number -70 is in Vietnamese (number -80 is Korean). Asterisks "(*)" indicate which workshop will be recorded on Audio CD.

Some Arena/Hall B speakers have provided handouts, noted as "Download Handout" or "Bajar apuntes."

	Dr. Shauna Adams, EdD Language: English Topic(s): Early Childhood Workshops: 2 2-01: Connecting Learning with Religion at the Center of the Early Childhood Curriculum() 7-01: Teaching Young Children About the Wonders of God's Love()

	John Allen Jr. Language: English Topic(s): Ecclesiology Workshops: 2 5-01: The Pope’s PR Problem() 7-02: All Things Catholic()

	Tony Alonso Language: English Topic(s): Spirituality Workshops: 2 5-02: Contemplative Prayer Experience: Castle of the Soul 7-03: Exploring Castle of the Soul

	Michael Amodei Language: English Topic(s): Confirmation & Youth Ministry Workshops: 2 3-01: Sharing the Bishops’ Framework with Parish Teens() 6-01: Helping Teens Understand the Faith They Are Confirming()

	Donna Anderle Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 2 2-02: Liturgical Movement: Breathe, Pray, Dance() 4-01: Liturgical Movement for Children: Connecting the Dots()

	John Angotti Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 1 3-02: Why Do You Do What You Do? Integrated Liturgy: It’s More Than Just the Music(*)

	Steve Angrisano Language: English Topic(s): Youth Day Workshops: 1 Youth Day: A - Having a Solid Prayer Life

	Maria Arroyo Language: Spanish Topic(s): Justice/Peace & Life Issues Workshops: 2 2-51: Camino hacia el norte: Espiritualidad de la migración() 7-51: El norte como segundo hogar: Espiritualidad de la migración()

	Laura Ash Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 2 3-04: The Woman at the Well() 5-04: Dancing Free on a Firm Foundation()

	Dr. Wilkie Au Language: English Topic(s): Spirituality Workshops: 1 8-01: Gratitude as a Spiritual Pathway(*) Download Handout

	Thomas Awiapo Language: English Topic(s): Youth Day Workshops: 2 Youth Day: L - Think Globally and Locally! Act Globally and Locally! Live in Love and Unity! 7-04: Engaging Faith in the World: Fostering a Mission Spirituality in Young People(*)

	Fr. Robert Barron, STD Language: English Topic(s): Theology Workshops: 2 1-01: The YouTube Heresies() 4-02: Thomas Aquinas and Why the Atheists Are Right()

	Dr. Tom Beaudoin Language: English Topic(s): Adult Education & Young Adult Ministry Workshops: 2 3-03: Contemporary Theologies of Ministry for Pastoral Workers 5-03: My Life Is Calling Me: Young Adults Speak(*)

	Betsey Beckman Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 2 3-04: The Woman at the Well() 5-04: Dancing Free on a Firm Foundation()

	Rev. Rubén Francisco Bellante Language: Spanish Topic(s): Family & Life Issues Workshops: 2 6-51: ¿Dónde está el amigo que siempre busco?() 8-51: La búsqueda del padre … la experiencia de ser hijo()

	Luis Benavides Language: Spanish Topic(s): Early Childhood & Elementary Workshops: 2 5-51: La catequesis con niños pequeños() Bajar apuntes 7-52: La iniciación al silencio y a la oración en los niños()

	Ed Bolduc Language: English Topic(s): Youth Ministry Workshops: 1 2-03: Get Them Singing … Get Them Engaged!(*)

	Rev. Gregory Boyle, SJ Language: English Topic(s): Restorative Justice Workshops: 1 2-04: Who Would Jesus Hire? Creating a Movement to Welcome the Outcast, the Gang Member and the Felon(*)

	Dr. Elizabeth Breen, PhD Language: English Topic(s): AIDS/HIV Workshops: 1 6-24: Embracing God’s People Living with HIV(*)

	Sr. Kathy Bryant, RSC Language: English Topic(s): Women's Issues Workshops: 1 2-05: Women's Strength, Women's Voices(*)

	Dr. Eileen Burke-Sullivan Language: English Topic(s): Ecclesiology & Sacraments Workshops: 2 2-06: Poorly Practiced, Misunderstood and Under-appreciated: The Liturgy of Penance() 6-02: Re-examining the Four Signs That Mark the Holy Spirit’s Presence in the Church()

	John Burland Language: English Topic(s): Elementary Workshops: 2 1-02: Alive in Faith! Songs for Celebrating the Sacraments() 4-03: Trust in Me: Songs of Faith for Children’s Catechesis()

	Rita Burns Senseman Language: English Topic(s): Catechumenate Workshops: 2 3-05: RCIA with Children and the Role of Liturgical Catechesis() 6-03: RCIA with Children and the Role of the Community()

	Fr. Guillermo Campuzano, CM Language: Spanish Topic(s): Young Adult Ministry Workshops: 2 6-52: Pastoral juvenil hispana en los Estados Unidos: Cristo camina contigo() 8-52: ¡SOY joven, SOY propuesta, SOY desafío!()

