Catholic Family Conference - October 5, 6, & 7, 2007

Speakers and Guests

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The Most Reverend Paul A. Zipfel, D.D.
Bishop of the Diocese of Bismarck, ND.

Rev. Paul Ruge
Pastor, St. Michael Indian Catholic Mission in St. Michael, ND Fr. Paul is the Spiritual Director for the World Apostolate of Fatima for the Fargo Diocese and will speak about the importance of the message of Fatima.

Brother Nathan Cromly, fsj
is in the Community of St. John, Peoria, IL, with Fr. Antoine who conducts the Children’s Adoration Program on EWTN. Brother Nathan will conduct World Wide School Children’s “Eucharistic and Marian Holy Hour” in conjunction with the World Apostolate of Fatima’s Annual event on Oct. 5, 2007. He will also be a featured speaker on Oct. 6.

Deacon Doug and Janet Helbing
will speak about the Sacred Heart Enthronement of the Home. Doug is a Deacon at St. Joseph’s Church in Mandan. Janet is the President of the World Apostolate of Fatima, Bismarck Diocesan Division. Doug and Janet reside in Mandan, ND. They have 3 children and 5 grandchildren.

Mark Mallet
is a Canadian singer/songwriter and Catholic Missionary. Since leaving his career as a successful television journalist over five years ago, Mark has been touring extensively throughout North America giving concerts, speaking at retreats and conferences, and performing in Catholic school.

Cat.Chat
is the #1 best selling Catholic audio show for kids. They use inspiring, faith filled stories, great conversations, fun songs and prayer to help children learn and grow in their understanding of the basics of the Catholic Faith. Cat.Chat’s concerts and series of tapes are produced by Gerold and Denise Montpetit out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Virginia Dolajak
will speak of her experiences and involvements in the pro-life movement over the last 30 years. Virginia and her husband Albert served as the North Dakota State Knights of Columbus Pro-life Chaircouple. She has held various offices in the local Right to Life Chapter. They are the parents of six children and reside in Bismarck, ND.

Tim Trumbell
General Manager for KPOK, Bowman, ND, will speak to the young adults about modesty. Tim and his wife, Lorene, have 6 children.

Jerome Richter
Chair of Religious Studies for St. Mary’s Central High School, Bismarck, ND, will speak to the young adults. Jerry and his wife, Sara, have 3 children.

Mark Armstrong
will be MCing the event and doing a presentation about Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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