Deacon Gene Gleason

serves at Beatitudes of Our Lord Catholic Church in La Mirada in many areas of Catholic life, including Bereavement Ministry, Food Pantry, Juvenile Detention counseling, Catholic Men’s Fellowship, Cursillo Movement, and the La Mirada Interfaith Clergy Council. He is a self-employed attorney with 35+ years’ experience in civil/criminal trial work and probate and estate planning.

has been an international speaker for 13 years, holds a BSME, a MEA, and is a registered Professional Engineer. He participated in the 2025, 2017 and 2014 International Conferences on the Shroud of Turin held in the US, and has made presentations to University Series attendees since 2018. He and his wife of 57 years…

was active in the Southern California Renewal Communities (SCRC) and many church ministries before his diaconate ordination in June 2007. He has a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State and a graduate degree in Systems Management from USC. His career spanned 30 years in the Air Force and 15 years in Federal Civil Service.…

served Archdiocese of Los Angeles for 14 years as a deacon in the Santa Barbara Region and has worked as a catechist, retreat leader, and spiritual director. He recently retired from his career as a professional educator after 40 years of service. He now lives in Hawaii and serves in the Diocese of Honolulu. While…

is the pastor of St. Bruno Catholic Church in Whittier. The son of a scientist, he was ordained in 1978 and holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from USC. He is the author of “Don’t Tell Me What to Do, a Catholic Understanding of Modern Moral Issues” and “Luke 10 Leadership”,…

is a Marriage and Family Therapist in Northridge with graduate degrees in theology, psychology, and holistic development. He teaches in the Psychology Department at Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles. His teaching includes Loss and Grief, Trauma, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Bullying and Truancy, Internet Addiction, Spousal Abuse and Child Development. His website is…

integrates evidence-based therapy with a Catholic perspective on human dignity. With experience in church ministries, nonprofits, and clinical settings, he supports individuals facing trauma, anxiety, and life’s pressures, using trauma-informed care, CBT, and narrative therapy to foster resilience, clarity, and peace, helping each person access their capacity for healing and growth.

is an attorney and Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, as well as Taxation. She earned her J.D. from Pepperdine Law and an LL.M. in Taxation with an Estate Planning Certificate from Georgetown University. Licensed in California, Montana, and Texas, she brings skill and dedication to every client, inspired by her faith…

serves as the Coordinator of Spiritual Formation and Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo, California. Before being ordained, he worked for over a decade as a producer/engineer in the music industry with artists such as Bon Jovi, Andrea Bocelli, and Diana Ross. Speaking about his conversion, he explains, “I always…

is the Parish Life Director at St. Bernadette Church in Baldwin Hills and Chaplain for the Los Angeles Police Department. He is a recognized authority in Catholic stewardship and fundraising programs and an experienced leader in building support for faith-based organizations. He serves on the Pastoral Council for the Archbishop of Los Angeles and the…