'Man & Woman He Created Us'
Web-Series
A Theology of the Body-inspired series
'The return of a non-believer to a belief in love
transcends religious arguments'
J. Brennan Mullaney
Meet the Guests
Abigail Marchesseault, Modern Dancer, Abigail is a New York City-based dancer and choreographer, originally from Northern Virginia. She is humbled to be able to share the wonders and truth about God and man through movement. almarches15@gmail.com
Alicia Cruzado, Tango Dancer/Instructor Founder of Pasion Milonguera. Alicia is an Argentinean native based in New York City. She was a Tango Instructor at the Argentinean Consulate in New YORK. www.aliciatango.com
Alveda King, Dr, Evangelist/Pastoral Associate for Priest For Life and Director of Civil Rights For the Unborn. Evangelist Alveda C. King works toward her purpose in life, to glorify God. She currently serves as a Pastoral Associate and Director of Civil Rights for the Unborn, the African-American Outreach for Priests for Life and Gospel of Life Ministries. She is also a voice for the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, sharing her testimony of two abortions, God’s forgiveness, and healing.The daughter of the late civil rights activist Rev. A.D. King and his wife Naomi Barber King, Alveda grew up in the civil rights movement led by her uncle, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Her family home in Birmingham, Alabama, was bombed, as was her father’s church office in Louisville, Kentucky. Alveda was jailed during the open housing movement. She sees the pro-life movement as a continuation of the civil rights struggle. Evangelist King is a former college professor and served in the Georgia State House of Representatives. She is a recipient of the Life Prize Award (2011), the Cardinal John O’Connor Pro-Life Hall of Fame Award (2011) from the Legatus organization and the Civil Rights Award from Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) (2011). She is a bestselling author; among her books are King Rules: Ten Truths for You, Your Family, and Our Nation to Prosper, How Can the Dream Survive if we Murder the Children? and I Don’t Want Your Man, I Want My Own. She is an accomplished actress and songwriter. The Founder of Alveda King Ministries, Alveda is also the recipient of an honorary Doctorate of Laws degree from Saint Anselm College. She has served on several boards, including Heartbeat International, Georgia Right to Life, MLK Center, Bible Curriculum in Public Schools and Abortion Recovery International (ARIN). She is also a member of the National Black Prolife Coalition (NBPC) and is a Senior Fellow with the Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society. Alveda is a regular columnist for Newsmax.com “Insiders” section and a Fox News contributor. Evangelist King lives in Atlanta, where she is the grateful mother of six and a doting grandmother. www.priestforlife.org
Anthony Vento, Dr. Associate Correspondent at Priest For Life. www.priestforlife.org
Bill Donaghy is an instructor, international speaker, and curriculum specialist for the Theology of the Body Institute Certification Program. Bill has worked in the fields of mission and evangelization since 1999 and has given talks and retreats to bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and the lay faithful throughout the Unites States, as well as Canada, Mexico, Chile, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. He and his wife, Rebecca, live just outside of Philadelphia, PA with their four children. www.tobinstitute.org
Brennan J. Mullaney Jr., MSSW is a Christian Counsellor, a member of the Association of Christian Therapists. After receiving a Master's degree in psychiatric social work from the Kent School of Social Work, University in Louisville in 1964, he served as executive or associate director of three Catholic Charities agencies, founded and directed a counseling center, and directed a nationally recognized State-level child advocacy program, all based on the love principles that evolved into his book 'Authentic Love: Theory and Therapy'. Now in private practice, he lives with his wife, Joyce, in Louisville Kentucky.