	Dr. Michael Carotta, EdD Language: English Topic(s): Parish Leadership & Confirmation Workshops: 2 7-05: Unchaining Confirmation() 8-02: Fishing the River: Doing Ministry Your Way AND Doing It Well()

	Dr. Augusto Castañeda Language: Spanish Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 1 1-51: Construyendo la parroquia del nuevo milenio(*)

	Rita Chairez Language: Spanish Topic(s): Restorative Justice Workshops: 1 3-51: Madres al pie de la cruz(*)

Richard Cheri Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 1 1-04: Trust That My Praise Is Worthy

	Andrew Chinn Language: English Topic(s): Elementary Workshops: 2 3-06: Singing the Year Round! Songs and Strategies for Elementary Catechists and Teachers() 7-06: Together as One, To Gather as One: Songs and Strategies for Celebrating with Children()

	Fr. William Cieslak, OFM Cap Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 2 6-05: Hold Fast to Vatican II's Dream for the Liturgy() 8-03: Sunday Celebration of the Eucharist, in Spirit and in Truth()

	Fr. Gerald Coleman, SS Language: English Topic(s): Morality Workshops: 2 1-03: Conscience Formation: A Catholic Point of View 4-04: Why Is Abortion A Central Point In Catholic Teaching?

	Stan Cordero Language: English Topic(s): Youth Day Workshops: 1 Youth Day: B - “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” (1 Spider-Man 35:44)

	Jaime Cortez Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 1 4-06: Engaging Children and Youth in Parish Music

	Pam Coster Language: English Topic(s): Adult Education Workshops: 2 6-06: Drink to the Thirsty: A Practical Approach to Evangelization and Adult Formation() 8-04: Planning Adult Formation in Your Parish()

	Fr. Paul Coutinho, SJ, PhD Language: English Topic(s): Spirituality Workshops: 2 3-07: Hope in God Alone! The Ignatian Way of Living a Free and Fulfilled Life() 7-07: The Spirituality of Darkness: Living Effectively in a Chaotic World()

	Maria Covarrubias Language: Spanish Topic(s): Adult Education Workshops: 1 3-52: ¡Mantente firme…confía! "El matrimonio es un llamado divino…"(*)

	Rev. Michael Crosby, OFM Cap Language: English Topic(s): Justice/Peace Workshops: 2 1-05: Jesus’ Subversive Prayer Promoting Justice() 6-04: “God” for Those Who Seem Not to Need God()

	Most Rev. Blase Cupich Language: English Topic(s): Ecclesiology Workshops: 1 2-07: A Time for Healing, A Time for Service(*)

	Rev. John Cusick Language: English Topic(s): Adult Education Workshops: 2 3-08: Creating and Maintaining a “Household” Church() 7-08: An Adult Appreciation of the Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ()

	Fr. Charles Dahm, OP Language: Spanish Topic(s): Ecclesiology & Life Issues Workshops: 2 3-54: Modelos del ministerio pastoral en la comunidad hispana() 5-53: Cómo desarrollar un ministerio pastoral a víctimas de violencia domestica()

	Paula D'Arcy Language: English Topic(s): Spirituality Workshops: 2 1-06: The Choices We Make 4-05: Making Sense of Turning Points

	Dr. James Davidson, PhD Language: English Topic(s): Adult Education & Young Adult Ministry Workshops: 2 6-07: Ranking Religions: Religious Stratification in America() 8-05: The View from the Pew: Parishioners Perceive Their Parishes()

	Fr. Martin Delaney Language: English Topic(s): Catechesis Workshops: 1 7-09: The Journey to First Eucharist: Helping Parents and Children to Feel at Home in the Assembly(*)

	Sr. Carol Dempsey, OP, PhD Language: English Topic(s): Scripture Workshops: 2 2-08: Healing Stories in the New Testament() 5-05: Dressed for Success or Set Up for Failure? Exploring the Use of Violence in the Bible()

	Enda Donlon Language: English Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 1 8-24: Catechesis in a Digital Age(*)

Dr.Iven Language: English Topic(s): Youth Day Workshops: 1 Youth Day: C - The Ultimate "Rock 'n' Talk" – Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Goals and Dreams

	Early Childhood Advisory Board Language: English Topic(s): Early Childhood Workshops: 1 5-06: Friendship, Family and Community: Building a Firm Foundation in Early Childhood Catechesis(*)

	Msgr. Ray East Language: English Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 1 2-09: What’s New about the “New Evangelization”?(*)

	Eipers, Carole Language: English Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 1 4-17: Working Together Collaboratively(*) [originally scheduled with Sr. Lynn Levo]

	Steven Ellair Language: English Topic(s): Elementary Workshops: 2 2-10: You Mean They Don't All Learn the Same Way?() 6-08: Enlivening the Sacrament Preparation Process!()

	Sr. Fran Ferder Language: English Topic(s): Adult Education Workshops: 1 1-07: Enter the Story: Biblical Metaphors for Our Lives(*)

	Santiago Fernandez Language: English/Spanish Topic(s): Liturgy/Music & Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 2 5-07: Reaching Hispanic Youth … Well, Really Reaching Hispanic Youth 3-53: Cantemos al Señor – ¿Cómo puede realmente ayudarme este documento?

