Special Guests and Musicians
Special Guests
Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson, Archbishop of St. Louis
Most Reverend Robert J. Hermann, Auxiliary Bishop of St. Louis
Nancy Werner
As Chancellor for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Nancy Werner is the first female lay person to serve in this capacity throughout our 174-year history. In a role she began in August 2009, Werner serves as a consultant to Archbishop Carlson and to the offices and agencies of the Archdiocese.
Colleen Carroll Campbell
An author, columnist, television and radio host and former White House speechwriter, Campbell is a fellow at the Washington, D.C.-based Ethics and Public Policy Center. She is also an op-ed columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, a frequent commentator on FOX News, CNN, MSNBC, and PBS, a regular contributor to such national publications as The Weekly Standard, National Review Online and First Things, and host of “Faith & Culture,” a television and radio interview show on EWTN. She lives in St. Louis with her husband and children. (www.colleen-campbell.com)
Deby Schlapprizzi
Deby is a pro-life advocate and avid motivational speaker. The primary motivation of Deby’s advocacy is her desire to help shape a society more respectful of the sacredness of all human life. She is a national and local lecturer on matters of faith and morals and the recipient of multiple awards for her position in support of pro-life/humanitarian efforts. Deby Schlapprizzi is host of “The Splendor of You™,” a radio program addressing varied topics on faith in contemporary living.
Carolyn Yandell
Carolyn Yandell, the Conference’s Master of Ceremonies, has spent the majority of her life in St. Louis and has served our faith community in a variety of roles for over 20 years. Striving to serve the Lord, Carolyn lives by the objective, “to continually grow in the likeness of Christ and to share the Gospel in word and deed.” With the help of the Holy Spirit, Carolyn’s desire is to operate in and contribute to an atmosphere that will encourage and promote women of virtue.
ENDOW
Founded in 2003, ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) is a Catholic, non-profit organization dedicated to offering classes and developing study materials based on the teachings of the Catholic Church for women to use in small study groups. The ENDOW program is designed for today’s “women in the pew,” women who are neither theologians nor philosophers, but are faithful wives, mothers and career women. (www.endowonline.com)
The Intercessors of the Lamb
The Intercessors of the Lamb is a Roman Catholic community of Priests, Brothers, Sisters and Laity in full obedience to the Holy Father and to the teaching of the Magisterium of the Church founded by Mother Nadine Brown. The Intercessors of the Lamb are dedicated to the contemplative formation of all Christians for the powerful ministry of intercession.
Couples for Christ
CFC invites families in the Holy Spirit to renew the face of the earth. It is the apostolate of CFC to encourage Christian families to grow in holiness and discipleship, so that God can form families into evangelizers and missionaries in order that He might renew the world. (www.cfc-mo.org)
Apostles of the Interior Life
The goal of the community of the Apostles of the Interior Life is to care for the human and spiritual formation of persons. The Apostles of the Interior Life carry-out their apostolate in Italy and in the United States. Members of the Apostles of the Interior Life are consecrated women who have taken vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. They have dedicated themselves to spiritual direction and leading retreats, conferences and parish missions. (www.apostlesofil.org)
Jane Guenther and team from St. Louis Catholic Renewal Center
The mission of the Catholic Renewal Center is to stir into flame the grace of Pentecost within and beyond the Church, to broaden and deepen the understanding that Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the Christian inheritance of all. The CRC strives to awaken the Holy Spirit in the lives of the faithful through prayer, conferences, spiritual direction, Life in the Spirit seminars, teaching and retreats. Their witnessing with the spiritual gifts that comes from surrendering to the Holy Spirit fosters the use of spiritual gifts for the building up of the church. (www.stlcharismatic.org)
Musicians
Matthew Baute
Inspirational singer/songwriter Matthew Baute travels the US as a full-time lay “music missionary,” sharing God’s message of mercy and love through soothing prayer songs. Matthew’s music is published by World Library Publications, and his 2007 recording “HOLD ME, LORD” received a Unity Award for “Praise and Worship Album of the Year.” His newest release, “RIVER OF GRACE,” encourages a deeper surrender and trust in God as we all journey down the river of life. (www.songsforprayer.com)
Voices of St. Alphonsus, from St. Alphonus “the Rock” Church
Carrie Bajzath
Music Minister from St. Joseph parish - Manchester
Carrie Wolf
Director of Music from St. Cletus parish in collaboration with a variety of music ministers and musicians from the St. Louis area.
Seminarians from Kenrick Glennon Seminary in St. Louis