Our FAITH Catholic Contributors

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Father Michael Schmitz – Ask Father Mike 

Father Mike is director of youth and young adult ministry for the Diocese of Duluth and chaplain of the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota Duluth. 

 

Sheri Wohlfert

Sheri Wohlfert - Parenting 

Sheri Wohlfert is a Catholic wife, mom, grandma, speaker and writer. Catch her blog at www.joyfulwords.org.

 

Pete Burak

Pete Burak -  Grow as a Disciple of Jesus

Pete Burak is the vice president of Renewal Ministries. He has a master’s degree in theology, and is a frequent speaker at events for youth and young adults.

 

Doug Culp

Doug Culp - Theology 101

Doug Culp is the chief operating officer for the Pontifical Mission Societies of the United States. 

Michelle DiFranco

Michelle DiFranco - Culture

Michelle is a designer and the busy mom of three children.

 

Laura Hilliker

Laura Hilliker - Spiritual Fitness

Laura holds a doctorate in sociology with a research specialization in grief studies along with a certification in thanatology. She teaches at the University of Michigan-Flint and is the owner of Bearing Loss: Grief Education and Consulting, LLC.

 

Veronica Szczygiel

Veronica Szczygiel, Ph.D, - Spiritual Fitness

Veronica is the director of online learning at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education. 

 

Michael St. Pierre

Michael St. Pierre, Ed.D. - Spiritual Fitness

Michael is the Executive Director of the Catholic Campus Ministry Association, the founder of Nonprofit Productive and the author of The Five Habits of Prayerful People: A No Excuses Guide to Strengthening Your Relationship with God.

 

Maria Cintorino

Maria Cintorino - Spiritual Fitness

Maria Cintorino holds a degree in theology. Her writings have appeared in several publications including Homiletic and Pastoral Review, Our Sunday Visitor, and the National Catholic Register. 

 

Cynthia Kaan

Cynthia Kaan - Good Life

Cynthia has a master's degree in education, higher education marketing experience, is a freelance writer, and loves to use the written word to expand the kingdom of God.

 

Father Joe Krupp

Father Joe Krupp - In the Know with Father Joe

Father Joe is a former comedy writer who is now a Catholic priest.  He is the founder of Joe in Black Ministries

 

Bridget and Steve Patton

Steve and Bridget Patton - Marriage Matters

Steve and Bridget hold master's degrees in theology and counseling and served for many years as family life ministers in the Diocese of Sacramento.

 

Art & Laraine Bennett

Art and Laraine Bennett - Marriage Matters

Art and Laraine Bennet are Catholic speakers and authors on marriage and family issues. Art is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Laraine holds a master's in philosophy.

 

Tracy Rodenborn

Tracy Rodenborn - Marriage Matters

Tracy Rodenborn lives in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, with her husband Steve, and four children. Having had ministry positions in Catholic parishes and high schools throughout the country, she now works with the University of Notre Dame's Satellite Theological Education Program. 
 

 

Adam Cross

Adam Cross - Teens Living Well

Adam is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, and he worked as a youth minister at his local parish for 8 years. Adam loves to integrate the Catholic faith into his therapy practice.

 

Dan Cellucci

Dan Cellucci – Work Life

Dan is the CEO of the Catholic Leadership Institute.

Jim Berlucchi

Jim Berlucchi - Work Life

Jim is the founder and principal of Cardinal Leadership.