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Frances Hogan is a lay missionary and educator working in the Catholic Church since the late 60's. She worked as a missionary in West Africa for some years. She has taught in schools in Africa and Ireland. From the mid-80's she lectured in the Milltown Institute of Philosophy and Theology in Dublin, and served four years on the Theological Commission of the Bishops. She is also trained as a Spiritual Director and Retreat giver. Since the '80s Frances has written ten books, now out of print. Over the years Frances has made many teachings on Scripture and the Spiritual Life available for sale on hundreds of cassettes. The current list is available on cd and dvd. Frances continues to give Missions in parishes, as well as Retreats and Seminars to people mainly in the English-speaking world. She also continues to give Scripture classes, spiritual direction, and guidance on the spiritual life in her home parish. Background Frances comes from a family of nine children all living. Her parents, now deceased, were called Mary and Joseph, which she considers significant! Her father was the main influence in her life teaching her the scriptures from her infancy. She never knew a time when the scriptures were not her daily fare. Her father encouraged the habit of daily Mass since early childhood, and he, himself, was a man of prayer, especially in the latter years of his life. The family Rosary was a daily event in youth. God was a big part of the equation in everyday life. From the age of 10 Frances was taught scripture by her parish priest, who was a scripture scholar of note in the diocese of Dublin. He was the professor of oriental languages in UCD, and translated the New Testament by himself. His library of 10,000 books was donated to the University after his death. Another priest acted as spiritual director to her in these difficult teenage years. It was during this time Frances decided to follow the Irish tradition of 'exile for Christ', and became a missionary. This was not unusual for she had promised the Lord to 'take the gospel to the ends of the Earth' at the tender age of 3 when she experienced God personally for the first time. Like St. Paul, Frances has a sense of "woe is me if I do not preach the gospel; it is a burden that has been laid upon me" (1 Corinthians 9:16). She agrees with Paul that it is not a matter of boasting or claiming to be better than anyone else. It is her duty given by God.

Frances Hogan is a lay missionary and educator working in the Catholic Church since the late 60's. She worked as a missionary in West Africa for some years. She has taught in schools in Africa and Ireland. From the mid-80's she lectured in the Milltown Institute of Philosophy and Theology in Dublin, and served four years on the Theological Commission of the Bishops. She is also trained as a Spiritual Director and Retreat giver. Since the '80s Frances has written ten books, now out of print. Over the years Frances has made many teachings on Scripture and the Spiritual Life available for sale on hundreds of cassettes. The current list is available on cd and dvd. Frances continues to give Missions in parishes, as well as Retreats and Seminars to people mainly in the English-speaking world. She also continues to give Scripture classes, spiritual direction, and guidance on the spiritual life in her home parish. Background Frances comes from a family of nine children all living. Her parents, now deceased, were called Mary and Joseph, which she considers significant! Her father was the main influence in her life teaching her the scriptures from her infancy. She never knew a time when the scriptures were not her daily fare. Her father encouraged the habit of daily Mass since early childhood, and he, himself, was a man of prayer, especially in the latter years of his life. The family Rosary was a daily event in youth. God was a big part of the equation in everyday life. From the age of 10 Frances was taught scripture by her parish priest, who was a scripture scholar of note in the diocese of Dublin. He was the professor of oriental languages in UCD, and translated the New Testament by himself. His library of 10,000 books was donated to the University after his death. Another priest acted as spiritual director to her in these difficult teenage years. It was during this time Frances decided to follow the Irish tradition of 'exile for Christ', and became a missionary. This was not unusual for she had promised the Lord to 'take the gospel to the ends of the Earth' at the tender age of 3 when she experienced God personally for the first time. Like St. Paul, Frances has a sense of "woe is me if I do not preach the gospel; it is a burden that has been laid upon me" (1 Corinthians 9:16). She agrees with Paul that it is not a matter of boasting or claiming to be better than anyone else. It is her duty given by God.

https://www.catholichistorywalks.com/ Joanna Bogle, who leads the Catholic History Walks, is an author, journalist, and broadcaster. She has a degree in Theology and a great love of London. Her books include various historical biographies, including a book on the life of St John Paul II. She is also the author of ‘A Yearbook of Seasons and Celebrations’ with ideas on celebrating the traditional feasts of the Christian calendar. Joanna and her husband Jamie, a barrister, have lived in London for most of their married life. She is a former London borough councillor and her fascination with London’s history came through discovering the local history of the area where she grew up in South London.

