11th Annual In Mary’s Footsteps Women’s Conference – Chilton, WI

Featuring:

Colleen Carroll Campbell

Father Nathan Cromly

Sister Mary Madeline Todd, O.P.

Noelle Garcia

Emcee Rosemary Sullivan

Colleen Carroll Campbell, an award-winning author, print and broadcast journalist and former presidential speechwriter. Her books include her critically acclaimed journalistic study, The New Faithful; her spiritual memoir, My Sisters the Saints, which won two national awards and has been published in five languages; and her award-winning new release, The Heart of Perfection: How the Saints Taught Me to Trade My Dream of Perfect for God’s. Colleen has written for the New York Times, Washington Post, Christianity Today, America and National Review, and appeared on CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, ABC News, PBS, NPR and EWTN, where she hosted her own television and radio shows for eight years. A former speechwriter for President George W. Bush and editorial writer and op-ed columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Colleen is the recipient of two honorary doctorates and numerous other awards and fellowships. She speaks to audiences worldwide and lives on the central coast of California with her husband and their four children, whom she homeschools. Visit her online at www.colleen-campbell.com.

Father Nathan Cromly, Originally from Toledo OH, Father is living out his priestly vocation in Denver CO. He is the Founder and President of the Saint John Institute whose mission is to Raise Up Saints to Lead TM . The origins of the Saint John Institute date back to 2003 when Eagle Eye Ministries held its first retreat. Today, SJI is a thriving leadership institute, consisting of three different ministries. Through Eagle Eye Ministries, we Inspire young adults. Through the Saint John Leadership Institute, we Equip leaders in Colorado with our programs, and through the Saint John Leadership Network, we Engage Others throughout the US with events and programs for families, and business leaders to impact the culture. Father Cromly is a speaker, writer, retreat leader, and avid outdoorsman. He has been a guest on EWTN and can be heard on local Catholic radio. His own productions include the Dare Great Things TM podcast available on all popular podcast apps; Leadership Live TM a weekly webinar with leadership lessons from The Bible; and Glance at the Gospel, a 2-minute homily shared on EWTN radio and directly to our network members. He is the author of Coached by Paul the Apostle, Lessons on Transformation and is currently working on his second book. Father Cromly is a traveler, likes American history, listens to Classical music, and plays the blues harmonica. Ordained in 2007, Father is devoted to Our Lady and has entrusted his ministry to her care.

Sister Mary Madeline Todd, O.P., a Dominican Sister of the Congregation of Saint Cecilia, has spent over two decades sharing the teaching ministry of Christ, serving students in elementary school through college. Sister earned her doctorate in Sacred Theology at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, a Masters in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, and a Masters in English from the University of Memphis. Sister Mary Madeline writes on spiritual and moral theology, especially on the theme of the dignity of woman rooted in encountering Christ. Sister is a member of the Catholic Women’s Forum and serves on the Board of Directors for the GIVEN Institute for forming Catholic Women in leadership. Sister Mary Madeline currently teaches theology at Aquinas College in Nashville, where she finds joy in helping the next generation of young women discover the beauty of who they are in Christ and the treasure of the gifts they have been given.

Noelle Garcia, is a Catholic recording artist and speaker, wife, and mom to six kids. She travels the country sharing the faith through witness, Scripture, catechesis, and music. For over ten years Noelle has shared her ministry at events such as Steubenville Youth Conferences, the National Catholic Youth Conference, LA Congress, and many others. Her main topics include sharing her witness of struggling with depression and self-harm, and having faith during suffering. She has three music albums – her latest “Wonderfully Made” — is a project she did with her husband, David McHugh. Noelle also has several Lighthouse Media talks and projects on Formed.org with Augustine Institute. Noelle has a Masters of Theological Studies from Newman University. She serves as the Director of Programs for EQSaints and resides in Oklahoma City.

Rose Sullivan, Executive Director – National Conference for Diocesan Vocation Directors