The Catholic Culture Revival 2.0!: Restoring the Good, True & Beautiful to a Searching World

Dr. Edward Sri is a theologian, author and well-known speaker who  presents to tens of thousands of people around the world each year.  He has written several best-selling books, including No Greater Love;  Who Am I to Judge?; and Walking with Mary. He is the presenter of  several faith formation programs used by thousands of parishes, including the celebrated film series Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained. With Curtis Martin, he is a co-founder of FOCUS  (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) and currently serves as  Sr. Vice President of Apostolic Outreach. Dr. Sri leads pilgrimages to  Rome and the Holy Land each year and is the host of the acclaimed  podcast All Things Catholic. His latest book is The Art of Living: The  Cardinal Virtues and the Freedom to Love. He and his wife Elizabeth  are blessed with eight children and reside in Littleton, Colorado.

Dr. Mary Healy is professor of Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit and a bestselling author and 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 The Spiritual Gifts Handbook and Healing. She is one of the first three women to serve on the Pontifical Biblical Commission and is a member of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. Her website is drmaryhealy.com.

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Dr. Dan Schneider is an Adjunct Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, a Member of the St. John Henry Newman Research Centre for Theology at the Maryvale Institute in Birmingham, England. He is also a Benedictine oblate who has been involved in teaching and evangelization in the Catholic Church for nearly twenty years. Dan is a former amateur boxer, U.S. Army helicopter pilot and Gulf War veteran who teaches with both humor and practical experience. He has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame, a Master’s Degree in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from the Maryvale Institute in Birmingham, England. Dan has been in Catholic teaching and evangelization radio for over 20 years. He also is currently on virginmostpowerfulradio.org, co-hosting War College with Jesse Romero.Dan has also worked for many years in the Catholic apostolate of deliverance and exorcism both at the diocesan level and as a founding member of Liber Christo, a movement in conjunction with Fr. Chad Ripperger, SMD which provides tools and resources for priests and laity working in the apostolate of exorcism. He lives in New Mexico with his wife of thirty years and their three children. 

His talks on topics of the Catholic faith include:  

• Spiritual Warfare
• Angels and Demons
• Catholic Evangelization
• Catholic Men’s Groups
• The Blessed Virgin Mary
• Catholicism and the Bible
• Christian Spirituality and Monasticism 

Originally from Pasadena, Fr. Sebastian Walshe is a Norbertine Canon of the Abbey of St. Michael in the Diocese of Orange, California, where he is a professor of philosophy for the seminary program.  After completing his studies at Thomas Aquinas College in California, he continued studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C., receiving a license in Philosophy.  Later, he attended the Pontifical University of St. Thomas at Rome (the Angelicum) where he received a Masters in Sacred Theology and a Doctorate in Philosophy.  His thesis was entitled: “The Primacy of the Common Good as the Root of Personal Dignity in the Doctrine of St. Thomas Aquinas.”  From 2003-2005, Fr. Sebastian was also a visiting professor in the Philosophy Department at the Angelicum.

The College of Consultors for the Diocese of Austin met on the evening of the 25th and elected the Very Reverend James Misko as diocesan administrator.

Upon accepting his appointment, Father James Misko made the Profession of Faith and took the Oath of Fidelity before the College of Consultors. He also notified the Apostolic Nuncio, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, of his election.

Father Misko, a priest of the Diocese of Austin for over 17 years, has served as parochial vicar at St. Elizabeth in Pflugerville, pastor of Christ the King in Belton, and pastor of St. Louis King of France in Austin. He has served as the Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia since January 2019.

Dave Moore is a joy filled disciple who seeks to honor God through his music, ministry, and family. A devoted Singer-songwriter, producer, and liturgist, Dave puts the bride of Christ before his artistic ambitions. Dave and his wife Lauren are the founders of Catholic Music Initiative, a non-profit apostolate that creates beautiful and singable music for Mass. Their work strives to build a bridge between contemporary and traditional isles, while summoning engagement and enlivening the hearts of the faithful to enter into full union with God in the Mass. At the invitation of Bishop Edward Burns, Dave was instrumental in the strategic execution of the Diocese of Dallas televised Mass—a ministry that was born as a response to the global pandemic, and continues to bear much fruit for the people in North Texas and beyond. Dave’s deepest desire is to see a unified church, where the Eucharistic Lord has primary place in the hearts of the faithful, rightly honored, adored, and worshiped. Dave resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife, Lauren, and their daughter.

Lauren Moore is a wife and mother who seeks to inspire God’s people through beautiful music that orients people to God. Alongside her husband Dave, Lauren founded the Catholic Music Initiative and has sung and directed over a thousand recordings since the ministry's genesis. Lauren studied vocal performance at Texas A&M Corpus Christi and The University of Texas at Austin. She has performed in many parts of the world, namely Germany and Austria. Lauren loves to sing opera, but more recently has enjoyed singing sacred chant. She currently sings and arranges chant for CMI’s partnership with the Hallow app. At the invitation of Bishop Edward Burns, Lauren serves as the Cantor for the Diocese of Dallas Televised Mass; a Mass that reached over 200,000 households a week during the pandemic, and continues to bless people in North Texas and beyond.

Eric Genuis is a composer, virtuoso pianist and captivating performer.  Since 1997, he has been performing his works throughout the world in countries including the United States, Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, and Poland. In addition to performing for millions of people, Genuis has composed and recorded 4 CDs and written music for film, documentaries, television and Internet media. Having recently recorded with the famed Maestro Allan Wilson of London, England and the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra, he is currently touring the United States with an ensemble of world class musicians. Eric's educational background includes a university science degree in Physics, Biology, and Mathematics, as well as a degree in Secondary Education. His musical education includes achieving First Class A.R.C.T. Honors in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. In addition, Eric has completed coursework in film scoring from the Berklee College of Music .His concerts are a definite must-see and have proven riveting for all, from contemporary music lovers to the most sophisticated classical musicians.

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