Andrew Pinsent is Research Director of the Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion at the Faculty of Theology and Religion, University of Oxford. At Oxford since 2009, he has been Principal Investigator for more than $6M of research grants involving scholars in more than a dozen countries. Formerly a particle physicist on the DELPHI experiment at CERN, Dr Pinsent has degrees in philosophy and theology and a second doctorate in philosophy. A major theme of his research is second-person (I-you) relatedness in science, philosophy, and theology. His publications include work in virtue ethics, neurotheology, science and religion, the philosophy of the person, insight, divine action, and the nature of evil.

Helen’s Bio Helen Border is a mother of three grown up daughters and grand-mother to five grandchildren. She has worked full time for the past 29 years at the University of Glasgow in different administrative posts and now as a General Teaching Assistants Administrator. She has been an active member of her parish since she was a young girl. Today she is a reader, Extra Ordinary Minister and a member of the Parish Pastoral Council. She started the Friends of Divine Mercy Scotland with Fr John Keenan who was the Catholic chaplain (now Bishop John Keenan of the Diocese of Paisley) in 17 September 2013 at the University of Glasgow chaplaincy. The remit of the FODMS is to promote the basic ABC of Divine Mercy which is Ask for His Mercy, Be Merciful to Other, Completely Trust. The FODMS are establishing a Divine Mercy network while promoting the Good News of the Gospel. They do this by hosting an annual conference. “This conference is a great opportunity to spread this message. Pope Francis called the laity to evangelise and to be bold in our faith and share it with our brothers and sisters in serving one another; this is what The Friends of Divine Mercy Scotland are trying to do through the work they do and offering this conference.” The FODMS also work in prisons, churches, schools and on the streets of our cities promoting the values of the Gospel and encouraging people to pray. The FODMS take the Mercy Bus out each year for one week offering the sacrament of reconciliation and give away rosaries, divine mercy chaplets and miraculous medals to all they meet. Over 200 people came on board the bus for the sacrament of reconciliation this year while adhering to the Government guidelines regarding COVID19. They gave away over 1,200 medals and prayers. Helen was a member of the City of Glasgow Chorus for 5 years and then joined St Mirin’s Cathedral choir for over 5 years and now is a member of St Andrew’s Cathedral Choir. Helen studied for 6 years part-time for a degree while working full time and bringing up her family. She also studied for two years part time and was commissioned by Archbishop Philip Tartaglia as a Parish Catechist in the Archdiocese of Glasgow where she prepares children for the sacraments of reconciliation, holy communion and confirmation. She also teaches a marriage preparation class.

My name is Daniel O’Connor. I am, in order of importance, A sinful and unworthy servant of our Lord and God, Jesus Christ A loving child and willing consecrated slave of the Blessed Virgin Mary A loyal son of the Roman Catholic Church The husband of my amazing wife, Regina The father of four children (Joseph, David, Mary, and Luisa) by her, and God willing many more to come A worker of many apostolates (especially promoting the Divine Will and Divine Mercy) An adjunct Philosophy Professor at a State University of New York community college holding an MA in Theology and studying for a PhD in Philosophy

https://www.catholicstreetevangelisation.co.uk/ Catholic Street Evangelisation is a Lay Apostolate founded by John and Pamela Rodger here in the UK. Our God-given mission is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the people we meet in the streets. We are both blessed and humbled to be able to fulfil this ministry, and we very much invite you to step out and make a difference for those who need to hear the Gospel. Did not Jesus command us to do so, “‘Go out into the streets and the lanes and make the people come in, so that my house may be full.“. (Luke 14:23) Sharing the joy of Salvation with others is an act of true love, and experience has shown me so many times, that God does more in us when we are obedient to his word.