	Sr. Barbara Fiand, SND de N Language: English Topic(s): Adult Education Workshops: 2 1-09: Ripening into God: A Spirituality of Maturation() 6-09: Called to Prophetic Witness in a Wounded World()

	José-Román Flecha Andres Language: Spanish Topic(s): Morality Workshops: 2 6-53: Felicidad del camino() Bajar apuntes 8-53: Respeto a la creación()

	Rev. Edward Foley, Cap Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 2 3-09: The New Roman Missal: Part 1 – Process and Changes 4-07: The New Roman Missal: Part 2 – Mystagogy and Pastoral Responses

	Dr. Paul Ford, PhD Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 1 7-10: How to Rebuild the Engine While the Vehicle Is Operating – Preparing for the New English Translation of the Roman Missal(*)

	Fr. Richard Fragomeni Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music & Spirituality Workshops: 2 1-08: Liturgy, Preaching and Evangelization: The Invitation to Grace() 3-10: Eckhart Tolle, John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila: Living in the Presence of God()

	Anne Frawley-Mangan Language: English Topic(s): Elementary Workshops: 2 3-11: Drama and Religious Education: A Match Made in Heaven!() 8-06: Heart, Head, Hands and Heaven: Connecting the Arts and Religion()

	Dr. Richard Gaillardetz, PhD Language: English Topic(s): Ecclesiology Workshops: 2 1-10: Does the Theology of the Laity Have a Future?() 4-08: Learning to Live with Ecclesial Tensions()

	Dr. Jerry Galipeau Language: English Topic(s): Catechumenate Workshops: 2 1-11: RCIA: The Power and Potential of Liturgical Catechesis() 5-08: RCIA: Celebrating the Rites of Initiation()

	Estela García-López Language: Spanish Topic(s): Family Workshops: 2 5-52: Rituales para el hogar hispano durante la temporada de adviento, navidad y tiempo ordinario() 7-53: Rituales para el hogar hispano durante la temporada de cuaresma, pascua y tiempo ordinario()

	Ana García-Mina Freire Language: Spanish Topic(s): Family Workshops: 2 2-52: La educación emocional en la familia() 4-51: Como mejorar la comunicación en nuestras familias()

	David Gentry-Akin Language: English Topic(s): Adult Education Workshops: 2 2-11: Open Wide the Doors: Helping Young People Appreciate and Embrace the Call to Christian Discipleship() 8-07: We Were Meant to Unfold: A Celebration of the New Cosmology of father Thomas Berry()

	Rev. Alvaro Ginel Vielva Language: Spanish Topic(s): Adult Education Workshops: 2 6-54: Llamados a ser catequistas() 8-54: Es posible transmitir la fe()

	Fr. Anthony Gittins, CSSp Language: English Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 2 3-12: Would Jesus Recognize Our Church?() 7-11: “Do This in Memory of Me”: Do What, and Where, and How?()

Good Ground Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 1 1-04: Trust That My Praise Is Worthy

	Dr. Carole Goodwin Language: English Topic(s): Youth Day & Youth Ministry Workshops: 2 Youth Day: D - Relationships: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly 4-09: Calling All Adults: Leadership for Youth Ministry(*)

	Dr. Greer Gordon Language: English Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization & Sunday Address Workshops: 2 5-09: Dialogue or Defense: Apologetics vs. Ecumenism() K: Sunday Address: The Cross as Transformation()

	Fr. Daniel Groody, CSC Language: English/Spanish Topic(s): Justice/Peace Workshops: 2 2-12: Dying to Live: A Theology of Immigration() 5-54: Muriendo para vivir: Una teologia de migracion()

	Dr. Thomas Groome Language: English Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 2 3-13: A New Vision for Catholic Schools() 4-10: Will There Be Faith?()

	Richard Groves Language: English Topic(s): Life Issues Workshops: 2 2-13: Great Suffering, Great Love() 4-11: Soul Friendship: A Hopeful Ministry for the Future Church()

	David Haas Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 2 2-14: New Missal, New Songs: A New Call to Sing Praise 6-10: Sing As Christ Inspires Your Song: Renewing the Mission of Sung Prayer

	Fr. Tom Hagan Language: English Topic(s): Life Issues Workshops: 1 2-15: Mission Haiti(*)

	Rev. Dr. James Hanvey, SJ Language: English Topic(s): Theology Workshops: 2 5-10: For the Life of the World() 7-12: Remembering the Future()

	Sarah Hart Language: English Topic(s): Women's Issues Workshops: 1 6-26: Women in Song and Story(*)

	Marty Haugen Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 1 8-08: The Ancient and Ever-new Treasure of the Psalms(*)

	Fr. John Heagle Language: English Topic(s): Adult Education Workshops: 1 7-13: Justice Rising: The Gospel Call to Solidarity(*)

