Featured Artists & Speakers
|
Sr. Josephine GarrettSister Josephine is a native Texas born and raised in Houston, TX. She moved to Dallas in 1999 to begin studies at the University of Dallas where she completed a BA in Politics with a Business Concentration. Sister subsequently entered the banking industry where she served for 10 years as a Vice President in the Home Loans division of Bank of America in the roles of Operations Manager of a staff of 200 and later as a Project Manager. Sister entered the Catholic Church in 2005 and later in November of 2011 began her formation to be a Religious Sister with the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. She professed her first vows in October of 2015, and after vows served for two years in the retreat center ministry. Sister is now studying to be a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, serves in vocations ministry, and also serves as a speaker for youth and young adult retreats and conferences throughout the DFW area, and around the country.
|
Fr. Radmar Jao, SJFr. Radmar Jao, SJ, is the Director of Vocations for the USA West province. He is originally from Valparaiso, Indiana and a graduate of Indiana University. He was an award winning actor in Los Angeles, appearing on film, TV, and stage before entering the Jesuits in 2001. Fr. Radmar now uses his acting skills to witness to his faith and calling as a Jesuit priest. He is a seasoned spiritual director who is passionate about Ignatian Spirituality and ministering to young adults in their 20’s and 30’s, especially with Christus Ministries. Fr. Radmar recently completed the final stage of Jesuit formation called tertianship in Salamanca, Spain, and is excited to call the LMU Jesuit Community home for the next few years. During his free time, he enjoys CrossFit, hiking, cooking, baking, watching movies, good conversations, and people who make him laugh.
|
|
|
Joe MelendrezJoe Melendrez has forged a unique path to becoming one of America’s most exciting Catholic performers. At age fifteen, Joe was featured on MTV and developed a love for performing. Later that year, on a Teen A.C.T.S. Retreat, Joe encountered the awesome love of God. It was then that he decided to dedicate his life to sharing the Good News. Joe shares the Gospel in many unique ways, from his development of a faith-based clothing line (God Swagg Apparel), his release of four major Catholic hip-hop albums, to sharing the winnings from a college Chipotle contest (a year of free burritos), as a means to evangelize to different people with each meal!
|
EPIC the BandEPIC the Band is a young and vibrant group of artists based in Miami, Florida who have dedicated their lives to sharing the Gospel through music. With a sound that blends multiple genres, the freedom in their worship breaks out of the church and into the world. Their creativity is a product of the impact Christ has in each one of their lives, and their collective love for God and His people is poured out in praise.
Learn more about EPIC at https://www.epictb.com/ |
|