FFH Aerobics Room
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Fr. Joseph Espaillat

Father Joseph A. Espaillat II is a priest of the Archdiocese of New York. Growing up in Manhattan, he learned to speak three languages: English, Spanish, and Street! He loves ministering the sacraments: celebrating the holy sacrifice of the Mass, hearing confessions, and proclaiming the Word of God. He also loves working with youth and helping them encounter Christ. Father J enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as playing softball, basketball, and kickball and enjoys watching movies, writing poetry, and rapping. He is also the founder of the ministry Messengers of Christ.

Crucified Together With Christ and Trampled by Ponies

Finnegan Fieldhouse
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Dr. Andrew Minto

Dr. Andrew Minto has been married to Pamela for 39 years, and they have four children. In the early ’80s, he left a lucrative position as an account executive with Merrill Lynch to pursue graduate theological training. He obtained a PhD in biblical studies specializing in New Testament, particularly Pauline literature, from The Catholic University of America. Dr. Minto has taught a wide array of courses in Old and New Testament literature since 1987. He is the author of numerous articles, most recently a 14-article series for The Liguorian Magazine on the works of mercy.

Thursday in the Finnegan Fieldhouse
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

John Beaulieu

John Beaulieu has worked in the Christian Outreach Office of Franciscan University since 2003 and currently serves as director of Marketing and Engagement. A graduate of Franciscan University, John has served in ministry for over 30 years. He spent 2 years serving with NET and 19 years as a parish youth minister. He is a regular speaker on topics such as Life in the Spirit, media and teen culture, and Catholic evangelization at parish and diocesan events. John and his wife, Lisa, live in Steubenville with their five children.

Wednesday Evening Session
7:00 pm – 10:25 pm

Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR

Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, is well-known and popular speaker. He is the author of several books including Hiking the Camino: 500 Miles with Jesus and Breath of God. He also produced The Wild Goose, a video series on the Holy Spirit. Father Dave is presently the director of Franciscan Pathways, an evangelistic and preaching outreach of the TORs.

Wednesday Afternoon Session
1:45 pm – 4:00 pm

Andres Arango

Andrés Arango is the bishop’s delegate for Hispanic Ministry and director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey. Currently, he is the vice president of the Latin-American Catholic Charismatic Committee, serves as a consultant to the Subcommittee on Hispanics Affairs of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and is a councilor member of the International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services based in the Vatican. Andrés has a master of theological studies from the Franciscan School of Theology (Berkeley, California). He is the author of the books With Power… The Experience of Pentecost and Be my Witness. Andrés has been the keynote speaker for many conferences, both national and international. He and his wife Kathia are the parents of twin daughters.

Wednesday Morning Session
9:00 am – Noon

Dr. Mary Healy

Dr. Mary Healy is professor of Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit and an international speaker. She is a general editor of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture and author of two of its volumes, The Gospel of Mark and Hebrews. Her other books include Men and Women Are from Eden: A Study Guide to John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and Healing: Bringing the Gift of God’s Mercy to the World. Dr. Healy serves as chair of the Doctrinal Commission of International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services in Rome. She was appointed by Pope Francis as one of the first three women ever to serve on the Pontifical Biblical Commission.

Wednesday
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

John Beaulieu

John Beaulieu has worked in the Christian Outreach Office of Franciscan University since 2003 and currently serves as director of Marketing and Engagement. A graduate of Franciscan University, John has served in ministry for over 30 years. He spent 2 years serving with NET and 19 years as a parish youth minister. He is a regular speaker on topics such as Life in the Spirit, media and teen culture, and Catholic evangelization at parish and diocesan events. John and his wife, Lisa, live in Steubenville with their five children.

With God in the Secret Place

FFH Aerobics Room
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Dr. Mary Healy

Dr. Mary Healy is professor of Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit and an international speaker. She is a general editor of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture and author of two of its volumes, The Gospel of Mark and Hebrews. Her other books include Men and Women Are from Eden: A Study Guide to John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and Healing: Bringing the Gift of God’s Mercy to the World. Dr. Healy serves as chair of the Doctrinal Commission of International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services in Rome. She was appointed by Pope Francis as one of the first three women ever to serve on the Pontifical Biblical Commission.

Running with Horses

Finnegan Fieldhouse
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Dr. Andy Minto

Dr. Andrew Minto has been married to Pamela for 39 years, and they ha ve four children. In the early ’80s, he left a lucrative position as an account executive with Merrill Lynch to pursue graduate theological training. He obtained a PhD in biblical studies specializing in New Testament, particularly Pauline literature, from The Catholic University of America. Dr. Minto has taught a wide array of courses in Old and New Testament literature since 1987. He is the author of numerous articles, most recently a 14-article series for The Liguorian Magazine on the works of mercy.