	Rev. James Heft, SM Language: English Topic(s): Morality Workshops: 1 4-12: Catholic Morality: Personal and Social(*)

	Sr. Glenda Hernandez Language: Spanish Topic(s): Life Issues & Scripture Workshops: 2 3-55: ¿Es mi grupo un grupo sano?() Bajar apuntes 5-55: ¿Diferentes formas de orar las escrituras?()

	Rev. Terry Hershey Language: English Topic(s): Spirituality Workshops: 2 1-12: Work It In: Finding Beauty in Life’s Imperfections() 4-13: Stop. Look. Listen: An Invitation to Pay Attention Every Day()

	Michael Horan Language: English Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 1 6-11: Lay Ministers: Holding Firm in a Shaky Church(*)

	Bill Huebsch Language: English Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 2 1-13: How to Teach about Vatican II() 4-14: How to Have Supper()

	Jeanne Hunt Language: English Topic(s): Parish Leadership Workshops: 2 6-16: What Now – Strategies for Parish Ministry in Our Time() 8-10: A Church to Believe In: Satisfying Eight Human Needs()

	Fr. Christopher Jamison, OSB Language: English Topic(s): Spirituality & Young Adult Workshops: 2 2-16: Finding Happiness: Monastic Steps for a Fulfilling Life 6-12: Finding Vocation: Steps Toward Discernment

	ValLimar Jansen Language: English Topic(s): Youth Day & Women's Issues & Human Growth/Development Workshops: 3 Youth Day: E - Liturgy: Pray It! Love It! Live It! 4-15: Shout to the Highest Mountain() 6-26: Women in Song and Story()

	Jack Jezreel Language: English Topic(s): Justice/Peace Workshops: 3 3-14: Holy Tradition Called Justice: The Faith that Jesus Inherits K: Saturday Keynote: “Gathered and Sent: Saints, Prophets and Martyrs on a Mission” 5-11: A Holy Tradition Called Agape: The Faith that Jesus Awakens

	Richard Jones Language: English/Spanish Topic(s): Justice/Peace Workshops: 2 6-13: Finding the Common Story with Gangs, Peace and Being Catholic() 1-52: Buscando el hilo común entre pandillas, la paz y ser Católico()

	Fr. Joe Kempf Language: English Topic(s): Sacraments & Spirituality Workshops: 2 1-14: You Want Me to Be Good ALL DAY?() 5-12: Don't Drink the Water: Eucharist and the Hungers of the Human Heart()

	Tom Kendzia Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music & Human Growth/Development Workshops: 2 4-15: Shout to the Highest Mountain() 8-09: Eucharist: A Project of Solidarity for All Humanity()

	Rev. Michael Kennedy, SJ Language: English/Spanish Topic(s): Spirituality Workshops: 2 6-14: Contemplating the Gospel: Ignatius of Loyola's Method of Healing the Heart() 8-56: Contemplando el Evangelio: El Método de San Ignacio de Loyola de Aliviar tu Corazón()

	Azim Khamisa Language: English Topic(s): Restorative Justice & Life Issues Workshops: 2 3-15: Restorative Justice: A New Paradigm for Social Transformation() 5-13: The Journey of Forgiveness: Destination Peace()

	Beth Knobbe Language: English Topic(s): Young Adult Ministry Workshops: 2 3-16: Friendship in a Fast-paced World() 4-16: The Single Life: How I Stopped Dating and Started Living()

	Peter Kolar Language: Spanish Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 1 6-55: La voz de la asamblea: La música en la liturgia

	Sr. Marilyn Lacey, RSM Language: English Topic(s): Justice/Peace Workshops: 1 4-18: A Spirituality of Welcome(*)

	Fr. Norman Langenbrunner Language: English Topic(s): Parish Leadership Workshops: 2 6-16: What Now – Strategies for Parish Ministry in Our Time() 8-10: A Church to Believe In: Satisfying Eight Human Needs()

	Liam Lawton Language: English Topic(s): Spirituality Workshops: 2 5-02: Contemplative Prayer Experience: Castle of the Soul 7-03: Exploring Castle of the Soul

	Rev. Michael Lee, SJ, PhD Language: Spanish Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 1 2-53: Evangelización de jóvenes: Mejores prácticas recomendadas para adultos latinos(*)

	Fr. Richard Leonard, SJ Language: English Topic(s): Media Workshops: 2 6-17: Where the Hell is God? 8-11: Choose Life! Christian Discernment Today

	Sr. Lynn Levo, CSJ, PhD Language: English Topic(s): Parish Leadership Workshops: 1 1-15: Bridging Interpersonal Gaps(*) 4-17: [to be presented by Carole Eipers]

	Rodolfo López Language: Spanish Topic(s): Family Workshops: 2 5-52: Rituales para el hogar hispano durante la temporada de adviento, navidad y tiempo ordinario() 7-53: Rituales para el hogar hispano durante la temporada de cuaresma, pascua y tiempo ordinario()

