Fr. Leon Hutton
is the newly assigned Rector of St. John’s Seminary, after being Pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Ordained in 1980 from St. John’s Seminary, Fr. Leon received further studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. in the field of American Catholic Studies. He served 20 years as Church History Professor…
Read MoreJoe Ortiz
has been a lifelong member of St. Mary Magdalen Parish for 78 years, has served as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and in Bereavement Ministry, and sits on the parish school’s Consultative Board. He holds degrees from Moorpark College, Cal State Northridge, USC, and California Lutheran University. A retired Oxnard School District administrator, he has a…
Read MoreCatherine A. Jones
is committed to her faith, actively participating in her church communities and served as an Extraordinary Minister at St. Jude Parish. While her consecration to the Militia of the Immaculata, founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe, marked a significant milestone in her spiritual journey, it was her pilgrimage to these sites which deepened her understanding of…
Read MoreAnn Pettit
is a member of Padre Serra parish. She has been married for 42 years, has 3 children and 4 grandchildren. She is retired from a 36-yr career as a high school Athletic Director/Teacher and is a practicing spiritual director, retreat leader, and has given workshops for Regional Congress and the University Series. She is passionate…
Read MoreFr. Felix Just, S.J.
earned his Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from Yale University, and taught for many years at LMU, USF, Santa Clara University, and the Loyola Institute for Spirituality in Orange. He currently works in the Diaconate Formation program of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He is also on the editorial board for a revised translation of…
Read MoreBecky Cooper
is a dedicated educator with over 10 years’ experience teaching in Catholic schools and over 15 years assisting with faith formation at her parish. She holds a Master’s in Education from the University of La Verne. Becky developed a profound appreciation for the magic of Disney after working at Disneyland after college. Passionate about making…
Read MoreMaggie Craig
is a full-time Catholic speaker who currently resides in Southern California. Equipped with an M.A. in Theology, a B.A. in Catechetics, and a gift for humor and storytelling, Maggie travels the world as a speaker. She enjoys watching NBA basketball, trail running, and eating breakfast food. Her first book, titled “Friendship Reset” was published in…
Read MoreAdam Cross
is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and worked as a youth minister for 8 years. Adam has a Masters in Clinical Psychology and is finishing a Masters in Theology. He specializes in working with teens, young adults, addiction, scrupulosity, anxiety, and clergy. His passion is the integration of the Catholic faith with psychotherapy and…
Read MoreFr. Steve Davoren
is one of 8 children, and was originally a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff and a Los Angeles Police Officer. After responding to many calls for help, he responded to God’s call to serve His people as a priest for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Previously a Parochial Vicar at Saint Raymond and American Martyrs…
Read MoreJoe Fabrizio
was commissioned a Marine Officer in 1975 until his retirement in 1995. He then taught U.S. History as a prep teacher for 21 years, until his retirement in 2023. In 2004, he was awarded Newtown Middle School Teacher of the Year. He has authored over 25 Op-Eds for Bucks County (PA) Newspapers and offered numerous…
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