Fullness of Truth - Corpus Christi 2004 Conference

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Conference Speaker Information
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Bishop Edmond Carmody

... We are thankful for the honor of being invited by His Excellency to conduct this conference for the benefit of the good people of the Diocese of Corpus Christi and surrounding areas.

Bishop Carmody is the second of a family of thirteen children of Michael Carmody and Mary Stack, and was born in Moyvane, County Kerry, Ireland, on January 12, 1934. In September of 1951, he entered the Major Seminary of St. Patrick in Carlow, where he was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of San Antonio on June 8, 1957. Bishop Carmody received his Master's Degree in Education at Our lady of the Lake University in 1968, and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University in 1973. In addition he holds teacher and counselor certificates from the State of Texas. He was named a Prelate of Honor to His Holiness by Pope John Paul II on April 24, 1979. In 1963, Msgr. Carmody went with the St. James Society as a Missionary to Latin America, where he worked for five years as a missionary in Quayaquil, Ecuador. Only a few days before completing his five-year missionary assignment, he was called home to San Antonio and appointed Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio. Bishop Carmody served as Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio from 1988 until 1992. On May 25, 1992, he was installed Bishop of Tyler, Texas. In February of 2000, Bishop Carmody was installed as the 7 th Bishop of Corpus Christi on March 17, 2000.

Father John Corapi, S.O.L.T.

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... is what has commonly been called a late vocation. In other words, he came to the priesthood at 44 years old. From a small town boy to the Vietnam era U.S. Army, from millionaire businessman in Las Vegas and Hollywood, to drug-addicted and homeless, to religious life and ordination in the priesthood by John Paul II, to life as a preacher of the Gospel who has reached missions with the simple message; that God's Name Is Mercy! He is a perpetually professed priest member of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity.

Mr. Tim Staples

... Tim Staples is a full-time evangelist and Director of Evangelization at the Catholic Resource Center. Tim was raised a Baptist and was an Assembly of God Youth Minister before he met a fellow Marine who knew how to defend the Catholic Faith. He soon became convinced that the Catholic Church was indeed the Church started by Christ. Since his conversion he has given hundreds of talks and helped thousands of Catholics find their way back home. Tim can speak extensively on every Catholic issue and is especially effective in apologetics, bible study, Mary, and the Eucharist.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa

... Father Mitch Pacwa is a nationally known author, EWTN host and Old Testament Bible scholar who has written two books and made many audio and video studies. He is well known for his videos on "The Sufferings of Christ" and on the "False Doctrine and the New Age" as well as his recent Bible studies entitled "God the Father and the Prayer of Jesus Christ," "Reflections on the Letter to the Colossians," and "The Life of St. Paul and his Letters to the Thessalonians.". He has done at least six TV series on EWTN on topics such as "The Old Testament Prophets" and the "Via Dolorosa" as well as the audio/video series, "In the Footsteps of St. Paul." He speaks on the Old Testament Signs and symbols of the Eucharist and presents fascinating Biblical evidence to demonstrate that Christ used the language of Levite priesthood in the Upper Room at the Last Supper to ordain the Apostles as priests with the same words used by Moses to ordain Levites priests and explains the relationship of the Sacrifice of the Mass to Old Testament sacrifices by the Levite priesthood of Israel.

Ms. Rosalind Moss

... Born Jewish, Rosalind in her adult years embraced Jesus as the Messiah of the Jewish people. After 18 years of Evangelical Protestantism, she entered the Catholic Church at Easter 1995. Her initial conversion took her from a business background to full time Evangelical ministry, earning an MA in Ministry from Talbot Theological Seminary. A series of events in the Summer of 1990 set her on a compelling course to find out if the Catholic Church is in fact the Church Christ established 2,000 years ago. Now a staff apologist at Catholic Answers, Rosalind travels here and abroad speaking and teaching through parishes, conferences, radio and television. Rosalind is a frequent guest on "Catholic Answers Live," and together with Kristine Franklin, co-hosts EWTN's "Household of Faith."

Mr. Steve Bollman

... is the founder of Paradisus Dei, an organization of lay Catholics which helps couples discover the superabundance of God within their marriages and family life. He writes and lectures on the centrality of marriage in salvation history in light of Pope John Paul II Theology of the Body and St. Maximillian Kolbe's mystical insights into Our Lady. He has been given the gift to uniquely enter into the Church's three wisdoms as they relate to marriage harmonizing theology with the findings of medical science while providing a vision that touches the divine. His writings have appeared in the National Catholic Register, Inside the Vatican and The Catholic Answers. Steve resides with his family in Houston, TX.

Mr. & Mrs. Greg & Julie Alexander

... are co-Directors of The Alexander House of Austin (TAHA); a non-profit ministry dedicated to the education and enrichment of marriage and family life. About four years ago the Alexander's were at a point in their life where they felt as if they could not continue their 10 years of marriage. After, miraculously, returning from the brink of divorce by inviting God back into their relationship - Greg and Julie created TAHA as a vehicle to teach others about the marriage covenant and equip individuals and couples with the skills necessary to build stronger marriages and assist families in their development. The Alexander's were formerly Co-Coordinators of the Family Life Office of the Diocese of Austin and are now House-Parents for the Annunciation Maternity Home in Georgetown, Texas.

RADIX

... RADIX is a Catholic ministry that challenges and encourages families to embrace their Catholic faith. RADIX, founded by Doug Barry, presents the Catholic faith in a clear and enthusiastic manner, using a variety of means such as drama, music, comedy and history. Eric Genuis is an internationally recognized classical musician, composer and performer. Doug and Eric combine their awesome talents to give a breathtaking presentation on “The Passion of Christ.” In these live performances, audiences experience both the depth of faith communicated through Eric's melodies and lyrics, and also his own heartfelt explanations of the symbolism and imagery to be found in them.

Dr. David Marzak

... Dr. David Marzak is the Chancellor of Education for the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity. In this position he oversees, with the S.O.L.T. International Council of Education, the development of all the educational works of the Society of Our Lady. These works include development of the educational master plan, teacher/administrator education and training programs, courses, and seminars, licensure, accreditation, board formation, strategic planning and assessment. He has served as Academic Dean and President of Our Lady of Corpus Christi during which time he developed the integrated core curriculum at OLCC and introduced a unique apprenticeship program and an auxiliary humanities laboratory as practical applications of an Aristotelian, Thomistic, and Wojtylian educational philosophy. Dr Marzak has also served as Superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Laredo. He is a professor of politics and education, the founder director of the Kolbe Foundation, and the editor and producer of Kolbe's Greatest Books of World Civilization. He also oversees the development of distance education for the Society of Our Lady and appears on educational television throughout South Texas.

Fr. Eduardo Montemayor

... Bio Pending...