Brian Kemper, Orator/Author. In 1993, Bryan combined his passion for music and pro-life into one organization, Rock For Life. Bryan has stood on many stages and shared his testimony with a variety of audiences both here in the States and internationally. he has spoken at high schools and Universities around the world, including Harvard, Princeton, Notre Dame, Queens University in Northern Ireland, Cardiff University in Wales and many more. He's taken the pro-life message around the world to countries like Ireland, Australia, Scotland, Austria and others. In the past, he was a regular guest on the television show Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher and co-hosted his own call-in cable show in Portland, Oregon. Bryan has been featured on MTV, radio shows, newspapers, and magazines including the cover of the New York Times and a six-page layout in Swing Generation. He has also been featured in three documentary movies. Aside from his speaking, Bryan is also an author. Bryan’s first book, “Social Justice Begins in the Womb” was released in January of 2010 by Clay Bridges Publishing. His articles have appeared in many magazines and pro-life publications. He also used to be somewhat of a beat poet in a group called Poetic Justice. His poems and songs are mostly centered on the issue of pro-life. Bryan Kemper has spent years reaching out to youth and now he has endeavored to continue that outreach with Stand True Ministries. Stand True is an organization that believes the only way to stop abortion is to call out to Jesus and share His love with the nation. www.standtrue.com
Carlos Zamora, Singer/Songwriter of CS2Six, former gangsta rap artist turned Catholic Rap Evangelist/Apologist. Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, became involved in gangs, drugs, and partying lifestyle while pursuing a hip-hop career with a local record label. It was at a gangsta rap concert that he understood the impact his music had on his young audience. This was the beginning of his conversion and his journey home. CS2Six has performed and ministered at events from coast to coast, and in Rio do Janeiro, Brasil. CS2Six has currently 3 released albums. Mr. Zamora has a passion for working with underprivileged, at-risk youth, troubled teens, gang members, and prison ministry. www.foundnationfamily.com
Chris Falciano, sound engineer, and audio arrangements for Catholic Underground. www.trinityav.com
Colin Nykaza, is the Director of Young Adults Outreach for the Archdiocese of New York City. Colin is a dynamic and effective speaker who has a great ability of reaching the students and adults he talks with. Colin was a seminarian for 7 years and discerned that Jesus and Mary were calling him elsewhere. As a seminarian, he received a BA in Theology from Sacred Heart University and a Masters of Divinity from Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary. When Colin was not a seminarian student he worked with Generation Life in Philadelphia as a Theology of the Body, Chastity, and Pro-Life speaker. He also was a Theology of the Body for Teens trainer for Ascension Press. For many years Colin has been going around the country giving Theology of the Body, sexual morality, and chastity talks to middle, high school, and college students; as well as young adults, and parents. Colin has much experience with the youth from his seminary experience as well as helping the organization Youth in Europe for World Youth Day in Madrid. www.catholicnyc.com
Cordarrel White, Modern Dancer based in New York.
Daniel Kennedy, Actor/ Filmmaker based in new York City. www.orionstudios.com
Daniela Shambaugh, Ballet Dancer . Mss. Daniela is a professional dancer who has performed with dance companies in new York and California, as well as internationally. Her training has included many nationally and internationally well-known teachers from the Kirov Ballet, The Bolshoi Ballet, The Perm Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, the State Ballet of Georgia, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, and Ballet National de Cuba. Daniela has also been a scholarship student at Orlando Ballet. In addition, to classical ballet, Daniela also has experience with other dance disciplines such as Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, and Folk. her performance experience has included American Repertory Theatre Ballet, Ajkun Ballet Theatre, Peninsula Ballet Theatre, Cirque Etereo, Nabila Dance Company, Debbie Allen's Hot Chocolate Nutcracker, various TV/Film projects including the Misty Coppeland Documentary "A Ballerina's Tale", the NBC show "Chuck" among others. Mss Daniela is based in Los Angeles. daniela.shambaugh@yahoo.com
Deborah Sucich, is a teacher by trade and trained in teaching the FEMM (Fertility Education and Medical Management) program, a natural and knowledge-based approach to women's health which allows them to appreciate their fertility as a gift and empower women to understand and manage their productive health. As the Coordinator of New York Chapter of the Goretti Group, she seeks to promote the virtue of chastity to people of all ages and states in life in order to cultivate the dignity of the human person. She lives in Staten Island, NY. www.thegorettigroup.com www.femmhealth.org
Deiondre Smith, Butoh Dancer, based in Florida.
