Claire Dwyer
Every woman is a unique soul full of beauty and possibility. I write with the desire that each one come to know and appreciate her unrepeatable vocation to love in a way that only she can. Through live and online talks and retreats, articles, devotionals, and my book, This Present Paradise: a Spiritual Journey with St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, I take readers and listeners deeper into their own interior lives and meet them at the intersection of spiritual direction and the feminine genius. I envision a world where women, whole and integrated and with a clear sense of purpose, give God their ‘best yes’ every day.
Emily Wilson
Emily Wilson Hussem is a speaker, YouTuber, award-winning author, wife and mom who shares her faith online and travels the world sharing her witness of faith at conferences and events across the globe. Emily’s social channels (@emwilss) have a combined follower count of over 270,000. Her YouTube channel alone has over 130,000 subscribers and tens of millions of views. She writes, speaks, and creates videos on femininity, faith, dating, motherhood, and relationships - and her books, videos, social media content, courses, and talks continue to inspire and encourage women of all ages.
Fr. Patrick Schultz
Fr. Patrick Schultz was ordained for service to the Diocese of Cleveland in 2016. He serves as the administrator of St. Bartholomew church in Middleburg Heights. Fr. Schultz regularly engages in youth and young adult retreats and events, with a particular focus on promoting the teachings of Pope St. John Paul II on the Theology of the Body, as well as themes in apologetics and spirituality. He has served as the chaplain for the Theology of the Body Institute, both for academic courses and pilgrimage programs, as well as sitting on the board of the St. John Paul II Legacy Foundation. Additionally, he holds the position of chaplain for the Cleveland chapter of Legatus and can be heard on the podcast “Slaking Thirsts.”
Katie Klee, Emcee
Katie Klee is delighted to share the title "emcee" with the famous MC Hammer and she hopes for many dance break opportunities between speakers during this conference.
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Katie has been speaking at retreats since 2008; most recently she's been speaking on the topic of being single, Catholic and over 30 while sensing a call to marriage. She hopes to create a space for others who are in the same space in their lives to feel seen and encouraged and grow in the hope of God's promise that He has not forgotten them.
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In addition to public speaking and being an emcee, she loves being "Aunt Tater Tots" to her nieces and nephews and god children, spending quality time with her family and friends, having high blood pressure from watching Notre Dame football, co-owning Wonder and Awe Wellness, LLC with her sister, stopping to pet people's dogs, harmonizing with any noises her house makes, singing as a cantor at her church, writing, leading a singles over 30 hiking group, making puns whenever possible and traveling.
Francesca LaRosa, Music
Francesca is an internationally recognized Catholic composer, with her sheet music being played in churches all over the world. She is most well-known for her settings of the Psalms and prayers set to music, as she composes music to God's Word to help people memorize and proclaim the Word of God. She has a degree in music education from Ball State University, and served as a music director for 3.5 years in Indianapolis, IN. She now works as a full-time composer with her husband and music producer, David, creating resources for cantors and musicians to better the music for the Church. Accomplishments -Ball State University Best Female Vocalist Winner- Talent Search Competition -Won 1st place in the NATS Opera Competition her junior year at Ball State -Won 2nd place in the NATS Opera Competition her sophomore year at Ball State -NPM Liaison -I wrote / recorded 15 piano albums in 2020 for my Instrumental Piano Channel - Keys of Peace -I have 121 English songs / Psalms available on my website I have composed and notated, 72 available in Spanish, 2 in Latin, and 2 available for piano only. - My instrumental piano music 'Keys of Peace' is now featured on the Hallow App - the #1 Catholic App -My YouTube channel just reached 2,000,000 views!
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