Most Rev. Joseph Brennan

The Most Reverend Joseph Vincent Brennan is a prelate of the Catholic Church and the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno. He received his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from St. John’s Seminary College in 1976 and a master’s degree in divinity from St. John’s Seminary Theologate in 1980 and ordained a priest on June 21, 1980. Brennan was installed as Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Fresno on May 2, 2019.

Msgr. Patrick McCormick

Msgr. Patrick McCormick, V.F, is the Pastor of Holy Spirit Church, Fresno, California and Chaplain to Holy Cross Ministries. Ordained a priest in 1975 at the Vatican by Pope Paul VI he has since served at many parishes before coming to the Holy Spirit Church in Fresno. Msgr. McCormick is Master of Ceremony at at numerous events and an accomplished pianist and organist.

Deacon Steve Greco

Deacon Steve Greco is a dynamic speaker, author and founder of Spirit-filled Hearts Ministry. Deacon Steve is a man of vibrant faith with the charisms of healing and teaching rooted in his deep love and knowledge of the Word of God! His fatherly heart embraces each soul he touches with God’s tender mercy and love! Our Lord moved Deacon Steve to found Spirit-Filled Hearts Ministry in order to serve and spread the good news of Jesus Christ! Deacon Steve gives talks and healing services throughout the United States in many parishes and Catholic conferences. He currently is host of a weekly radio show, Empowered by the Spirit on Relevant Radio and ESNE Radio. Deacon Steve has published 365 Days of Praise, Reflections on the Holy Spirit, and Expect and Experience Miracles. nourish your spirit

Fr. Tony Ricard

Fr. Tony Ricard is a Priest for the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Pastor of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish. He is also a Core Instructor of Church Doctrine and Youth Ministry for the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana. He also serves as the Catholic Chaplain of the NFL’s New Orleans Saints. Fr. Ricard is the author of 12 awesome books which include “I Still Believe: A Testimony of Faith After the Storm,” “Don’t Be Stupid! Lessons You Should Already Know,” and “Diary of An Unapologetic Roman Catholic Priest”. His newest book is entitled, “Dreams I’ve Never Had! Justice Denied/Justice Supplied”. It was created with the help and writings of 14 St. Augustine High School students. Fr. Ricard has given keynote addresses, retreats, revivals, and
youth talks across the nation and throughout Canada.

Rev. James Blount, S.O.L.T.

A internationally-known priest of The Society of Our Lady of The Most Holy Trinity (SOLT), Fr. James Blount currently travels the United States and abroad, preaching at retreats and missions. Teaching the faith by prayer and personal stories, he brings passion and awareness that through the power of the Holy Spirit, God’s Church can make a difference in the world today. He is currently based out of Covington, Georgia. Fr. Blount will share with us all the gifts of the Holy Spirit during the conference day!

Fr. Dennis McManus

Fr. Dennis McManus has been a speaker at many conferences and priestly retreats. His talks have the effect of driving a movement in the spirit while nourishing the intellect, bringing the listener closer to God. Fr. McManus has taught at Georgetown University since 1997. He holds a master’s degree in historical ethics from Georgetown University and a doctorate from Drew University in historical theology. He is an associate professor of Systematic Theology at Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary. Fr. McManus is also on the faculty of the Program for Jewish Civilization in the School of Foreign Service, offering courses in the history of Christian-Jewish conflict and the theory and practice of interreligious dialogue. He has written widely on liturgical and ecumenical topics, but specialized in the application of translation theory to the Roman Rite, and in the development of the Rites of Exorcism.