Fr. Pat Marshall, Newman Center director at University of Illinois Chicago Campus for 27 years, will share a story of crisis and conversion. Hear what makes Fr. Pat tick in his day job. Learn how the Newman centers at public universities fit in for college bound students. Get practical insights.

Louis A. Riccio, Charismatic Renewal Deacon, a receiver of gifts from the Holy Spirit, will share his conversion story from married dad to National Charismatic Renewal Representative from the Archdiocese of Chicago. Understand the highlights of his 42 year journey of charismatic renewal as part of the Catholic Church. Hear his faith journey centered on his most powerful conversion experience.

James D. McLennan, President of McLennan Companies, will share his first story of closing a gap in his life that could be filled by no other than God. Appreciate his other turning points, facing difficulties to create and endure, as he tried to align his life with God’s intentions for him over a lifetime.  Understand a power of values in a family company that endured for 100 years from the first generation leader to now the fourth generation.

Fernanda Kuzuhara, Tutor, Chemical and Safety Engineer from Brazil turned Tutor at the Willows Academy for girls, will share a conversion story of her mother. Raised in a non practicing family, Fernanda at the age of 17 turned to God. Hear how Fernanda’s conversion affected her dying mother. Hear tips for young people today how to stay faithful.

Fr. Piotr Gnoinski, Associate Pastor at St. Paul of the Cross parish, is a religious speaker who grew up on a farm in Poland. The faith to cultivate and nurture the crops, the hope to sow the seeds and trust that God will provide a harvest, and the love to persevere through hardship, this and more was learned while he was doing chores. It was through tilling the soil and the faith of his parents that he learned many of the traits that led him to the Priesthood.