	Rev. Daniel Mahan Language: English Topic(s): Stewardship Workshops: 2 3-17: Stewardship and the Funding of Catholic Schools() 4-19: Stewardship as Spirituality: Helping Busy People Grow Closer to the Lord()

	Maeve Mahon Language: English Topic(s): Catechesis Workshops: 1 7-09: The Journey to First Eucharist: Helping Parents and Children to Feel at Home in the Assembly(*)

	Rev. Ricky Manalo, CSP Language: English Topic(s): Multicultural Workshops: 2 4-20: Liturgy and Culture: The State of the Question 6-18: “Can You See What I See?”: The Three Cultural Lenses

	Michael Mangan Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 2 4-21: Well-Seasoned, Well Sung: Songs for the Seasons() 7-14: Music Motivating Mission: Promoting Justice, Peace and Evangelization Through Song()

	Jesse Manibusan Language: English Topic(s): Multicultural Workshops: 1 2-17: Multicultural Worship – Becoming Bridge-builders and Border-crossers(*)

	Rev. James Martin, SJ Language: English Topic(s): Spirituality Workshops: 2 6-15: Finding God in Your Daily Life() 8-12: Jesus, Mary and Joseph()

	Sr. Oralisa Martin, D.Min Language: English Topic(s): Multicultural & Spirituality Workshops: 2 3-18: Black Catholic Spirituality 5-14: I’ve Got to Get to Jesus (Luke 8:40-56)

	Rev. Bryan Massingale, STD Language: English Topic(s): Morality Workshops: 2 2-18: The Challenge of Unity with Our Adversaries() 6-19: Whatever Happened to Liberation Theology?()

	Dr. Timothy Matovina, PhD Language: English/Spanish Topic(s): Theology Workshops: 2 6-20: Mary in Vatican II() 4-52: Los sacramentos en la vida cotidiana()

	Rabbi Michael Mayersohn Language: English Topic(s): Ecumenical Workshops: 2 5-15: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: The Real History of Jewish-Christian Relations() 8-13: Jews and the Roman Catholic Church Since Vatican II()

	Robert McCarty, D.Min Language: English Topic(s): Youth Ministry Workshops: 2 1-16: Professional Youth Ministry Coordinators: The Pain and the Promise!() 6-21: Helping Youth Deal with Tragedy: A Pastoral Challenge()

	Dr. Patricia McCormack, IHM Language: English Topic(s): Elementary Workshops: 2 5-16: Structure for Success: Catechist Tips that Replace SURVIVE with THRIVE() 8-14: A Catechist’s Secret for Classroom Management: T.E.A.C.H.()

	Judy McDonald Language: English Topic(s): Youth Day Workshops: 1 Youth Day: H - Finding God in ALL Things

	James McGill Language: English Topic(s): Ecclesiology & Scripture Workshops: 2 6-23: “Called and Gifted”: A Visionary Statement Turns 30() 8-15: Job: The Strong Voice of the Weak Person()

	Bro. Michael O'Neill McGrath, OSFS Language: English Topic(s): Elementary & Women's Issues Workshops: 2 2-19: The Colors, Shapes, Symbols and Faith of a Multicultural Church() 7-15: The Visitation for Today: Five Women Icons of Holy Wisdom()

	Dr. Megan McKenna Language: English Topic(s): Spirituality Workshops: 2 2-20: Hold Firm as You Are Held() 5-19: Hold Firm with Trust()

	Most Rev. Malcolm Patrick McMahon, OP Language: English Topic(s): Ecumenical Workshops: 1 3-19: Challenges and Blessings: Inter-religious, Inter-faith Dialogue(*)

	Juan Meléndez-Colón Language: English/Spanish Topic(s): Restorative Justice Workshops: 2 5-17: Amazing Grace: A Story of Survival, Faith and Hope on America's Death Row() 8-57: Sublime gracia: Una historia de supervivencia, fe y esperanza en el corredor de la muerte de América()

	Joe Melendrez Language: English Topic(s): Youth Day Workshops: 1 Youth Day: K - Hip Hop Prayer: The Revolution

	Ted Miles Language: English Topic(s): Youth Day Workshops: 2 Youth Day: L - Think Globally and Locally! Act Globally and Locally! Live in Love and Unity! 7-04: Engaging Faith in the World: Fostering a Mission Spirituality in Young People(*)

	Amalia Molina Language: Spanish Topic(s): Restorative Justice Workshops: 1 3-51: Madres al pie de la cruz(*)

	Juan Carlos Montenegro Language: Spanish Topic(s): Youth Ministry Workshops: 1 7-54: Formando jóvenes santos(*)

	Rafael Moreno Language: Spanish Topic(s): Elementary Workshops: 1 2-54: “Dejen que los niños vengan a mi”

	Daniel Mulhall Language: English Topic(s): Family Workshops: 1 8-16: Partnering with Parents in Children's Faith Formation: Connecting Parents, Schools and Parish(*)

	Fr. J. Patrick Mullen Language: English Topic(s): Scripture Workshops: 2 3-20: And Jesus Wept: The Word on Grief and Healing() 6-22: Is Mark Mad (or Brilliant)? Going a Bit Deeper into Mark’s Method()

