Mary Rice Hasson
Mary Rice Hasson is the Kate O’Beirne Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C. from where she directs the Catholic Women’s Forum. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame and the Notre Dame Law School. Mary is married to Kevin J. “Seamus” Hasson, has seven grown children, and one grandchild.
Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC
Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC is Director of Evangelization for the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and Director of Formation for the Marian Missionaries of Divine
Mercy. He authored the bestselling books 33 Days to Morning Glory, Consoling the Heart of Jesus, and 33 Days to Merciful Love.
Bishop Peter J. Byrne
Bishop Peter J. Byrne studied at St. Joseph’s Seminary and was ordained in 1984. He was named Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of New York by Pope Francis on June 14, 2014. He is Episcopal Vicar for Dutchess, Putnam, and Northern Westchester counties and co-vicar for the Hispanic Apostolate. He oversees pro-life activities, youth, and the missions.
Fr. Philip G. Bochanski
Fr. Philip G. Bochanski has an MA in theology from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook, and was ordained a priest in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1999. He was named Executive Director of Courage International in 2017. Father’s most recent book is entitled The Virtue of Hope: How Confidence in God Can Lead You to Heaven.
Johnnette Benkovic
Johnnette Benkovic is founding president of Living His Life Abundantly International. A prolific author, she is best known as producer and host of Women of Grace on the Eternal Word Television Network.
Father Basil Cole, O.P.
Father Basil Cole, OP, joined the Dominicans in 1960, and was ordained a priest in 1966. He is a professor of Moral, Spiritual and Dogmatic Theology at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C.
John Grabowski
John Grabowski has been a member of the faculty of the Catholic University of America for 24 years. He serves on the Pontifical Council for the Family and as an advisor to the USCCB Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family and Youth. In 2015, he was appointed by Pope Francis as an expert at the Synod of Bishops on the Family.
Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT
Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, is a member of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity. She holds a Master’s degree in Theology and speaks nationally on the topics of healing, personal conversion, beauty and abundant living.
Father J.D. Jaffe
Father J.D. Jaffe is director of the Office of Vocations of the Diocese of Arlington. In addition to a number of parish assignments, he has served the Arlington Courage apostolate since 2004.
Brian Pusateri
Brian Pusateri is the founder of Broken Door Ministries. He spreads the message of God’s mercy and unconditional love to a worldwide audience through weekly “4th Day Letters” as well as talks and retreats.