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Keynote Speaker: Father Dan Reehil
Very Reverend Daniel Reehil, V.F., is the Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Church in the Nashville area and has a fascinating story about his journey to the priesthood.
As a Wall Street banker in Manhattan in the 1990s, he was invited to take a trip to Medjugorje in 1998 after being away from the church for twenty years. During confession, the priest told him that he believed he had a vocation. This life-altering pilgrimage began a transformational conversion for him.
Along with his busy pastoral responsibilities, Fr. Dan leads a radio broadcast called Battle Ready on Radio Maria USA, discussing a variety of topics relevant to our times and to advancing the Gospel.
Fr. Dan is also a well-known exorcist of the Diocese of Nashville.
Fr. Reehil is in demand and travels extensively for speaking engagements worldwide.
COURAGEOUS FAITH
Susan Brinkmann, O.C.D.S., is an author and award-winning journalist is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites. She serves as Director of New Age Research for Women of Grace® and is a frequent guest on EWTN’s Women of Grace® television show. She is the founder of Live Catholic (www.livecatholic.org ), an educational nonprofit devoted to teaching authentic Catholic prayer in the Carmelite tradition to the faithful. She has also authored seventeen books, including a Catholic series: Pray Like a Catholic, Live Like a Catholic, Mindful Like a Catholic, and Fight Like a Catholic. Her daily devotional, entitled Day by Day in the Little Way: 365 Reflections on the Teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux introduces devotees to the Little Way of Spiritual Childhood.
Keynote Speaker: Susan Brinkman
Music: Francesca LaRosa
Francesca LaRosa began her musical journey at the age of nine, playing at Mass with her father. By the end of high school, she had recorded and composed two albums for the Holy Liturgy. Francesca pursued music education at Ball State University, excelling in vocal competitions and deepening her call to serve God through music. She launched the instrumental piano channel 'Keys of Peace,' featured on Hallow. With her husband David, a music producer and videographer, she created a YouTube channel to share her word-for-word Psalm settings in English and Spanish which quickly gained international recognition. Her work has been featured on Sirius XM’s 'The Catholic Channel,' including 'The Busted Halo Show' and Gus Lloyd’s 'Seize the Day' show and over 10 million Youtube views.. Francesca was honored with the Best New Singer award at the first annual Catholic Music Awards in Rome. Her deep faith, energetic spirit, and beautiful heart continue to captivate audiences around the world.
Celebrant: Bishop Joseph Bambera, DD, JCL
Bishop Bambera will celebrate the Mass for Refresh Your Faith Catholic Conference for Women. His homily and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will fill us with our Lord as the perfect preparation to Refresh Your Faith!
Conference Spiritual Director: Father Bryan Wright
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When the Rev. Bryan Wright was a teen-ager, he thought about being like St. Joseph. The carpenter worked with his hands, he served God and he was married. But dreams change when God has other plans. He will love sharing how his prayer life turned into a close relationship with God.
Hostess: Mary Clare Hallman
Mary Clare Hallman began her position as the Diocesan Secretary for Parish Life on Jan. 3, 2022.
She served as Director of Evangelization in the Diocese of Syracuse for eight years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California, Irvine, and a master’s degree in theology from Augustine Institute in Denver, Colo. She brings a fresh joy and enthusiasm to her role. The Holy Spirit is her guide!
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