Fr. Denis Wilde, Associate Director of priests for Life. Rev. Denis G. Wilde, O.S.A., Ph.D. is a member of the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova, was associate professor of music at Villanova University from 1977 to 1998, before he joined Priests for Life. A Long Island native, Fr. Wilde is a professional pianist and presents piano recitals around the country in conjunction with pro-life ministry. Father Wilde received his Ph.D. in music from The Catholic University of America (1984) and had been professionally engaged as choral director at Villanova and as guest conductor in five continents. Father feels a unique interest in relating music and pro-life ministry much as the heart is moved through beauty in life. Fr. Denis has been actively involved in pro-life concerns since before Roe v. Wade. In the 80s he personally witnessed to the "rescue" movement and thereby developed ecumenical ties from the expression of common faith in God as the Author of Life. Beyond preaching and teaching on campus he has now traveled to over 750 venues in 47 states, Canada, Mexico and Europe, delivering the Gospel of Life and supporting the local pro-life efforts of clergy and laity. Fr. Denis writes: "There is sadly no more dangerous place to live than the womb. This bizarre situation of a culture of death propped up by law and camouflaged as medicine perpetuates a lie of a colossal order. Its consequence is a dead end street to baby, mother, and civilization. "Our days, seen against this backdrop, can be foreboding. But they can also serve as a national and church wake-up call to act on the promise God has given us all - to thwart evil and reclaim His Victory over death. A priest, therefore, needs to be at the front, side by side and supporting his flock in this battle for life. Ours is not an option to wait for someone else to come along. What a joy it is to know that God is in charge and will not fail to lead us forward to end this 'unspeakable crime’.” www.priestforlife.org
Diego Gorostiaga, Tango Dancer, native of Argentina, based in New York City.
Edwin Fawcett, Singer/Songwriter/Producer has become a gentle beacon of hope leading others to the love of God through his gifts. Unique to the international gospel scene, Edwin's ministry drawn from the wealth of his background experience in liturgical music within the catholic tradition. In 2010 Edwin was chosen to minister before Pope Benedict XVI to 80,000 people gathered in central London's Hide Park. Edwin lives in London, UK. www.edwinfawcett.com
Emily Chaberlin, Modern Dancer, Emily is a New York City-based Choreographer and Educator. She is so blessed and excited to be creating work on her own, and with others surrounding SJPII's Theology of the Body principles. She is so thankful to get to honor her loving Father with the gift of her body through dance, echamberlin1991@gmail.com
Emily C. A. Snyder, Emily is an American novelist, playwright, and director. She is the founder and artistic director of Turn to Flesh Productions. www.playscripts.com
Estefany Rodriguez, Wife of Jose Abreu, and Theology of the Body enthusiast. www.corazonpuro.org
Evan Lemoine, Co-Founder of Amar al Maximo Institute, and international speaker on Theology of the Body, sexuality, relationships, and marriage. He received his M.A. in Theological Studies from John Paul ii Institute on Family Sciences. He is a Louisiana State University graduate on Fine Arts with a concentration on Psychology and also earned an M.A. on Humanities from Universidad Anahuac, Mexico. Mr. Evan is a graduate from Theology of The Body Institute of Philadelphia, PA., where he specialized on Theology of the Body and Love and responsibility studies. www.amaralmaximo.com
Evelyn Joy Fontana, Modern Dancer/Founder of Spaces of Fontana. She lives in New York City. www.facebook.com/SpacesofFontana/
Genevieve Fiorito, Lindy Hop Dancer, and Theology of the Body enthusiast.
Gia Lamothe, Fashion Designer based in New York City.
