His Excellency Bishop William Waltersheid

Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh

Bishop Waltersheid was born and raised in the Anthracite Coal Region of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Ordained a priest in 1992 for Harrisburg, he served as parochial vicar and pastor in various parishes. He served as Vice Rector of the Pontifical North American College in Rome and as Secretary for Clergy and Consecrated Life. Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh by Pope Benedict XVI in 2011, he has served in various roles and is currently the Vicar for Evangelization in Pittsburgh.

Reverend Canon Matthew Talarico

Provincial of the United States

Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest

A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Canon Matthew Talarico was ordained to the priesthood by Cardinal Raymond Burke in June of 2007 for the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. Canon Talarico studied at the international seminary of the Institute of Christ the King in Florence, Italy. He is the Provincial Superior for the Institute’s American Province which includes apostolates in nineteen dioceses coast to coast.

Sister Faustina Maria

Sister Faustina Maria is a founding member of the Sisters of Children of Mary.  Sister was born in Reno NV, and raised in northern California until she was 14 when she moved to the border of Arkansas and Missouri.  Not raised in any religion, she came into the church of her own free will at the age of 12 when her mother returned to the Sacraments. She began to pray the daily rosary at 17 and it was Our Blessed Mother who gave her a deep thirst for God. At 20 years old she entered the Children of Mary on November 7th 2012.  She currently works in a women’s prison ministry teaching RCIA and travels the country helping to lead retreats, Holy Hours, Missions etc. She also helps form the younger sisters in the charism—to love and spread love for Our Eucharistic Lord.

Dr. Ray Guarendi 

Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic father of ten adopted children, a clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio and television host. His radio show, “The Dr. Is In” can be heard on 600 stations and Sirius XM channel 130. His TV show, “Living Right With Dr. Ray” can be seen on EWTN Global Catholic Network and is aired in 140 countries.

Chris Reynolds

President

Gospa Missions & Abode for Children

Chris Reynolds was raised in the Catholic Church and attended Catholic grammar and high school. After falling away from the church for many years, Chris experienced a profound conversion which led to a time of searching and research into the scriptures and teachings of the church, which ultimately brought him back to the faith.