	Rev. J-Glenn Murray, SJ Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 2 1-17: Hold Firm, Trust: Living the Eucharist in Daily Life() 2-21: Eucharistic Worship Outside Mass()

	Fr. Peter Ngo Language: Vietnamese Topic(s): Asian Pacific Workshops: 1 3-70: Vietnamese Workshop(*)

	Rev Hy Nguyen, SS, STD Language: Vietnamese Topic(s): Asian Pacific Workshops: 2 2-70: Vietnamese Workshop() 6-70: Vietnamese Workshop()

	Paul Nguyen Language: English/Vietnamese Topic(s): Asian Pacific Workshops: 1 4-70: The Vietnamese Community – A Culture of Beauty (Vietnamese/English)(*)

	Rev. William Nicholas Language: English Topic(s): Scripture Workshops: 2 5-18: Biblical Apocalyptic Literature – Exploring the Richness of Dynamic Imagery() 7-16: Biblical Prophets – Ancient Men with Modern Messages()

	Armando Noguez Alcántara Language: Spanish Topic(s): Scripture Workshops: 2 1-53: El perfil profético de Jesús en el Evangelio de Lucas() 4-54: La comunidad de Juan ante el imperio()

	Lucrecia Oliva Muralles Language: Spanish Topic(s): Justice/Peace & Life Issues Workshops: 2 2-51: Camino hacia el norte: Espiritualidad de la migración() 7-51: El norte como segundo hogar: Espiritualidad de la migración()

	Dr. Hosffman Ospino, PhD Language: Spanish Topic(s): Theology Workshops: 2 1-54: Hablemos del “chamuco”: Actitudes cristianas ante el bien y el mal() 7-55: La Iglesia del siglo XXI en los Estados Unidos y el compromiso latino()

	Eric Paige Language: English Topic(s): Ecclesiology & Parish Leadership Workshops: 2 2-22: What Do We Do if They Do Come Home?() 8-17: Is the Church Behind the Times?()

	Jo Ann Paradise Language: English Topic(s): Family & Spirituality Workshops: 2 1-18: Married and Holy?() 8-18: Eat, Pray, Love: Sound Familiar?()

	Dr. Fanny Cepeda Pedraza Language: Spanish Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 2 3-56: El catequista y la diversidad cultural() 8-55: ¿Que nos enseña la pareja de Nazaret a las parejas d hoy?()

	Bro. Fortunat Phong Language: Vietnamese Topic(s): Asian Pacific Workshops: 2 5-70: Vietnamese Workshop() 8-70: Vietnamese Workshop()

	Fr. Chris Ponnet Language: English Topic(s): Youth Day & AIDS/HIV Workshops: 2 Youth Day: M - What's Social Justice to Me? 6-24: Embracing God’s People Living with HIV(*)

	Popple Language: English Topic(s): Youth Day Workshops: 1 Youth Day: P - How to Share Christ Without Freaking Out

	Archbishop Orlando Quevedo Language: English Topic(s): Ecclesiology Workshops: 2 3-21: Dialogue and the Mission of the Church – An Asian Vision() 5-20: Inter-Religious Dialogue and the Mission of the Church – An Asian Experience()

	Tom Quinlan Language: English Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization & Sacraments Workshops: 2 6-25: Sacrament Preparation: Our Opportunity to Evangelize Marginal Households() 8-19: Parish Renewal: Building an Evangelized and Evangelizing Faith Community()

	Wendy Rappé Language: English Topic(s): Parish Leadership Workshops: 2 3-26: Leading a Parish is Not for Dummies – Working Behind the Scenes() 5-25: Essentials of Parish Life That Are Rarely Ever Tried()

	Cooper Ray Language: English Topic(s): Youth Day Workshops: 1 Youth Day: S - Your Life! Your Choice! Practical Steps to the REAL You

	Dr. Sean Reynolds Language: English Topic(s): Youth Ministry Workshops: 2 2-23: Involving Parents in Your Ministry() 8-20: Youth, Prayer and Sunday Mass: Exploring the Wisdom of the “Pyramid of Catholic Prayer”()

	Rev. R. Tony Ricard Language: English Topic(s): Youth Day & Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 3 Youth Day: T - Shut Up and Just Listen: Jesus Has Something to Say! 3-22: Forgiving the Unforgettable: Reconciliation and Restoration() 7-17: Shut Up and Just Listen: Jesus Has Something to Say!()

	Jorge Rivera Language: Spanish Topic(s): Young Adult Ministry Workshops: 2 2-55: La música en la pastoral: Un medio efectivo de compañía y evangelización() 5-56: El llamado vocacional es un derecho de todo bautizado()

	Rev. Domingo Rodríguez Zambrana Language: Spanish Topic(s): Ecclesiology Workshops: 2 1-55: Del ministerio al misterio() Bajar apuntes 4-55: El ministerio laical y la planificación pastoral()

	Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM Language: English Topic(s): Spirituality Workshops: 2 2-24: FaLling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life() 6-27: Men, Spirituality and Church()

	Rev. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI Language: English Topic(s): Spirituality Workshops: 2 1-19: An Anatomy and Theology of Trust – From Paranoia to Metanoia() 4-22: Radical Discipleship – Giving Our Death Away()

	Jo Rotunno Language: English Topic(s): Family Workshops: 1 8-16: Partnering with Parents in Children's Faith Formation: Connecting Parents, Schools and Parish(*)

	Pedro Rubalcava Language: Spanish Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 1 2-56: Cantos para acompañar el caminar: Los cantos procesionales

	Sr. Joyce Rupp, OSM Language: English Topic(s): Spirituality Workshops: 2 4-23: Exploring and Deepening Our Naming of Divinity() 7-18: Cultivating Kindness, Growing in Compassion()

	Marilyn Santos Language: English Topic(s): Youth Day Workshops: 1 Youth Day: X - Self-esteem: More Than Just Loving Myself

	Patt Saso Language: English Topic(s): Family Workshops: 2 3-23: Steps to Teaching Your Teen Respect() 5-21: The Launching Years: Parenting Your 18- to 25-Year-Old()

	Steve Saso Language: English Topic(s): Family Workshops: 2 3-23: Steps to Teaching Your Teen Respect() 5-21: The Launching Years: Parenting Your 18- to 25-Year-Old()

	Sr. Kieran Sawyer, SSND Language: English Topic(s): Youth Ministry & Sexuality Workshops: 2 7-19: Learning about L.I.F.E: A Family-based Program on Relationships() 8-21: Sexuality and Adolescents()

	Anna Scally Language: English Topic(s): Youth Day & Junior High Ministry Workshops: 2 Youth Day: Z - Praying with My Headphones 5-22: Tune In: Use Their Issues, Teach to Their Issues, Touch Their Hearts!(*)

	Dr. Brian Schmisek Language: English Topic(s): Theology Workshops: 2 2-25: Articles of Faith for the 21st Century: The Apostles' Creed() 8-22: Resurrection from the Dead()

	Maruja Sedano Language: Spanish Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 2 1-56: Formando Discipulos y Seguidores de Cristo() 7-56: El Pan que Recibimos: Preparación y Celebración de la Primera Comunión()

	Rev. Donald Senior, CP Language: English Topic(s): Scripture Workshops: 2 1-20: From Jerusalem to Ends of the Earth: The Dynamic Vision of the Church’s Mission in the Acts of the Apostles() 4-24: The Gospel of Matthew: At the Crossroads of Early Christianity()

	Dr. Jennifer Shaw, PhD Language: English Topic(s): Morality Workshops: 1 7-20: Bioethics and the Image of God: Reflections on Medical Technology(*)

	Vikki Shepp Language: English Topic(s): Parish Leadership Workshops: 1 4-25: Guilt Trip or Baptismal Call? How to Recruit Volunteers for Meaningful Service(*)

	Christine Way Skinner Language: English Topic(s): Disabilities Workshops: 2 2-26: Loving and Learning Beyond Limitation() 7-21: Room for All God’s Children: Strategies for Inclusive Parish Catechesis and Sacramental Preparation()

	Michael Way Skinner Language: English Topic(s): Disabilities Workshops: 2 2-26: Loving and Learning Beyond Limitation() 7-21: Room for All God’s Children: Strategies for Inclusive Parish Catechesis and Sacramental Preparation()

	Dr. Daniel Smith-Christopher Language: English Topic(s): Scripture Workshops: 2 1-21: The Bible and the Blues: A Musical Journey in the Old Testament – and the Delta() 8-23: Anger at Jerusalem: The Critical Importance of the Prophet Micah()

	Fr. Dick Sparks, CSP Language: English Topic(s): Morality Workshops: 2 3-24: Catholic Morality and Healthy Conscience Formation: “How To” in 2011? 5-23: Freedom of Conscience vs. the Church’s “Official” Positions

	Rev. J. Michael Sparough, SJ Language: English Topic(s): Morality Workshops: 1 1-22: What’s Your Decision? How to Make Choices with Confidence and Clarity(*)

	Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, PhD Language: English Topic(s): Life Issues Workshops: 1 1-23: Making the Pro-life Case Within Secular Culture(*)

	Javier Ellis Stauring Language: English/Spanish Topic(s): Restorative Justice & Spirituality Workshops: 2 6-14: Contemplating the Gospel: Ignatius of Loyola's Method of Healing the Heart() 8-56: Contemplando el Evangelio: El Método de San Ignacio de Loyola de Aliviar tu Corazón()

	Pam Stenzel Language: English Topic(s): Sexuality Workshops: 2 1-24: Making Sure Your Teens Never Have to Say “NOBODY TOLD ME”() 5-24: Challenging and Encouraging Parents to Fulfill Their Primary Role in Faith Formation()

	Barbara Sutton, D.Min Language: English Topic(s): Adult Education Workshops: 1 3-25: Visio Divina: A Prayer Practice for Encountering God(*)

