Following God's Call

Phoenix Convention Center
September 8-9, 2012
Phoenix, Arizona

It's an event you won't want to miss! EWTN's Family Celebration is back at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. This year's theme, "Following God's Call," echoes Pope Benedict's call for a new Evangelization to revitalize the faith of Catholics. On September 8th, come celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose own faithful and fervent discipleship is our greatest model.

 

Special Religious Liberty Roundtable Discussion featuring The Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix, EWTN President and CEO, Michael P. Warsaw, Ronald Johnson (Executive Director of the Arizona Catholic Conference), Alan Sears (CEO, and general counsel, of the Alliance Defending Freedom) and Dr. Marci Moffit (President, Catholic Medical Association).

• Inspirational talks by four of your favorite EWTN Hosts including Raymond Arroyo, Marcus Grodi, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., and Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God, O.S.B.
(formerly Rosalind Moss)
Attend Mass with the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word and the Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix
• Spend time in Adoration and experience God's healing touch in the Sacrament of Penance
• Be a part of a special 90-Minute Life on the Rock with Fr. Mark and Doug Barry
• LIVE Performances for Children at the EWTN Faith Factory booth featuring the "Roamin' Catholic," Rob Wahl, and "Pete the Penguin"
• Shop for holy reminders in the EWTN Religious Catalogue Shop
•Meet and greet all your favorite EWTN favorite personalities at the Family Corner and Meet the Author booth in the Exhibit Hall
• Catch a LIVE Radio broadcast with EWTN radio host Thom Price and special guests

• Meet the staff at the National Catholic Register and pick up a free copy of "America's favorite Catholic Newspaper"

It's a weekend you will never forget and best of all, it's FREE – no tickets required!

 

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Speakers and Guests

 

Raymond Arroyo

Raymond Arroyo • Host of “The World Over”

As host of the weekly news program "The World Over Live" since its debut in 1996, Arroyo has taken viewers to the scene of more Vatican events, papal pilgrimages and beatification than any other newscaster in the country. The world Over's analysis of headline news and in-depth interviews with key religious, political and culture figures, is followed and trusted because of Arroyo's faithfulness to the unerring Catholic perspective that Mother Angelica first spotted in his days as a journalist on Capitol Hill. Author of four best-sellers on Mother Angelica, Arroyo's hour-length dialogue with Pope Benedict XVI is the only U.S. English language interview ever recorded with the Pontiff.

   
Fr. Mitch Pacwa

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. • Host of "EWTN Live" and
"Threshold of Hope"

Hand picked by Mother Angelica to teach and share the Gospel as only a Jesuit, Biblical scholar and papal expert can, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., hosts EWTN Live. Viewers recall that this popular Wednesday night call-in show began and ran as "Mother Angelica Live" for nearly 20 years. Fr. Mitch also hosts Threshold of Hope, a lively analysis of the writing of Pope John Paul II. At Mother's behest, Fr. Mitch began hosting series for the network all the way back to 1984; his leading of the Holy Land Rosary seen daily on EWTN, has aired continuously since then. Fr. Mitch's newest book is How to Listen When God is Speaking: a Guide for Modern-Day Catholics.

   
Fr. Benedict Groeschel

Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God, O.S.B. (Formerly Rosalind Moss)

Rosalind Moss grew up in a loving Jewish home in Brooklyn, NY, and embraced Jesus as the Messiah of the Jewish people in her adult years. In the midst of a successful Evangelical ministry and with a graduate degree in Ministry, she was drawn to Catholicism, and was confirmed in 1995. Popular for her teaching conferences, Ros' media career included appearances on EWTN as a series host, and on Catholic Answers radio as staff apologist and, currently, as a guest on From the Heart. Several years ago, Cardinal Raymond Burke invited the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israel's Hope, to begin a new order in St. Louis, Missouri. Bishop Edward James Slattery then received the new congregation, with Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God as its first Prioress, into the Diocese of Tulsa on September 8, 2011. The order's mission is to bring hope to the neighbors they serve in Tulsa, and to uphold the unquenchable love of learning and love of Our Lady which Mother Miriam's life embodies.

   
Michael Warsaw

Michael P. Warsaw • President & CEO, EWTN

Michael P. Warsaw is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Eternal Word Television Network, Inc. (EWTN), the world's largest religious media network. Prior to joining EWTN, Mr. Warsaw was employed by the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. as the Assistant Director of Liturgy and later established the Basilica's Department of Communications, serving as its Director. He is also a member of the Basilica's Board of Trustees. Mr. Warsaw was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He attended The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. where he earned the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion and Religious Education. 
In addition, he did graduate work at CUA in the field of Liturgical Studies.

   
Doug Keck

Doug Keck • Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, EWTN

Doug Keck is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of EWTN. Since joining the network in 1996, he has been responsible for the daily operation and production of all the network's Domestic and International channels, which currently include satellite broadcasts throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Philippines, Australia, Africa, and India. As Senior Executive producer responsible for all live shows, series, and co-productions, Mr. Keck supervised the launching of World Over Live with Raymond Arroyo, Life on the Rock, and Journey Home with Marcus Grodi. He developed and hosts EWTN Bookmark, a series spotlighting Catholic books and authors. In addition, he oversees EWTN Home Video, developed under his leadership in 2001, EWTN's Radio networks, available via AM/FM, shortwave, and Sirius Satellite Radio, and EWTN's Religious Catalogue.

Mr. Keck's first 20 years in broadcasting were spent at Rainbow Programming and its parent company, Cablevision, as Vice President of Operations and Technical Services for Rainbow's multiple Cable Networks (AMC, Bravo, IFC, Newsport, Regional Sports, and Regional News Channels), and General Manager of its Television Operations Center. He was also senior programming executive for Sportschannel New York's Emmy award-winning coverage of Yankees' and Mets' Baseball, Nets' Basketball, and Islanders/Devils' Hockey.

   
Brother Leo Mary

Brother Leo Mary, MFVA

Brother Leo joined the Friars in 1992. Originally from Louisiana, Brother Leo grew up a Cajun Catholic. "A number of years ago, I was asked by my superior to do a TV show, which became Hey Brother Leo. I do experiments and use props that kids can do themselves and have fun with while at the same time, teach them lessons about the Catholic Faith".