Gio Kusanagi, Contemporary Dancer who is a native of Japan and holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (University of Tokyo), is a Certified Instructor of Evans Method Modern Dance Technique (by Bill Evans), and currently is a New York Live Arts Core Artist. He had studied Butoh (Japanese avant-garde dance) with Moe Yamamoto, Toru Iwashita, Kunisuke Kamiryo, Yoshito Ohno, Yukio Waguri, Seisaku & Yuri, Ko Muroboshi, and Kayo Mikami: Japanese sword dance with Kensei Namiki; Modern Dance with Bill Evans, Angela Dennis, Kristina Isabella, and Pilobolus Dance Company; and Eurythmy with Akira Kasai and Jolanda Frischknecht. Recently, Gio was an Artist in Residence at Center for Remembering and Sharing as well as at Leimay @ Cave from January 2016 through June 2016, an Artist in Residence at Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance in June 2012, a commissioned choreographer for the Asian American Dance Festival in Lower Manhattan (“Variations in a Foreign Land #13” produced by Yangtze Repertory Theatre) in September 2012, a featured choreographer at a June festival at Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, a featured choreographer at Judson Memorial Church Performance Series curated by Movement Research in 2010, a commissioned choreographer/dancer at Pittsburgh First Night sponsored by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust on 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, a featured artist at Pittsburgh Asian American Silk Screen Gala in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013, a featured and commissioned choreographer/performer at Dayton Performance Art Festival in February 2008, a featured choreographer/dancer at SOS Art in Cincinnati in the years of June 2007, 2008,2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and has been a featured and commissioned artist in various other dance festivals since 2003. He has also taught various dance workshops and classes, including, but were not limited to: Butoh Workshop (Center for Remembering and Sharing 2016), Self-Exploration through Eurythmy (Brushwood Folklore Center, 2007 – 2015), and Sword Dance Workshop (Morgantown Dance Studio, 2004). www.giokusanagi.wordpress.com
Gregory Bottaro, Dr, is a Clinical Psychologist practicing in NYC. He received his Psy.D. from the Institute for the Psychological Sciences, a graduate school in Arlington VA that integrates Catholic philosophy and theology with sound, empirically validated psychology. He also discerned a religious vocation with the Community of the Franciscan Friars of the renewal (CFRs) for 6 years. He lived almost four years serving the poor in the tradition of St. Francis. Instead of serving those suffering material poverty, he now seeks to serve those with psychological needs. Dr. Bottaro formed the CatholicPsych Institute in 2012 to connect Catholics around the world with therapists trained to integrate the faith with the practice. There are many different types of psychological needs. www.catholictherapists.com/drgreg www.catholicpsych.com
Ivanova Aguilar, Founder/Director of Loteria Performing Arts. Ivanova has Performed as a principal with the Joffrey Ensemble Ballet and diverse professional companies in New York City, and Spain. She was born in Mexico City and is a graduate of the National Ballet School, The Royal Academy, and the Joffrey School. Ivanova is the only Mexican citizen to appear in the DVD of the teacher of the Starts, David Howard. facebook.com/LoteriaPerformingArts/
James Hoelscher, Husband of Evelyn Joy Fontana, and Theology of the Body enthusiast.
Janet Morana, Executive Director of Priests for Life and the Co-Founder of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, the world’s largest mobilization of women and men who have lost children to abortion. Mrs. Morana was born in Brooklyn, NY. She holds a degree in foreign languages and a Masters degree in Education, as well as a Professional Diploma in Reading from St. John's University, graduating with several awards for academic excellence. For eleven years, Mrs. Morana served as a full-time public school teacher in Staten Island, New York. Since 1989, Mrs. Morana has held various local and national leadership roles in the pro-life movement. She served on the board of the Staten Island Right to Life Committee. She ran for the New York City Council on the Right-to-Life Line and received the largest percentage of votes of any Right to Life candidate in the Party's history. She has assisted Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, since his ordination in 1988. She has traveled extensively throughout the country and the world, giving pro-life training seminars for clergy and laity, including at Pontifical universities in Rome, and representing Priests for Life at national and international pro-life conferences. She has helped coordinate relationships between pro-life organizations and the Vatican as well as the White House. She is featured on Fr. Pavone's Defending Life television series on EWTN. She is the Co-host and Producer of the Gospel of Life series seen on Sky Angel Network. She is a weekly guest on EWTN Global Catholic Radio with Teresa Tomeo and numerous other media outlets. She is the co-founder of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, an international effort to assist women who have had abortions to share their testimonies. In 2003 she addressed the Pro-Life Caucus of the U.S. House of Representatives on life issues. In 2009 the international Legatus organization bestowed upon her the Cardinal John O’Connor Pro-life Hall of Fame Award. www.silentnomoreawareness.org www.thecatholicviewforwomen.com
Br. John-Mary Johanssenn, CFR, friar member of the cultural apostolate of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal based in New York City which organizes Catholic Underground monthly event in response to St. John Paul II call '...because the Gospel lives in conversation with culture, we must be fearless in crossing the cultural threshold of the communication and information revolution now taking place.' www.franciscanfriars.com www.catholicunderground.net
John Raigozza, Tango Dancer based in New York City.
Jonathan Morales, Jonathan is a Baritone singer at Saint Paul the Apostle Church. He lives in New York City.
