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Fr Simon Bishop SJ
Ordained as a priest on 13 September 2003, Fr Simon took his final vows as a member of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) on 5th November 2011. He has worked in parishes and schools, in prison chaplaincy, in formation and retreat work and mostly recently as Novice Master for those applying and in training within the Jesuits of North West Europe. Fr Simon regularly accompanies and gives spiritual direction to individuals, including priests and married couples.
Course Topics
Covenant
- From Betrayal to Trust
- The Covenant in Genesis
- A Nation and a Kingdom
- The Fulfilment
- Bonus: Praying with Ephesians
Vocation
- Marriage
- Priesthood
- Bonus: Praying with Mary
Marie Fahy
Resources Development Lead at Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Marie devises resources for primary and secondary schools and university chaplaincies linked to ACN’s work on behalf of persecuted and suffering Christians worldwide. After a degree in Theology and History and postgraduate studies, Marie spent about twenty years working in Catholic schools in Surrey and West London, first as a lay chaplain and then as an RE teacher/Head of RE. Marie is a trained media speaker for Catholic Voices.
Course Topics
Mary and the Saints
- The Communion of Saints
- Mary Queen of Saints
Law, Grace and Sin
- Laws for Life
- The Way of Grace
- Old Habits
Raymond Friel OBE
After a long career in Catholic education and leadership, Raymond took up the post of CEO of Caritas Social Action Network, the agency of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference dedicated to tackling poverty and enhancing social mission capacity in England and Wales. Married to Janet, they have three sons. Raymond’s most recent book is Catholic Social Teaching: An Introduction, published in September 2023.
Course Topics
The Dignity of the Human Person
- Made to Know and Love
- Eyes on the Prize
Catholic Social Teaching
- Dignity
- The Common Good
- Subsidiarity
- Solidarity
Fr Christopher Jamison OSB
A Benedictine monk who currently serves as Abbot President of the English Benedictine Congregation, Fr Christopher is widely known for his appearances on TV and radio as well as his books Finding Sanctuary and Finding Happiness. His latest book is called ‘Finding the Language of Grace: Rediscovering Transcendence’.
Course Topics
The Trinity
- God is a Mystery
- God is Trinity
Salvation and Eternal Life
- What Lies Beyond?
- A New Heaven and a New Earth
Fr Emmanuel Mansford CFR
Having joined the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in New York in the Bronx in 1998, Fr Emmanuel was ordained a priest in May of 2007. He served for six years as the Community’s vocation director from 2014-2020 and then as the Director of Formation from 2020-2023. Originally from a small village in Bedfordshire (he is a Luton Town fan!), he presently lives with the friars in Bradford where they are engaged in serving the materially poor and preaching the Gospel at St Patrick’s mission.
Course Topics
Jesus Christ
- Who Do You Say That I Am?
- The Suffering Servant
- His Victory is Our Victory
Prayer
- When You Pray
- Thirsty for More
- Ways to Pray
- Praying With & For Others
- Bonus: How to begin?
Fr Frankie Mulgrew
Starting out as a stand-up comedian and professional entertainer, Fr Frankie answered the call to priesthood and was ordained in 2013 for the Diocese of Salford. He has compiled and edited two books – Does God LOL? and Miracles R Us – with his authorship proceeds being donated to his favourite charity, Mary’s Meals. He was part of the team that set up and operated ‘Mercy Bus’ in the UK during Pope Francis’ Year of Mercy and has also spent a sabbatical year as chaplain for the Craig Lodge Community in Dalmally.
Course Topics
The Holy Spirit
- Life in the Spirit
- Receive the Holy Spirit
- Bonus: Come Holy Spirit
Sacraments of Healing
- Confession
- Anointing of the Sick
Madeline Page
Graduating with a Philosophy degree from Cardiff University in 2016 with a speciality in morality and ethics, Madeline completed her dissertation on the topic of abortion. She was the Evangelisation and Education Officer for Cardiff Archdiocese and has been actively involved with Catholic Voices, appearing on BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, GB News and Times Radio. A gifted and confident speaker and pro-life advocate, Madeline runs the Alliance of Pro-Life Students which equips students to spread the pro-life message on their university campus.
Course Topics
Freedom, Conscience and Virtue
- True and False Freedom
- Morality Detector
- Good Habits
Faith and Life
- Reason and Faith
- Catholics and Culture
Fr Paschal Uche
Raised in East London with two wonderful parents and three great sisters, Fr Paschal graduated from Nottingham University and after studying at St Mary’s College, Oscott he was ordained a Catholic priest in August 2020. Currently a chaplain to the youth service and an assistant priest in Chelmsford-linked Catholic Parishes, Fr Paschal is much in demand as a Catholic speaker.
Course Topics
Liturgy and Sacrament
- What is Liturgy?
- What are the Sacraments?
Sacraments of Initiation
- Baptism
- Confirmation
Fr Stephen Wang
A Catholic priest from the Diocese of Westminster, Fr Stephen is currently Rector (director) of the Venerable English College in Rome – one of the five seminaries for England and Wales dedicated to the training of priests. Ordained in 1998, he has worked across London parishes, schools, hospitals and prisons and has held a range of teaching, lecturing and chaplaincy roles. He is the author of A Way of Life for Young Catholics and most recently Sycamore: The Catholic Faith Explained . He is also involved in a number of evangelisation projects included Sycamore programme and the Pause for Faith YouTube channel .
Course Topics
Creation and Fall
- Creation Speaks of God
- Shattered World
The Good News of Redemption
- What is the Gospel?
- Believing the Good News
The Catholic Church
- Made for Mission
- An Upside-Down Hierarchy
The Eucharist
- The Meaning of the Mass
- The Sacrifice of the Mass
David Wells
With a background in teaching and leadership and an infectious sense of humour, David has a proven track record as one of our country’s most-loved Catholic speakers. Author of the best-selling book ‘A Reluctant Disciple’, he has spoken at more than 500 conferences worldwide including a regular slot at the Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, California in front of an audience of 30,000. David is married to Alison and they have three grown-up children and ‘a spoilt dog’.
Course Topics
Revelation
- Who is God?
- God is Not Silent
- God Reveals His Heart
Sacred Scripture
- The Story of Stories
- Welcome to the Library
- It Doesn’t Make Sense!
Mariah Wilde
A psychotherapist and mental health social worker, Mariah has a passion for widening access to mental health support and challenging stigmas in creative ways. Outside of her day-to-day work and inspired by her faith, she enjoys freelance creative writing and facilitating events about well-being for charities and brands.
Course Topics
Prophecy
- Preparing the Way
- Bearers of Hope
