Presenters and Entertainment
2028 Special Guests
Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli is an internationally acclaimed Italian tenor whose career spans opera, classical music and popular repertoire. Born in Lajatico, Tuscany, he rose to international prominence after winning the Newcomers section of the Sanremo Music Festival in 1994. He has since performed on the world’s great stages and for audiences around the globe, including for Popes St. John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Francis and Leo XIV.
Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas
Born in Lithuania, Cardinal Makrickas is currently the Archpriest of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major.
GIPSY KINGS by André Reyes
André Reyes is a singer and guitarist and a key figure in the Gipsy Kings legacy. Blending authentic flamenco with Latin rumba, his music has captivated audiences worldwide. Under his direction, the band has sold 60+ million albums and performed in 90+ countries.
Joe Piscopo
The beloved actor and comedian starred in movie roles alongside Danny DeVito and Michael Keaton and joined the second Saturday Night Live cast.
Dr. Peter Kreeft
A convert to Catholicism and professor at Boston College, Dr. Peter Kreeft has authored over 80 books, most on philosophy and Catholicism.
Katie McGrady
An acclaimed Catholic author and speaker whose work has appeared with Ave Maria Press, Our Sunday Visitor, CNN and more.
Mary Ann Glendon
Mary Ann Glendon is the Learned Hand Professor of Law Emerita at Harvard Law School and a former United States Ambassador to the Holy See. She teaches and writes on bioethics, comparative constitutional law, property, and human rights in international law.
The Earl and Countess of Carnarvon
The Earl and Countess of Carnarvon are the custodians of Highclere Castle, the historic Hampshire estate known worldwide as the setting of Downton Abbey. Together, they oversee the restoration and development of Highclere, while supporting charitable causes and sharing its rich history with visitors around the world.
Carlos Campo
Carlos Campo, PhD, is president and CEO of Museum of the Bible. A nationally recognized educator and influential Latino Christian leader, he previously served as president of Ashland University and Regent University and as chief academic officer at the College of Southern Nevada.
Mark Forrest
An International Irish tenor, Mark has inspired audiences around the world with his powerful voice and has even sung for Pope St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Calcutta.
Dave & Lauren Moore
Dave and Lauren are Catholic musicians, composers, and founders of Catholic Music Initiative, dedicated to fostering deeper worship through sacred music. They blend contemporary and traditional styles to inspire reverent liturgy and help draw hearts closer to Christ.
Andy Cooney
Named “Irish America's Favorite Son” by the The New York Times, Andy is known for his rich tenor voice, eight sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall and acclaimed recordings.
George Casey
Irish comedian George Casey has entertained audiences for more than 30 years with his clean, family-friendly humor and engaging storytelling.
John-Paul Kaplan
Acclaimed pianist, composer, and Kawai Recording Artist John-Paul Kaplan has performed at renowned venues including Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center.
ValLimar Jansen
ValLimar Jansen is an internationally touring performer and recording artist whose honors include the Kennedy Center Medallion for Excellence in Educational Theatre. She has produced and/or co-produced fifteen CDs and has nine published works with her husband, Frank Jansen.
Marcus Petitt
An accomplished musician, songwriter and educator based in Los Angeles, Marcus has led worship at the Religious Education Congress and Catholic retreats across the country. He has served in music ministry for over a decade, passionate about sharing his love for God through music and empowering the next generation to lead in worship.
Meredith Dean Augustin
Meredith is a nationally recognized pastoral musician, singer, composer, author and liturgical leader. She serves as Director of Music at the historic Church of St. Francis of Assisi in New York City and as Liturgy and Music Consultant for St. Simon Parish in Los Altos, California.
Jeff Schiefelbein
Jeff Schiefelbein is an award-winning entrepreneur, culture-building expert and managing partner at Undivided Life. He also serves as CEO of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, which provides employment for adults with special needs. A nationally recognized speaker, he co-hosts the religiously funny podcast The BeatiDUDES.
Fr. Rob Galea
Fr. Rob Galea is a Catholic priest, international speaker, author and award-winning musician originally from Malta, now serving in the Diocese of Sandhurst, Victoria. As founder of ICON Ministry, he shares a message of faith, hope and love with audiences around the world through his music, writing and speaking.
January & Pia Donovan
January Donovan is the founder of The Woman School Institute and the Feminine Revival, with 25+ years of experience in women’s formation reaching thousands of women in more than 50 countries. She is joined on stage by her daughter, Pia Donovan, to share a lived vision of femininity formed within their family.
Stephen J. Binz
Stephen J. Binz is a Catholic biblical scholar, author of more than 60 books and popular speaker. He studied at the University of Dallas, the Pontifical Gregorian University and the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome and Jerusalem, and is the creator of Threshold Bible Study.
John Heinen
John Heinen is the Chief Marketing Officer of Undivided Life and the Owner and Executive Director of The Catholic Gentleman, a leading men’s apostolate reaching more than a million people each month. A graduate of Texas Christian University and Yale University, he is a marketing strategist and former agency executive dedicated to inspiring men to pursue holiness.
Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck
Fr. Hilgenbrinck is a priest of the Peoria Diocese in Illinois, where he currently serves as Vocation Director.
Elizabeth Lev
Elizabeth Lev is a Rome-based art historian, author and educator who teaches at the University of Mary and the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas. A Vatican Museums consultant and acclaimed guide, she has appeared on major television networks and advised on featured films.
Thomas Williams
Thomas Williams is a Rome-based theologian, author and Vatican commentator who has published 19 books and more than 6,000 articles. Formerly dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum Pontifical Athenaeum, he is Rome bureau chief for Breitbart News and is a certified sommelier.
Marcellino D'Ambrosio
“Dr. Italy” is a New York Times bestselling author and has appeared as a guest on Fox News, EWTN, Relevant Radio and other media outlets.
Charbel Raish
The founder of Parousia Media, Charbel has organised over 1,000 face-to-face and virtual events featuring local and international speakers from across Australia and around the world.
Chuck Gaidica
Chuck is an award-winning broadcaster, keynote speaker and Mayo Clinic-trained Wellness Coach who encourages people to pursue wellness and joy in life. He has spent more than four decades in radio and television.
Hunt Slonem
A renowned neo-expressionist artist, Hunt is best known for his iconic paintings of bunnies, butterflies and tropical birds. His work is held in the permanent collections of more than 250 museums worldwide, including the Guggenheim and Metropolitan Museum of Art. Beyond his art, Slonem is passionate about preserving historic architecture, having restored numerous landmark homes across the United States.
Fr. Simeon T. Iber
Fr. Iber is a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Gboko in Nigeria and rector of St. Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary in Makurdi. A graduate of Duquesne University with a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology, he has served as a pastor in Nigeria and the Archdiocese of Detroit and specializes in Catholic social and moral teaching.
Fr. Zachariah F. Presutti, SJ
Fr. Zachariah F. Presutti, SJ, is a Jesuit priest, social worker and founder and CEO of Thrive For Life Prison Project. Rooted in Ignatian spirituality, his ministry supports incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals through spiritual formation, education, supportive housing and reentry.
Sr. Maria Silva, O.P.
Sr. Maria Silva, O.P., is a member of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist and Director of Administration at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. She brings extensive experience in finance, administration and organizational leadership to her service of the Church.