Jon Bernstein, Musician/Composer/Sound Designer/Producer based in Brooklyn, NY. Disparition is his solo project. www.disparition.info
Jorge Torres,Tango Dancer/Choreographer based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. www.connectango.com www.newyorktango.com
Jose Abreu, Husband of Estefany Rodriguez, and Theology of the Body enthusiast. www.corazonpuro.org
Kara, modern dancer, based in Italy.
Kathie Alli, Founder The Alli Way. Kathie is a Nationally Licensed Nurse Technician as well as a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, Grief Recovery Specialist and Iridologist. www.thealliway.com
Kevin Burke Jr, Licenced Social Worker/Co-Founder of Rachel's Vineyard Ministries and Pastoral Associate of Priest For Life. He is a graduate of The Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work. Kevin's presentations address the effects of abortion on men, couples and families and effective post-abortion ministry for Clergy and Counselors. The Rachel’s Vineyard support group and retreat models are now offered in 49 states. The international outreach of Rachel’s Vineyard is now in over 70 countries. The Retreat manual has been translated into 22 languages with other translations in progress. They offer over 1000 retreats annually worldwide. Kevin is the co-author of Redeeming A Father’s Heart-Men Share Powerful Stories of Abortion Loss and Recovery and Sharing The Heart of Christ: Safe and Effective Post-Abortion Ministry for Clergy and Counselors co-authored with Theresa Burke and Fr. Frank Pavone. He has contributed and authored articles on the trauma and recovery after abortion. Kevin has been a guest on EWTN’s “At Home with Jim and Joy” and the “Gospel of Life” on Sky Angel Network. He is a regular guest on national radio shows. Kevin formerly served as the administrator of Mother's Home, a crisis pregnancy residence that provides housing, computer job training and programs for women and their children. Kevin also worked as a clinical social work supervisor for Catholic Social Services in Philadelphia, PA. www.priestforlife.org www.rachelsvineyard.com
Kikuchi Kentaro, Modern Dancer. Mr. Kikuchi comes from Japan, where he was a world-class Aerobic Gymnast, winning many first place finishes in national competitions. After moving to New York City, he joined The Metropolitan Opera Company in 2009.
Kirsten Goza, is a Theology of the Body enthusiast. Kirsten resides in Providence, Rhode Island, and is engaged to be married this summer. She has long been inspired by St. John Paul II and his message of self-giving love. kirsten.goza@gmail.com
Lisa Craig, Lisa resides in Queens, NY and is a graduate of Hofstra University. She is a dancer/collaborator with Dance Into Light and artist Siona Dancer/Writer Benjamin, and is a dancer/choreographer for Saint Michael's Warriors Dance Company. In 2015 she presented her paper, Touching Water, at the Women in Dance Leadership Conference in Baton Rouge. www.facebook.com/TouchingWater
Maria de Los Angeles Carreon, Tango Dancer, based in Buenos Aires, Argentna.
Marnie Breckenridge, Marnie is an American soprano singer based out of New York City. She sings opera, classical music, operetta, and classical sacred music. www.marniebreckenridge.com
Matthias Clock, Founder of Catholic Tango. He lives in New York City. www.catholictango.wordpress.com
Mei-Ann Teo, is a Singaporean theatre/film maker currently based in the United States. Her professional work has toured the U.S. and international festivals including Belgium’s Festival de Liege (Lyrics From Lockdown, “Truly polished, meaningful and entertaining” – New York Times), M1 Singapore Fringe Festival, Edinburgh International Fringe (MiddleFlight, “Stunning” – Scotsman), INFANT Experimental Theatre Festival in Novi Sad, Serbia, Edmonton Fringe Festival, and the Montreal World Film Festival. She is the artistic director of The Wandering Fools, whose inaugural production, Caucasian Chalk Circle, is an official selection at the Shanghai International Experimental Theatre Festival (Oct 2013). She has worked with The Public Theater, Berkeley Rep, Theatre of Yugen, Crowded Fire, Cutting Ball, and the Bay Area Playwrights Festival. For seven years, she was the Chair of Drama/Resident Artist at Pacific Union College where she founded a program focused on original ensemble creation and rooted in personal and communal history. She received the Meritorious Service Award for creating Red Books: Our Search for Ellen White, documentary theatre that KQED called “without a doubt a seminal moment in Adventist History”. Her work, especially in documentary theatre, also extends to China. In Ji’an, the seat of the Cultural Revolution, she made Wo Men Zhe Yang Kai