	Rev. Michael Sweeney, OP Language: English Topic(s): Parish Leadership Workshops: 2 4-26: In the World, But Not of It: Witnessing to Christ in Today's Culture() 7-22: The Parish: A Community for Discernment()

	Thomas Sweetser, SJ Language: English Topic(s): Parish Leadership Workshops: 2 3-26: Leading a Parish is Not for Dummies – Working Behind the Scenes() 5-25: Essentials of Parish Life That Are Rarely Ever Tried()

	Nancy Sylvester, IHM Language: English Topic(s): Justice/Peace Workshops: 2 4-28: Acting on Behalf of Justice: Stories of Gospel Living in the 21st Century() 7-23: Living in a Time of Chaos: The Call to Contemplative Spirituality()

	Michael Theisen Language: English Topic(s): Junior High & Youth Ministry Workshops: 2 3-27: Game On! Creative Catechesis with Young People() 5-26: The Secure Homeland of the Text Generation()

	Dora Tobar Mensbrugghe Language: Spanish Topic(s): Family & Sunday Address Workshops: 2 5-57: La voluntad de Dios para las mujeres() K: Sunday Address: Cómo Hablar de Dios a las mujeres y hombres de hoy()

	Ailis Travers Language: English Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 1 8-24: Catechesis in a Digital Age(*)

	Victor Valenzuela Language: English/Spanish Topic(s): Elementary & Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 2 1-25: Discipleship Training: Helping Children Be Like Jesus 4-53: Soy Catequista: La espiritualidad de la vocación

	Bishop Vincent Nguyen Van Ban Language: Vietnamese Topic(s): Asian Pacific Workshops: 2 1-70: Vietnamese workshop() 7-70: Vietnamese workshop()

	Rev. Richard Vega Language: Spanish Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 1 4-56: RCIA: La joya perdida y olvidada(*)

	Lupita Vital Cruz Language: Spanish Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 2 6-56: “A Dios rogando y con el mazo dando” y nosotros evangelizando() 7-57: Catequizando no cotorreando()

	Msgr. James Vlaun Language: English Topic(s): Media Workshops: 2 1-26: The Medium is the Message: Coffee and Ecclesiology 4-27: Hope Will Not Disappoint! A Media Spirituality for the Minister

	Nick Wagner Language: English Topic(s): Catechumenate Workshops: 2 2-27: The RCIA as the Model for Adult Faith Formation() 7-24: Faith, Life & Creed: A Complete Catechesis for Christian Life … In Two-and-a-half Steps()

	Christopher Walker Language: English Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 2 1-27: From Birth to Resurrection() 5-27: Choirs – We Need You Now!()

	Greg Walton Language: English Topic(s): Youth Day Workshops: 1 Youth Day: B - “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” (1 Spider-Man 35:44)

	David Wells Language: English Topic(s): Adult Education Workshops: 2 1-28: Hold Firm … Trust: Three Essential Lessons for New or Weary Catechists and Teachers() 8-25: Hold Firm … Trust: Religious Belief is Not Intellectual Suicide()

	Char Wenc, M.Ed Language: English Topic(s): Family Workshops: 2 2-28: Five Things Teachers Need to Know to Help Students Develop Self-discipline() 6-28: I Love You and the Answer Is "No"!()

	Janèt Sullivan Whitaker Language: English Topic(s): Women's Issues Workshops: 1 6-26: Women in Song and Story(*)

	Jacquelyne Witter Language: English Topic(s): Catechesis/Evangelization Workshops: 2 5-28: Feed the Shepherds or They’ll Eat the Sheep: Nurturing Healthy Ministers() 7-25: Holy Habits for Catechists()

	Dr. John Yzaguirre Language: English Topic(s): Family Workshops: 1 7-26: The Power to Forgive and Reconcile in Marriage(*)

	Luigi Zanotto Language: Spanish Topic(s): Scripture Workshops: 2 6-57: Para un Compromiso Transformador() 7-58: Formación de Agentes de Pastoral de Adultos()

	Tom Zanzig Language: English Topic(s): Adult Education Workshops: 1 3-28: Adult Faith Formation and the Renewal of Parish Life(*)

	Bro. Rufino Zaragoza, OFM Language: English/Vietnamese Topic(s): Asian Pacific Workshops: 1 2-17: Multicultural Worship – Becoming Bridge-builders and Border-crossers() 4-70: The Vietnamese Community – A Culture of Beauty (Vietnamese/English)()

	Bishop Gabino Zavala Language: Spanish Topic(s): Liturgy/Music Workshops: 1 4-57: ¿Un nuevo Misal Romano? ¿Qué pasa con eso?(*)

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2011 RECongress Speakers

Religious Education Congress
March 17, 2011 (Youth Day)
March 18-20, 2011 (Congress days)

2011 RECongress Speakers

Religious Education Congress March 17, 2011 (Youth Day) March 18-20, 2011 (Congress days)

Religious Education Congress
March 17, 2011 (Youth Day)
March 18-20, 2011 (Congress days)