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Fr Francis Valerio is a Catholic priest with the Archdiocese of Omaha. Ordained to the priesthood in 2006, he has been involved with private and preached retreats for both adults and youth, including parish missions throughout the country and has spoken at various conferences. Currently living outside of Omaha, NE, his life consists of solitude, prayer, work and ministry, with a particular focus on inner healing/freedom prayer for the Bride of Christ. In the spirit of Pope John Paul II, he encourages the faithful to engage in the New Evangelization with both interior and exterior surrender to God's Heart.
Deacon James Keating, Ph.D., is Director of Theological Formation at the Institute for Priestly Formation at Creighton University, Omaha. Before joining the staff of the IPF Deacon Keating taught moral and spiritual theology for thirteen years in the School of Theology at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio. He has given over 400 workshops, retreats and days of reflection on the Catholic spiritual/moral life. In the field of his professional research, the interpenetration of the spiritual and moral life.
Deacon Keating has authored or edited ten books and dozens of essays for theological journals. Deacon Keating is also Director of the Deaconate Formation for the Archdiocese of Omaha.
Dr Mary Healy is professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit and an international speaker on topics related to Scripture, evangelization, healing, and the spiritual life.
Her doctorate (STD) is in Biblical theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. She is a general editor of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture and author of two of its volumes,The Gospel of Mark and Hebrews. Her other books include Men and Women Are from Eden: A Study Guide to John Paul II's Theology of the Body and Healing: Bringing the Gift of God’s Mercy to the World.
Dr. Healy is chair of the Doctrinal Commission of International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services in Rome. She serves the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian unity as a member of the Pentecostal-Catholic International Dialogue. In 2014 Pope Francis appointed her as one of the first three women ever to serve on the Pontifical Biblical Commission.
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