Cindy Kozal
is currently the Faith Formation Director at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church where she has worked and ministered for over 29 years. Cindy received her Masters in Pastoral Theology with an emphasis in Spiritual Direction from LMU in 2023. She is a Master Catechist for the Archdiocese and a facilitator for Safeguarding the Children.
Read MoreDeacon John Kruer
has been married to Paula for over 50 years, has three daughters and 6 grandchildren. Deacon John worked in the television industry for 49 years and is now retired. He has been ordained a Deacon for 21 years and has, in the past, been a facilitator in the Diaconate formation program. He has directed the…
Read MoreDeacon Gary Mallaley
serves at St. Max Parish in Oak Park. He has a M.Eng in Electrical Engineering, and has taught youth/adult Confirmation. He is active in detention, homeless, and life ministries and is the Chaplain for Catholic Scouting for ADLA. He has been trained by Catholic Bible Institute and has been a University Series Presenter on several…
Read MoreLisa Maxey
has enjoyed teaching confirmation and RCIY at St. Jude the Apostle Church in the past. She also led a women’s prayer group at St Jude’s Parish. Over 20 years ago, she began working on a women’s Catholic bible study group at St. Maximilian Parish that continues today.
Read MoreEmily McAtee
is a cradle Catholic who attended Thomas Aquinas College, where her devout college friends spurred her desire to live her faith more fully. In addition to her career as a real estate appraiser, Emily runs Spirited Lamb, helping Christians connect to community through hosting/promoting events in the upper Los Angeles archdiocese. With the goal of…
Read MoreBill Moran
is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a BS and Master of Arts in Psychology. He specializes in guiding individuals toward freedom from addiction, anxiety, and depression. He also works with couples navigating marital challenges. A revert to the Catholic faith, Bill founded WhyCatholic.com to share truth and wisdom of the Catholic tradition, helping…
Read MoreFr. Patrick Mullen
is Pastor of Padre Serra Parish in Camarillo, New Testament professor at St. John’s Seminary since 1999, and annual presenter at the Religious Education Congress as well as conferences from Detroit to Brisbane, Australia. He is the author of “Dining with Pharisees” (2004) and “Sacred Scripture”, a high school upper division text book from Ave…
Read MoreFr. Juan Ochoa
was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He served as Associate Pastor at St. Emydius Church in Lynwood, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, and was Master of Ceremonies to Archbishop Jose Gomez. Named Pastor of Christ the King Parish in 2021, he is also the Director of the…
Read MoreFr. Michael O’Loughlin
is a Byzantine Catholic priest serving parishes in the San Fernando Valley and Santa Paula, CA. He fell in love with the Byzantine Church appreciation for the All and wonder it fosters. He is also an adjunct professor at St. John’s Seminary, and involved in evangelization and vocations ministry. He cohosts a podcast called “What…
Read MoreDavid Palomares
is an academic writing coach for graduate students at the Jesuit School of Theology and Theology Department Chair and Campus Minister with Santa Clara High School, exploring Catholic teaching and practices of Christian prayer and worship. He demonstrates to youth and adults how to practice trusting God by resting with Him in peace and calm.…
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