Special Anniversary Edition August, 2014
Presenter Spotlight Fr. Mike Schmidt Father Michael Schmitz, the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth as well as the Chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of MinnesotaDuluth, inspires and educates through his priesthood and preaching. His Newman Center focuses on being fed through the Sacraments as well as study and knowledge of the Church and has thrived under his humble and Spirit-filled guidance. Ordained in 2003 at St. Paul Seminary, he has preached to youth and young adults across the country about the love of God and the call of Jesus Christ for saints to be raised up in the Church. Father Mike's hope is that these saints will redeem the entire world for Christ. Known nationally for his inspiring homilies, consistent hilarity, and genuine coolness, Father Mike is quickly becoming a Catholic household name in America. Fr. Schmitz will speak at the Verizon Wireless Center, Mankato, at a general session on Saturday morning of the anniversary celebration. His presentation will be, Where Does Jesus Send Us? … To Proclaim the Good News. He will also speak at the youth track that morning on, Where Does Jesus Send Us As Young People? … To Give Witness and to Share the Truth.
Performer Spotlight Tony Melendez Tony Melendez is a “toe-pickin' guitar player and vocalist.” Born without arms and with a club foot, Tony is an inspirational Catholic musician and speaker and has been performing for over 20 years in forty countries. He performed for Saint John Paul II, has received numerous Unity Music Awards, and continues to challenge and inspire others with his music and his courage. Mr. Melendez will speak at the Verizon Wireless Center, Mankato, on Saturday morning of the anniversary celebration. He will present for a general session in Spanish, and to the Youth Track in English. He will also perform a bilingual concert on Saturday evening at the Center.
http://www.tonymelendez.com/English/Welcome.html http://www.tonymelendez.com/Espanol/Bien_Venidos.html