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Bob Lesnefsky graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 1999 with a degree in Theology. He has worked with the Youth Conferences for the last six years as a circus clown. Originally from West Philly, Bob now resides in the streets of Houston, TX where he still proudly eats cheese steaks- just so he’s still reppin’ his roots ya’ll! Bob’s favorite past times include writing hip-hop and throwin’ bows on the courts. He is married to his long-time shorty, Kate. They offsprang three ghettofabulous childs: Ceili, Christian, and Toby. Holla back youngins! |
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Steve Angrisano is an internationally recognized Catholic musician and youth speaker who has been featured at major youth conferences and rallies across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. He led the youth rally in St. Louis in January 1999 for Pope John Paul II’s visit, and has been a part of many World Youth Day and NCYC events. Steve is an excellent musician and a captivating storyteller. The summer conferences are one of Steve’s favorite things to do and he is pumped to be here! Steve and his family live in Birmingham, Alabama. |
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Kelly Pease is a young, Catholic artist who is extremely passionate about what she is doing—sharing the gospel. She uses exciting music and heartfelt testimony to tell about the reality of God in her life. Kelly has been writing and recording music since 1999. She has released multiple CD’s and travels around the country singing and sharing Jesus. At the heart of Kelly’s ministry is her real-life experience of the faithfulness of God. This is the message she is determined to share. Kelly’s desire for herself, as well as those she witnesses to, is to continually come into deeper understanding of who Jesus is. She lives in Louisiana with her family and her dog, Boco. |
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Fr. John Gordon is the associate director of the Pre-Theologate Program at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He was ordained in 1988 after completing his seminary studies at the North American College and the Gregorian University in Rome. Fr. Gordon has been actively involved in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal since 1975 and is the Vice-Chair of the North American Renewal Services. Fr. John has a great love for young people and loves being a part of the Franciscan University Youth Conferences. |
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John Beaulieu is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville. After working with teens at a drug rehab hospital, he realized he could do more good helping young people come to know Christ. He has worked in youth ministry for the past thirteen years. His extensive background includes traveling with the National Evangelization Team for two years, speaking at hundreds of retreats and conferences for high school students, and building a vibrant Life Teen program from the ground up. He truly loves teens and loves introducing them to Jesus. He is currently the Director of the Youth and Young Adult Outreach Office at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. John and his beautiful wife Lisa have been blessed with four children: Andrew, Madeleine, Catherine, and JohnPaul. John is a big fan of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Homestar Runner. |
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Fr. Jim Crisman is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville. Upon graduation, he began working in the financial service field and then taught English and catechism to students in Europe. He returned to the United States and earned a master's degree in education. While teaching math in Denver, he heard a call to discern the priestly life. Fr. Jim entered Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland and was ordained a diocesan priest of the Archdiocese of Denver on June 9, 2001. He served for three years at St. Michael the Archangel parish in Aurora, Colorado, and is currently the administrator of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Denver. |
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Jason and Crystalina Evert were brought together by their common career and passion of chastity speaking. After a year of speaking as an engaged couple, they married in June 2003 and continue to share their inspirational testimonies with thousands of teens and parents internationally. In their highly popular chastity seminar, "Romance without Regret," the duo provides compelling and uplifting reasons for embracing the virtue of chastity. Jason and Crystalina are on the Board of Advisors for the National Abstinence Clearinghouse, and are frequent guests on radio programs throughout the country. Their television appearances include MSNBC, BBC, WGN, and EWTN. In 2003 they were given the Impact Award from the National Abstinence Clearinghouse in recognition of their success in working with teens. Currently, Jason and Crystalina are full-time apologists with Catholic Answers, the nation's largest Catholic lay-run apostolate for apologetics and evangelization. |
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Caroline Gambale is a 1993 graduate of Franciscan University and currently works as the Eastern Regional Director for Life Teen. She has been active in Youth Ministry for 12 years, including one year with the National Evangelization Teams. Caroline has spoken at regional and national events for youth as well as for youth ministers. She is a passionate speaker and has a great love for young people. She likes parachuting and playing guitar, but not at the same time. |
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Kristen Harakel graduated from Franciscan University in 2001. She has spent the last few years on the beach sharing the love of Jesus Christ with the teens at St. Dominic's in Panama City, FL. Kristen is trading her flip-flops for hiking boots as she moves out west to go to school in Colorado this fall. She is excited to be serving with the Youth Conferences this summer because it combines two of her passions: her love for Christ and her love for working with teens. |
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Fr. Jose Robles Sanchez is the pastor of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Alexandria, LA. He enjoys working with young people and helping them find God in their lives through spiritual direction. He loves to challenge young people to do better in their lives by trying to live an authentic life in Christ. He teaches the Confirmation class at his church and he enjoys being with the teens of the Church. He said, “Being with the teens at the youth conferences challenges me to do better in my life and be a better priest. I want young people for God, who are bold, clear, and free to love God always-at any time and at any place.” |
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