Shi (This is How We Begin), a play about the education system through the eyes of several generations. With factory workers in Shen Zhen, she made Meng Xiang (Dreams), a play about their secret wishes for their lives. With locals in a remote mountain village, she made Fei (Fly), a play dealing with the value of human life. As a filmmaker, Teo directed a short documentary entitled Please Listen To Me, about marginalized and at risk youth in Singapore. She co-directed and produced a short film Not Here that received the Singapore Film Commission’s Short Film Grant and was screened internationally. She produced Stop All The Clocks, a feature-length documentary. She is currently the Assistant Professor of Theatre at Hampshire College, where she teaches directing and dramaturgy. www.meiannteo.com
Melvin Tunstall, Singer, Actor, and Dancer at Beautiful: the Carole King Musical (Original Broadway Company). He lives in NYC. www.playbill.com
Michel Pascal, is a French writer, meditation teacher, photographer, and director of spiritual documentaries. Before moving to the United States, Pascal lived in the Kopan Monastery in the Himalayas nepal. As a meditation teacher-singer Michel developed a unique concept, RELAX-SING; an acapella method that was performed at the Carnegie Hall in New York City, He has spent over 15 years adapting traditional teachings and practices for students around the world. Pascal lives in Los Angeles. www.michelpascal.tv
Mike Mullero, Martial Arts Instructor/Founder of New Evolution Academy in New York City.Mr. Mullero is a practitioner of the Martial Arts form for over 30 years. Mullero is currently a Fourth Black Belt in Karate, a Black Belt in Nin Jitsu Do, a Fouth Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do (ITF), a First Dan under (WTF). He also holds a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Mullero has given seminars nationally, and internationally in the Martial Arts and self-development. As a leader in the community, he plans to give back all that he has acquired throughout the years via Desire, Discipline, and Determination. He is also a well-respected Martial Arts choreographer. www.nemmAA.com www.nextevolutionmartialarts.com
Paul Darrow, Courage Ministries Member. www.everlastinghills.org www.couragerc.org
Raul Szkraba, Fine Arts/Film Animation Teacher. of University of Rio Negro, Argentina. Raul born and raised in Buenos Aires. He studied Fine Arts at Escuela de bellas Artes Belgrano and Pueyrredon. He later immersed into independent production of animation film. His works have been screened in Toulouse, Madrid, Buenos Aires, and new York. He is a graduate in Fine Arts and Technology of Universidad de Quilmes, and he currently teaches Arts and Film Animation at Universidad de Ro Negro, Argentina. www.kundage.wixsite.com/rauskra
Rebeca Barba, is a Mexican consecrated woman from Asociación Regnum Christi since 1987. She is an International Speaker on Theology of the Body, Catholic spirituality, Marriage, and family. Rebeca is Licenced in Education and Development from Universidad Anáhuac of Mexico, and Licenced in Religous Sciences from Pontific University of Rome, Regina Apostolorum. She is a graduate from Theology of the Body Institute Certification Program, of Philadelphia, PA., and have taken several courses on Healing from John Paul II Healing Center in Tallahassee, Florida, based on Theology of the Body. Her pastoral works are focused on education, formation of the youth, and family including retreats, missions, and spiritual direction. She has lived in Italy, Spain, México, and in the United States. Rebecca now works as Director's Assistant of Colegio Alpes San Javier of Guadalajara, México. During her free time, she helps to spread the Theology of the Body teachings in Spanish in several organizations as of Amor Seguro, A.C. www.amorseguro.org
Rilene Simpson, Courage Ministries Member. Rilene has spent most of her adult life proclaiming her atheism and her lesbianism. She spent 25 years in a same-sex relationship. After returning to the Catholic faith in 2009, she was one of there people profiled in the documentary film Desire of the Everlasting Hills, a story of redemption and conversion to Christ. Rilene has shared her story on Catholic radio on EWTN television, and at various Theologies on Tap and conferences throughout the country. In 2015 she spoke at the World Meeting of families in Philadelphia, and the Living the Truth in Love conference in Rome Through her compelling story, Rilene helps Catholics understand the Church's teaching on homosexuality, and the hope and freedom found in the truth and love of Christ. rilene@everlastinghills.org www.couragerc.org www.everlastinghills.org