Meet our speakers, Emcee and Band!
Mary Bielski
National Speaker and Evangelist: Mary has spoken to over 100,000 Catholics around the nation at retreats and conferences including Steubenville Young Adult and Youth Conference, LA Congress, NCCC and parish and diocesan events. Mary has her masters in Theological Studies at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, LA and has appeared on countless Catholic radio and television interviews including: EWTN and Catholic Crossroads Radio sharing her mission to awaken the church to the transformative power and love of Christ. Through her gift of evangelization and engaging preaching, Mary draws her audience to the beauty of our Catholic faith, a deeper love for Christ, the Eucharist, and the call to holiness. For more information on Mary, go to www.MaryBielski.com
Fired Up Sacramento and Fired Up Vallejo Living in the Spirit - Saying YES to God’s plan in your life.
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Rhyan Ramirez
Rhyan Ramirez is a passionate and inspiring speaker, who has a unique ability to inspire and empower young people to live a more purposeful life.
Working through and rising out of the challenges of poverty, discrimination and the tough streets of Vallejo, California. Rhyan brings insightful perspectives on issues of healthy relationships, living a purposeful and passionate life, and the power of caring. Drawing upon a compelling life journey, his talks are filled with intriguing stories, laugh-out-loud humor and a solutions-oriented approach for the challenges that life presents. What is most important to Rhyan is his family. The healthy relationships he has with them that is the driving force to help people live a life of purpose. All Dates Confirmation – You were made for this moment.
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Rokafuerte
Rokafuerte is a Catholic band dedicated to the arduous task of evangelization through contemporary music. Rokafuerte's specific approach is to bring believers to an intimate encounter with their creator, through songs of praise, adoration and reflection.
Rokafuerte has been leading worship since 2008. Composed of members from different parishes around the Los Angeles Archdiocese. Fired Up Sacramento and Fired Up Vallejo |
Fr. Mark Wiesner
Fr. Mark Wiesner was and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Oakland on June 10, 1995 and served as an active reserve chaplain until 2000 for the US Air Force.
He is currently the pastor of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton and during the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy held by the church in 2016, he was commissioned by Pope Francis as a Missionary of Mercy. In addition to ministry, he is a trained working voice over artist and have performed on stage since first grade! Northstate Tour Dates |