Joe Sheena says: I am an average Joe that is in the 3rd chapter of life. I’ve recently become a grandad and want desperately to live a fully functional life and refuse to be a health burden on my family. Mindset has to do with the meaning of life and an attitude on your outlook and values. I’ve dedicated most of my adult life to satisfying the needs of others, while abandoning personal needs.

His book: Mindset - 12 Steps to Health Happiness and Longevity

Marian Names Dunya Atisha, MD, FACS ’94 as 2026 Distinguished Alumna

Dr. Dunya Atisha is a double boarded plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a special interest in restoring wholeness to cancer patients and improving quality of life in those seeking aesthetic improvements. She has been the director of microsurgery and breast reconstruction at Henry Ford Health for the past 9 years and is she is responsible for teaching and training medical students, surgical residents in all subspecialities and plastic surgery fellows in reconstruction, microsurgery, and aesthetic surgery.

With training from Duke and previous experience as an assistant professor of plastic surgery at the University of South Florida and the Moffitt Cancer Center, Dr. Atisha has a proven track record of the high-level care and commitment she provides to her patients and those she educates. Finally, in her academic nature, she is well published in the area of health services and outcomes research and continues to help her trainees develop and expand their research experience as she directs the plastics surgery research efforts at Henry Ford Health.

The Heart of Christ Clinic celebrates its 4th annual fundraising gala in support of our life-affirming work to witness to the love of Christ, the Divine Physician!

Dr. Leisa Marie Carzon is the best-selling author of Sister, Soldier, Surgeon: The Life and Courage of Sister Deirdre Byrne, M.D., She is president and chairman of the board of a Catholic medical clinic, an assistant professor of education and Catholic School Leadership Graduate Program director at Madonna University, President of Plymouth Right to Life, and founder of the St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarship Fund for Religious. As Michigan’s former State Director for Catholic Vote, she led their nation’s largest grassroots group for rallying the 2020 prolife vote.

She has served as a development executive and as a consultant for Catholic nonprofit organizations. Her nationwide research initiatives in the field of Catholic school leadership led to a new model of Catholic School Leadership and her research in collaboration with the Cardinal Newman Society have significant implications for Catholic education.

Drawing from modern research on happiness, Scripture, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the lives of the saints, author Melissa Overmyer unveils seven transformative keys that will deepen your faith and fill your life with authentic joy. Through the "BLESSED" framework—Beauty, Laughter, Encounter, Song, Silence, Engage, and Distinct—you'll discover the perfect blend of practical tools and deep spiritual truth. LIVING THE BLESSED LIFE provides a roadmap to finding the happiness your heart truly desires.

Melissa Overmyer is a dynamic evangelist, author, and speaker. She is the founder of Something Greater Ministries, which fosters prayer, Scripture study, and community while presenting the teachings of the Catholic Church. Author of several books, including "From Worry to Wonder", Melissa is a convert to Catholicism and has her master’s degree in Catholic theology with a concentration in Sacred Scripture. Melissa is passionate about archeology and Biblical history and leads pilgrimages to the Holy Land.

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‘That Man Is You’ Men's Group-TMIY, is now in 1,300 parishes nationwide. There will be a regional TMIY recruitment of new parishes on June 17th at St. Anastasia in Troy. Members Caston and Pelar join Vanessa to explain!

Don Dolindo Ruotolo was born in Naples, Italy, in 1882 and died there in 1970. A priest, mystic, and victim soul, he endured numerous sufferings and trials throughout his life, embracing them with extraordinary faith and growing steadily in holiness. He received many spiritual locutions from Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Among these heavenly gifts was the Surrender Novena, a prayer that has since brought comfort and trust in God's providence to countless souls around the world.

Maria Palma Smith is a wife, mother, grandmother, and Third Order Franciscan. She is also a writer, translator, and Catholic life coach, holding a master's degree from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Born in southern Italy, Maria emigrated to the United States with her family and later spent several years living in Italy, where she worked as a translator and English teacher. In addition to translating Don Dolindo's biography, Jesus, I Surrender Myself to You, Maria has translated his autobiography and the first volume of his commentaries on the Psalms. She is currently working on a translation and adaptation of The Betrothed, the classic Catholic novel by Alessandro Manzoni.