Dcn Jerome Bettencourt

is an educator, catechist, retreat leader, and spiritual director serving at Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Community in Westlake Village. He was ordained to the Diaconate in 2011. He has been married for 35 years and has had the privilege of working in secondary education at both Catholic and public-school settings. A recent graduate of…

earned his Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from Yale University, and taught for many years at Loyola Marymount University, the University of San Francisco, 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…

is a Marriage and Family Therapist in Encino 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…

is the Honorary Professor for the Renewal of Catholic Intellectual Life at Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire Institute. He is also Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University and holds a Ph.D. from Notre Dame. He is the author of sixteen books, including most recently, Praying Like Saint Augustine: A Guided Prayer…

the Los Angeles Archdiocesan Ministry, believes that Baptism empowers all persons to live a full, Catholic life in union with all members of the Church, and works to provide safe and welcoming environments at the parish level for all members of the LGBTQ+ community, their friends and family, to experience the love of God through…

has a Masters in History and a Secondary Teaching Credential. For 10 years, she has taught in Catholic schools and assisted with faith formation from children to adults, and currently teaches at St. Bonaventure High School.

is a young Catholic speaker and brings the message of the Gospel to parishes, schools, youth groups, and college campuses around the country. Equipped with humorous personal stories, dynamic authenticity, and a Masters Degree in Theology, Maggie delights in sharing the joy of her Catholic faith to all audiences. Maggie was the 2023 Los Angeles…

is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He also worked as a Youth Minister for 8 years at his local parish in Simi Valley where he lives with his wife and children. Adam has a Masters in Clinical Psychology and is currently studying for his Masters in Theology. He specializes in working with teens, young…

is a Brooklyn native and holds degrees in religious studies and philosophy. She taught at Moorpark College for 20 years. Presently she is adjunct professor of philosophy at St. John’s Seminary. Padre Serra is her parish family. Her spirituality was formed as an oblate of St. Andrew’s Abbey, Valyermo.

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…