Featured Artists & Speakers
Event Emcee: Joe Melendrez
Joe Melendrez has forged a unique path to becoming one of America’s most exciting Catholic performers. His journey began at age fifteen when he appeared on MTV, sparking a passion for performance. It was during a Teen A.C.T.S. Retreat later that year where Joe experienced a profound encounter with God’s love, inspiring him to commit his life to spreading the Good News.
Equipped with a BA in Religious Studies from the University of Dayton, Joe has served as a Religion Teacher and Youth Minister for over a decade. In addition to his work in Catholic education, his dynamic ministry extends globally, from electrifying audiences across Europe, Africa, Australia, South America, and the USA, to captivating crowds at major youth rallies, conferences, and national events. Today, Joe thrives as a devoted husband and father, natural MC, dynamic musical performer, inspirational speaker, and expert retreat leader.
Equipped with a BA in Religious Studies from the University of Dayton, Joe has served as a Religion Teacher and Youth Minister for over a decade. In addition to his work in Catholic education, his dynamic ministry extends globally, from electrifying audiences across Europe, Africa, Australia, South America, and the USA, to captivating crowds at major youth rallies, conferences, and national events. Today, Joe thrives as a devoted husband and father, natural MC, dynamic musical performer, inspirational speaker, and expert retreat leader.
Worship Leader: Francis Cabildo
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Francis Cabildo is a Catholic worship leader and minister serving as Director of Worship at Our Savior Parish and the USC Caruso Catholic Center, where he leads liturgical music and supports faith formation for parish and university communities. He holds a B.A. in Theology and has served in youth ministry, campus ministry, and missionary work. Francis and his wife, Nicole, have 5 children.
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Homilist: Fr. Edwin Leonard
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Fr. Edwin Leonard, a graduate of Franciscan University, served with NET Ministries and was ordained in 2012 by Cardinal Farrell for the Diocese of Dallas. Fr. Edwin served for two years as the parochial vicar at St. Rita Catholic Church until July 2014 when he was assigned as the director of Vocations for the diocese. In addition to vocation work, he was appointed in 2018 as chaplain of Bishop Lynch Catholic High School where he served until July of 2021 when he was assigned as pastor of St. Ann Catholic Church in Coppell, Texas.
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DJ Code
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Hannah Graziadei
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