Our week two speaking team brings incredible stories and a variety of life experiences to share with us this weekend. We can’t wait to hear about their faith and how their individual relationships with God have shaped their lives. Find out more about them here.
Bob Rice – Host
Deacon Bob Rice loves being Catholic. He is a husband, father of seven, permanent deacon for the diocese of Steubenville Ohio, and Professor of Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Deacon Bob travels the country speaking at parish missions, youth conferences, men’s conferences, young adult gatherings, and catechetical workshops. He is a published author, podcast host, and musician.
You can find out more about Bob Rice at his website, on Instagram, Twitter.
Sarah Kroger Quaglia – Worship Leader
Sarah Kroger is a songwriter and worship leader, based in Nashville. She has been leading worship at national and international events for the past 10 years. Sarah’s passion is creating a safe, prayerful space through her music, where people can encounter the heart of God. She has released five albums, the most recent being “The London Sessions”.
Find more information at her website and follow Sarah on Instagram and Twitter.
Fr. Rick Martignetti, OFM – Team Priest
Fr. Rick, OFM is a Franciscan priest in the Order of Friars Minor. He was awarded a doctorate in sacred theology and Franciscan spirituality from the Pontifical University in Rome. Currently the Director of Campus Ministry at Ave Maria University in Florida, Fr. Rick serves God through preaching, teaching, spiritual direction, retreat ministry, formation work, youth ministry, and pilgrimage work. Fr. Rick’s book, Hidden Beauty: Reflections on Saint Bonaventure’s Tree of Life, is available from Tau publishing,
Be sure to check out Fr. Rick’s “2 Minute Homilies” on YouTube, and follow him on Instagram.
Sr. M. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM – Speaker
Sr. Karolyn entered the Franciscan Sisters of the Martyr St. George in 2005. She graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville and has worked in catechetics and youth ministry in parishes and schools across the country. Sr. Karolyn loves sharing the fullness of life and the merciful love of Christ with others. As the Vocation Director for her community, she helps others find joy in discovering God’s incredible plan for their lives. Sr. Karolyn also enjoys arts and crafts and is known to be a human jukebox.
Interested in learning more about the Franciscan Sisters of the Martyr St. George? Find out more at their website.
Jimmy Mitchell – Speaker
Jimmy’s belief in the power of beauty to change the world, along with his gifts of storytelling and piano-playing have brought him to every corner of the world. Jimmy is the Director of Campus Ministry at Jesuit High School in Tampa, FL, founder of Love Good, and author of Let Beauty Speak: The Art of Being Human in a Culture of Noise. Whether he is mentoring young men in virtue or interviewing award-winning artists in his studio, Jimmy loves nothing more than helping others fall in love with God.
Follow Jimmy on Instagram and Twitter.
Chika Anyanwu – Speaker
Chika is an international Catholic evangelist, former youth and young adult minister, and author of My Encounter: How I Met Jesus in Prayer. She loves God and her neighbor, and it is out of this love that she shares the gospel through testimony, scripture, and honest conversations about faith and life. She is a voice on the Hallow app, having recorded Bible and sleep stories, as well as novenas and prayers.
You can find out more about Chika on her website and follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
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