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HARRY CONNICK, JR.

HARRY CONNICK, JR.

Harry Connick, Jr.’s career has exemplified excellence across multiple platforms in the entertainment world. He has received Grammy and Emmy awards as well as Tony nominations for his live and recorded musical performances...

SPECIAL APPEARANCE

CARDINAL TIMOTHY DOLAN

CARDINAL TIMOTHY DOLAN

Cardinal Dolan was ordained to the priesthood on June 19, 1976. He then served as associate pastor at Immacolata Parish in Richmond Heights, Mo., until 1979 when he began studies...

SPEAKER

FATHER MIKE SCHMITZ

FATHER MIKE SCHMITZ

Father Mike Schmitz is the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth as well as the Chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He is the host of the widely popular podcasts, “Bible in a Year”...

SPECIAL APPEARANCE

KIMBERLY AND SCOTT HAHN

KIMBERLY AND SCOTT HAHN

Kimberly and Scott Hahn have six children (two of which are seminarians for the diocese of Steubenville) and eighteen grandchildren. An exceptionally popular speaker...

SPEAKER

CRYSTALINA AND JASON EVERT

CRYSTALINA AND JASON EVERT

Jason and Crystalina Evert have spoken about chastity to more than one million people on six continents, including presentations at the World Youth Days in Australia, Spain, Poland, and Panama.

CRUISE EMCEE

FATHER JOSEPH KRUPP

FATHER JOSEPH KRUPP

A self-professed “redneck,” Fr. Joseph J. Krupp (Fr. Joe) was born and raised in Montrose, Michigan. He is the youngest of six children born to Gordon and Martha Krupp...

SPEAKER

JACKIE AND BOBBY ANGEL

JACKIE AND BOBBY ANGEL

Jackie Angel is a full-time traveling speaker, singer/songwriter, and worship leader from Orange County, CA. 


The pair are regular video contributors on Ascension Presents, and currently live in Dallas, Texas with their five children.

SPEAKERS

TERESA TOMEO AND DEACON DOM PASTORE

TERESA TOMEO AND DEACON DOM PASTORE

Teresa Tomeo is a bestselling author, syndicated Catholic talk show host, and speaker with more than 30 years of experience in media...

SPEAKER

SISTER JOSEPH ANDREW, OP

SISTER JOSEPH ANDREW, OP

Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, OP, is one of the four founders of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She lectures on topics...

MUSICIAN

SARAH KROGER

SARAH KROGER

Sarah Kroger is a GMA dove award-nominated artist, songwriter, and worship leader. With her previously released albums Your Time, Hallelujah is Our Song, Bloom, Light, and...

AVE MARIA RADIO HOST

DR. RAY GUARENDI

DR. RAY GUARENDI

Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic father of ten, clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio & television host. His radio show, “The Dr. Is In” can be heard on over 440...

SPEAKER

ALAN SEARS

ALAN SEARS

From a Baptist teenager campaigning door-to-door for Barry Goldwater, to holding national office in the Southern Baptist Convention and serving in the Reagan Administration...

SPEAKER

DR. ELIZABETH LEV

DR. ELIZABETH LEV

Elizabeth Lev holds degrees in art history from the University of Chicago and the University of Bologna and teaches art history at University of Mary’s Rome campus and the Pontifical University of Thomas Aquinas...

SPEAKER

FATHER LEO PATALINGHUG

FATHER LEO PATALINGHUG

Father Leo is the creator and founder of an international food and faith movement called Plating Grace...

SPEAKER

MATTHEW BUNSON

MATTHEW BUNSON

Dr. Matthew Bunson is one of the United States’ leading authorities on the papacy and the Church. His books include: The Encyclopedia of Catholic History; The Encyclopedia of Saints; Papal Wisdom...

MUSICIAN

JOHN ANGOTTI

JOHN ANGOTTI

John Angotti, a full-time music missionary originally from Clarksburg, WV, and now based in Memphis, TN, travels globally, offering inspirational music through concerts, workshops, and retreats...

AVE MARIA RADIO HOST

MARCUS PETER

MARCUS PETER

Dr. Marcus Peter was a militant atheist before his lifechanging conversion experience in 2008. The Holy Spirit set his heart afire for the fullness of truth of Jesus Christ, and to boldly and dynamically preach

to all who are hungry for it. 

SPEAKERS

SARAH AND DR. ANDREW SWAFFORD

SARAH AND DR. ANDREW SWAFFORD

Dr. Andrew and Sarah Swafford speak frequently across the country on dating, marriage, the moral and spiritual life, St. John Paul II, and Sacred Scripture....

SPEAKER

LIV HARRISON

LIV HARRISON

Liv Harrison is best known for sharing her gifts of humor and storytelling as a professional speaker and emcee. She thrives on bringing people together over common interests.

SPEAKER

DR. ANDREW ABELA

DR. ANDREW ABELA

Dr. Abela is the founding Dean of the Busch School of Business, Professor of Marketing, and former Provost of the Catholic University of America, in Washington, D.C..

SPEAKER

DR. THOMAS WILLIAMS

DR. THOMAS WILLIAMS

Thomas Williams teaches theology at St. John’s University Rome Campus, having also held the chair in

Catholic Social Thought at Rome’s Regina Apostolorum Pontifical Athenaeum for ten years...

PRESENTER

FATHER ZACH PRESUTTI

FATHER ZACH PRESUTTI

Fr. Zachariah F. Presutti, SJ, LMSW, is the Founder and Executive Director of Thrive For Life Prison Project, Inc., a national Catholic prison ministry...

EMCEE

CHUCK GAIDICA

CHUCK GAIDICA

Chuck was once given a title that included the word innovation. He has always looked to innovate in his

career and life. That sums up what he is about now...

PERFORMER

GEORGE TRULLINGER

GEORGE TRULLINGER

A born entertainer with a knack for impressions, George was a longtime cast member of the hit Las Vegas show, LEGENDS IN CONCERT...

PERFORMER

TIM STAMPER

TIM STAMPER

After touring the Mid-West for several years with his 10 piece band, Tim accepted an offer to play “Jake Blues” with LEGENDS IN CONCERT...

Presenter

FATHER TOM MCCARTHY

FATHER TOM MCCARTHY

Father Tom is an experienced teacher, administrator, retreat director and parish mission preacher...

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