Guest Presenters

Paul J. Kim

Paul J. Kim is one of the most sought-after Catholic youth & young adult speakers in America. Read more... The way he presents is a rare gift to witness and has impacted people of all ages in 48 states and in 16 countries over the past decade. Moving his audiences from laughter in one moment, to deep reflection and prayer in another; Paul utilizes his many talents (i.e. music – beatboxing, comedy, inspirational talks) to communicate the Gospel message of Christ to people in a way that is engaging, entertaining, and altogether life-changing. He’s the author of the best-selling A Catholic Guide To Adulting Online Course, he’s the founder of the Triumph Men’s Conference, he’s released two music albums, his videos have accumulated tens of millions of views, and he presents to an average of 40,000 people a year at events throughout the world. His background includes a BA in Philosophy (Franciscan University of Steubenville), an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy (Hope International University), religious formation with the Community of the Franciscans Friars of the Renewal (NYC), and life experiences working as a therapist, missionary, and youth minister. He currently resides in Austin, TX with his beautiful wife and five children.

Read bio... Paul J. Kim is one of the most sought-after Catholic youth & young adult speakers in America. The way he presents is a rare gift to witness and has impacted people of all ages in 48 states and in 16 countries over the past decade. Moving his audiences from laughter in one moment, to deep reflection and prayer in another; Paul utilizes his many talents (i.e. music – beatboxing, comedy, inspirational talks) to communicate the Gospel message of Christ to people in a way that is engaging, entertaining, and altogether life-changing. He’s the author of the best-selling A Catholic Guide To Adulting Online Course, he’s the founder of the Triumph Men’s Conference, he’s released two music albums, his videos have accumulated tens of millions of views, and he presents to an average of 40,000 people a year at events throughout the world. His background includes a BA in Philosophy (Franciscan University of Steubenville), an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy (Hope International University), religious formation with the Community of the Franciscans Friars of the Renewal (NYC), and life experiences working as a therapist, missionary, and youth minister. He currently resides in Austin, TX with his beautiful wife and five children.

Marie Miller

Marie Miller performed for Pope Francis during his 2015 visit to Philadelphia, opened for the BackStreet Boys, Read more... toured with American Idol winner Kris Allen and singer/songwriter Five For Fighting, and had songs featured on pop radio and ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. After all this, Miller still gets excited at the thought of performing even for small audiences of 50 people. “Each one of us has a unique quest, something only we can do to make the world more beautiful, more humane, more fraternal. If it feels like we’re too small, it’s a mistake.”

Read bio... Marie Miller performed for Pope Francis during his 2015 visit to Philadelphia, opened for the BackStreet Boys, toured with American Idol winner Kris Allen and singer/songwriter Five For Fighting, and had songs featured on pop radio and ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. After all this, Miller still gets excited at the thought of performing even for small audiences of 50 people. “Each one of us has a unique quest, something only we can do to make the world more beautiful, more humane, more fraternal. If it feels like we’re too small, it’s a mistake.”

Fr. Carl Wertin

As for a brief introduction, I was born and raised in Lamar, Colorado. Read more... My family has always been and remains a strong support and a true gift from our Lord. I grew up hunting and fishing, enjoying outdoor activities, skateboarding, working construction and wildlife management. I began playing guitar later in life. Upon discerning my call to the priesthood while in college, Bishop Tafoya accepted me as a Seminarian and sent me for formation in Indiana at Saint Meinrad Seminary. I was thrilled to be able to come back to Colorado as a priest after seven years of philosophy and theology studies.  I had various summer assignments involving Spanish studies, parish living, helping at Catholic Charities here in Pueblo, and assisting at the Catholic Summer Camp in Texas. This past June 19 I celebrated my nineth anniversary of priesthood. I love being a priest!

Read bio... As for a brief introduction, I was born and raised in Lamar, Colorado. My family has always been and remains a strong support and a true gift from our Lord. I grew up hunting and fishing, enjoying outdoor activities, skateboarding, working construction and wildlife management. I began playing guitar later in life. Upon discerning my call to the priesthood while in college, Bishop Tafoya accepted me as a Seminarian and sent me for formation in Indiana at Saint Meinrad Seminary. I was thrilled to be able to come back to Colorado as a priest after seven years of philosophy and theology studies.  I had various summer assignments involving Spanish studies, parish living, helping at Catholic Charities here in Pueblo, and assisting at the Catholic Summer Camp in Texas. This past June 19 I celebrated my seventh anniversary of priesthood. I love being a priest!

Bishop James Wall

Bishop James Wall was born in Ganado, Arizona and lived there with his parents and five siblings for his young adult life, Read more... attending public school in Chandler, AZ, and continuing to college at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ, where he studied history. After college he entered St. John Seminary in Camarillo, California, and was ordained a priest on June 6, 1998. On February 5, 2009, Bishop Wall was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Gallup, and was consecrated and installed officially on April 23, 2009.

Read bio... Bishop James Wall was born in Ganado, Arizona and lived there with his parents and five siblings for his young adult life, attending public school in Chandler, AZ, and continuing to college at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ, where he studied history. After college he entered St. John Seminary in Camarillo, California, and was ordained a priest on June 6, 1998. On February 5, 2009, Bishop Wall was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Gallup, and was consecrated and installed officially on April 23, 2009.

Bishop Stephen Berg

Bishop Stephen Berg of the Diocese of Pueblo, is the oldest of ten children and attended Catholic schools, graduating in 1969. Read more... He earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from CU Boulder in 1973 and a Master of Music from Eastern NMU in 1975. After receiving a Master of Divinity degree in 1999, he was ordained to the priesthood by his uncle, Bishop Joseph L. Charron. Bishop Berg was ordained and installed as Bishop of Pueblo on February 27, 2014.

Read bio... Bishop Stephen Berg of the Diocese of Pueblo, is the oldest of ten children and attended Catholic schools, graduating in 1969. He earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from CU Boulder in 1973 and a Master of Music from Eastern NMU in 1975. After receiving a Master of Divinity degree in 1999, he was ordained to the priesthood by his uncle, Bishop Joseph L. Charron. Bishop Berg was ordained and installed as Bishop of Pueblo on February 27, 2014.

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"Potter's Hands"
"You are the potter; we are the clay; the work of your hands. ~Isaiah 64:8
October 19, 2024 - 8:30am - 6pm -
San Juan College Auditorium
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