Speakers at Gilmary

If you need a speaker for your retreat, day of recollection, or other event, there are many talented and dedicated men and women who work with Gilmary. Some are listed below. Please contact them directly for their bios, availability, and pricing.

Gilmary can also provide the teachers and the program for a one-day confirmation retreat (Sample Retreat Program) . The parish would only need to provide chaperones. Call 412-264-8400 or email lwolfe@gilmarycenter.org for additional information.

Gilmary provides retreats and days of recollection for men, women, and youth. Retreats are under the direction of Regis Flaherty and use speakers affiliated with Gilmary. Download the brochure for additional information or call 412-264-8400.

For Youth

 

For Young Adults & Adults

Rober Stephen Summers

Robert Stephen Summers

Youth consultant, youth minister, and author of Contemporary Christian music who specializes in educational sessions, Confirmation retreats, teen weekend retreats, and teen days of reflection.

Contact Bob Summers at:
724-674-4383 or bob@yministry.com

website of Bob Summers

Jamie Dillon

Jamie Dillon

Youth minister, musician, song writer, catechist, and director of the “Contagious Faith Confirmation Retreat.”

Contact Jamie at
412-828-8268 or jamiedillon@comcast.net

website of Jamie Dillon

 

Regis Flaherty

Director of Gilmary Center, best-selling author, speaker, and retreat director with over 30 years of experience in working with Catholic organizations.

Additional information

David Mills

Acclaimed author, editor, and teacher who is available for days of recollection or retreats, weekdays and weekends with enough notice.

Contact David at
mills@familink.com

Jason Gawaldo

Youth minister, parish coordinator of religious education, religion teacher, musician, and author.

Contact Jason at
724-693-8447 or JasonGwaldo@yahoo.com

 

Holly

Holly Joy Penzenstadler

Director of parish youth ministry, speaker, catechist, and retreat director.

Contact Holly at
724-713-2815 or
hpenzen@hotmail.com

Mike Sullivan

Mike Sullivan

President of Catholics United for the Faith (CUF) and Emmaus Road Publishing, and publisher of Lay Witness magazine, author, and speaker on a variety of topics.

For Mike’s bio, availability, and pricing contact Kristi Sands: ksands@cuf.org
or 740-283-2484 x125
www.cuf.org

 

Richard Grebenc

Richard Grebenc

Master Catechist, bible study leader, and speaker on a variety of topics that are accessible to average Catholics.

Contact: rgrebenc@hotmail.com

 

Angela Gaughan

Teen and adult catechist and retreat director for youth and adults. Available for Confirmation retreats.

Contact Angela at
412-377-3681 or
praywithhim@yahoo.com

Kerry Crawford

Kerry Crawford

Author of Lourdes Today, teacher, and experienced teen catechist. Speaker on “Bernadette: Lessons from a Teenager Who Would Be Saint” and other topics.

Contact Kerry at:
412-366-7934 or
kerrycrawford1@verizon.net


 

 

 

 

 

 

Gilmary is part of the Maronda Foundation, which includes Youthtowne www.youthtowne.org and Marada Golf Course www.maradagolfcourse.com
Gilmary Catholic Retreat Center
Five minutes from the Greater Pittsburgh Airport • 601 Flaugherty Run Road •Coraopolis, PA 15108 • 412-264-8400


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