Bishop of St. Petersburg (FL)

Bishop Gregory Parkes was appointed the fifth bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg in 2016 and installed in January 2017. He previously served as bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee, beginning in 2012, and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Orlando in 1999. His ministry includes serving as parochial vicar, founding pastor of Corpus Christi Parish in Celebration, and later as Vicar General and Chancellor for Canonical Affairs in Orlando.

Bishop of Beaumont (TX)

Bishop David Toups was Ordained in 1997 for the Diocese of St. Petersburg, he served as parochial vicar, seminary dean, and at the USCCB before leading Christ the King Parish and then becoming rector of St. Vincent de Paul Seminary. In 2020, Pope Francis appointed him bishop of Beaumont, Texas. He holds degrees from the Gregorian and Angelicum in Rome.

Bible in a Year

Fr. Mike Schmitz serves as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth and chaplain at the University of Minnesota-Duluth Newman Center. A dynamic preacher, he’s known nationwide for his popular podcasts Bible in a Year and Catechism in a Year (Ascension). He also shares weekly homilies and video messages through platforms like Hallow, iTunes, and Ascension Presents.

Theologian/Author

Dr. Edward Sri is a theologian, speaker, and author known for his clear and compelling teachings on the Catholic faith. A founding leader of FOCUS, he currently serves as Senior VP of Apostolic Outreach. He’s the author of several best-selling books and hosts the podcast All Things Catholic. Dr. Sri leads annual pilgrimages to Rome and the Holy Land and teaches at the Augustine Institute. He and his wife Elizabeth live in Colorado with their eight children and one grandchild.

SV, Sisters of Life

Sr. Bethany Madonna is a member of the Sisters of Life, having entered the community in 2007 after graduating from the University of Central Florida. She made her final vows in 2015 and now serves as local superior and mission coordinator in Phoenix. There, she ministers to pregnant women in need and shares the Gospel on the ASU Tempe campus. Her heart is on fire for life, love, and the dignity of every person.

Speaker

Fr. Carlos Rojas was born in Boston and raised in Puerto Rico before moving to Tampa at age 15. Ordained in 2006 for the Diocese of St. Petersburg, he holds degrees in Philosophy, Theology, and Divinity. A certified spiritual and retreat director, he also holds a pontifical certificate in Marian Studies. Passionate about forming disciples through Mary, he currently serves as Pastor of St. Rita Catholic Church and Dean of the Pasco-Hernando Deanery.

Speaker

Fr. Frankie Mulgrew is a priest of the Diocese of Salford in the UK and currently serves at Salford Cathedral. Before becoming a priest, he was a professional stand-up comedian. He now brings his joy and humor to evangelization, regularly speaking at youth retreats worldwide. He launched the “Mercy Bus” during the Jubilee Year of Mercy in 2016 to bring prayer and the Sacrament of Reconciliation to the streets. He is the author of Does God LOL? and has a heart for reaching souls through healing, laughter, and the mercy of Christ.

Speaker

Justin Fatica is the founder of Hard as Nails and You’re Amazing Fitness, reaching over two million people through 1,500+ events. He holds degrees from Seton Hall University and is the author of five books, including two bestsellers. Featured on EWTN and HBO, Justin motivates youth nationwide and lives in Syracuse, NY with his wife and five children.

Musician

Matt Maher is a nine-time GRAMMY® nominee and Dove Award® winner known for worship anthems like Lord, I Need You. He has written six No. 1 radio singles and songs recorded by Crowder, Hillsong, and others. A leader in both Catholic and Evangelical circles, Maher has headlined tours and performed at major global events, including 2024 Eucharistic Congress.

Musician

Ricky Vazquez is a worship leader, recording artist, and Music Director at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Georgia. He’s led bilingual worship for over 10 years at national and international events, including the National Eucharistic Congress. Ricky is part of the worship collectives Village Lights and Anchor Hymns, and recently released his Christian album All Is Not Lost.

Musician

Shevin McCullough is a Christian artist, writer, and co-founder of Studio 3:16, a media platform for children’s faith formation. He co-wrote “Emmanuel Forever” with Fr. Rob Galea, performed live at World Youth Day 2023. Studio 3:16’s resources are used in 38 dioceses across 25 states. Based in Tampa, Shevin is also honored by Team Do Good for his community impact.

EMCEE

Gus Lloyd is a Catholic speaker, author, and radio host of Seize the Day on Sirius XM 129. After a powerful reversion to his faith in 1987, he became a leader in Catholic evangelization and apologetics. His A Minute in the Church series has distributed nearly a million copies, and his daily 60-Second Reflection reaches listeners worldwide. Guslloyd.com.