YOUR HOSTS
Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
Sister Josephine is a native Texan, raised baptist in Houston Texas. Jesus called her to religious life in 2011 and in 2020 Sister made her final vows as a Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth. She ministers as a licensed mental health counselor, and also serves on the community vocations team and as a national speaker.
Mari Pablo
Mari Pablo is a proud Hispanic and cradle Catholic whose life was wrecked in the best possible way when she finally decided to stop fighting and surrender it all to Him. Mari has joyfully worked in youth ministry for over fifteen years, both as a youth minister and theology teacher. She is a presenter for Ascension Press in many projects including YOU, Chosen and Connected- CST for this generation. Mari has a deep love for food but an even greater love for Christ and is dedicated to helping others encounter Him.
FEATURED ARTIST
For King & Country
For King & Country is one of the music industry’s most respected and decorated duos. Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone have won four GRAMMY Awards, 10 GMA Dove Awards, a Billboard Music Award, 13 K-LOVE Fan Awards, and their nine No. 1 songs have produced an astonishing accumulation of over one billion on-demand streams.
The RIAA Platinum-selling act’s live show has been hailed as a must-see concert event that continues to wow sold-out crowds whether in the U.S.A, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, or New Zealand.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
ValLimar Jansen
ValLimar Jansen is an actor, playwrite, singer, songwriter and lover of theatre. ValLimar sings a wide range of music from spirituals to traditional organ-based choral music and has performed for NCYC and World Youth Day. ValLimar’s goal is to inspire a renewed, passionate love of our faith through song, story and movement.
Brian Butler
Brian is executive director of Echo Community, which cultivates chastity and authentic masculinity and femininity with teens, young adults and families via the lens of St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. Brian has authored several books, programs, a musical, and retreat. Brian enjoys music, sports, the outdoors, and spending time with his wife, Lisa, and their four children.
Sr. Jude Andrew Link, OP
Sr. Jude Andrew Link, OP grew up in the Pacific Northwest and is a member of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist and made final vows in 2011. She has taught middle school and high school, and has worked in her community’s apostolate Openlight Media developing catechetical resources for teachers.
Fr. John Kartje
Fr. John was ordained a priest in 2002. He has served in parish and campus ministry in Chicago and Washington, DC. After serving as the Catholic Chaplain for Northwestern University, in 2009 he was transferred to Mundelein Seminary, where he has taught scripture. Fr. John holds doctorate degrees in scripture (Catholic University of America) and in astrophysics (University of Chicago).
House Collective
Thomas Muglia
Thomas is a singer/songwriter from Arizona, inspired by the story of humanity, God’s redemption, and the ability to create. Through campus ministry in college, Thomas discovered a passion for worship and community. Filled with fresh conviction and a heart for mission, he’s quickly gaining influence in Catholic music.
Karla Carrillo
Karla is a performer and music minister from Los Angeles. She has performed and recorded with composers of sacred music across the world, including Tony Alonso, Marty Haugen, and many more. She has sung for a range of national conferences, including the Los Angeles RE Congress, the National Association of Pastoral Musicians annual convention, and the NCYC.
Benjmin Cortez
Ben is a multi-instrumental musician that captivates listeners with his eclectic “vintage-meets-modern” musical approach.
Having been recruited to perform with high-profile acts such as Matt Maher, Ike Ndolo, and Sarah Kroger, Benjamin has established himself as a go-to swiss army knife for artists’ live and studio endeavors.
Dana Catherine
Dana is a nationally known Catholic singer-songwriter, speaker, and emcee hailing from Nashville. Known for her soulful voice, captivating melodies, and authentic and joyful witness to the goodness of God, she travels through the US sharing her songs and stories in hopes of inspiring each soul she encounters to dive deeper into trust and surrender to the Lord. Her most popular singles, “Surrender Song” and “Maybe,” blend a catchy contemporary pop sound with meaningful and relatable lyrics.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
This list is constantly being updated so make sure to check back for more speakers as well as session details.
