Deborah Gretzinger is a theology teacher at Notre Dame de la Baie Academy, Green Bay, WI in addition to being a public speaker. She has worked in education and parish ministry for over 25 years. Deborah holds a BA in English Education from Marquette University, an MA in Education from Mount Mary University, and an MA in Theology through St. Leo's University. Deborah has been happily married for 18 years and has two children. She spends her free time reading, cooking, camping and hiking.
Speaker at 10:45 am - 11:45 am in Church
"Doing it All; Finding God in the Chaos"
Katie Summers was formerly the Young Adult Ministry Coordinator for the Diocese of Green Bay. Prior to that, she worked for Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in De Pere as the Evangelization Coordinator for 3.5 years, and was also a middle school teacher at Notre Dame of De Pere for 5 years. She is a St. Norbert College graduate, loves all things “fall”, jean jackets, black coffee, and hiking with her future husband, Andrew. She is currently getting ready for her winter wedding in December.
Speaker with Deacon Bob Summers at 10:45 am - 11:45 am in Sacred Heart Room
"Debunking the Myths about Catholicism"
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm in Church
"Welcoming Millennials back to Church"
Jacob Rudd is a a Catholic Musician born and raised in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He writes songs about Jesus, the Saints, Scripture, and family life.
At 17, his friend committed suicide. Shortly after at an underage drinking party, he decided to pray instead of drink. It was a few months later at a retreat that he discovered the most important truth and the secret to true happiness: Jesus is with us in the Eucharist.
Jacob lives in northern Wisconsin with his wife and three children.
Keynote Speaker at 1:00 pm
"From Partying to Praying"
Randy Peterson is a children's musician, storyteller and educator. Randy travels regionally and nationally giving hundreds of concerts and workshops each year at schools, libraries, festivals, conferences, churches and community events. Through his music, he passes on the joys of reading, the importance of friendship and the wonders of science. The goal in all his music is to gear it for the children but have it enjoyed by all ages. Randy accompanies himself on guitar, banjo and mandolin.
He will be playing from 9:00 am - 9:45 am in the Gym
He will be playing from 10:45 am - 11:15 am in the Gym
He will be playing from 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm in the Gym