is well known for his gift of healing and has been offering hope, healing, love and peace to tens of thousands of people around the world. He is a priest of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate and his goal is to bring us all closer to Jesus and His merciful, loving touch.

Johnnette Benkovic Williams is a popular speaker and author and is Founder and President of Women of Grace®, a Catholic apostolate for women with dynamic outreaches including conferences, media, study groups and more and the co-sponsor of this retreat. She is also Executive Producer of the Women of Grace® television and radio programs on EWTN.

Judy Landrieu Klein is a mother, grandmother, author, Catholic theologian, inspirational speaker, widow ... and newlywed! She speaks about the power of a mother's prayers, Mary's motherly intercession, and cultivating hope in our brokenness.

Carol Marquardt, Retreat Facilitator is author of The Sound of His Voice and of Our Fiat, a personal prayer program focused on scripture and listening to the Holy Spirit. She is a widow, mother and grandmother, and founder of Our Fiat, co-sponsor of this retreat. She received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Papal award, the highest honor given to Catholic laity.

Denise Dolff is a retired psychotherapist having spent 35 years integrating Christ-centered healing interventions with clients struggling with physical, mental or spiritual wounds. She has led many workshops and retreats in Christian churches of varying denominations, along with teaching Christian Listening in Canada, the United States and Rwanda. Additionally, she was involved in a Generational Healing Ministry for approximately fifteen years. She is a Byzantine Catholic, wife, mother and grand mother.