Speakers

Martin Doman
Martin Doman has been writing, performing, and ministering as a Catholic Musician for over ten years. As a student at Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH, Martin served as the Head of Music Ministry.  Since leaving the University, Martin has led worship at Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Youth Conferences, including Steubenville East, Steubenville of the Rockies, and Steubenville Charleston.  He continues to travel across the country speaking and performing at concerts and conferences. In 2002, Martin founded Christ MusicTM, a non-profit company dedicated to renewing the heart of the Church through Eucharistic praise and worship.  He also works as the Coordinator of Renewal Through Praise And Worship Programming for the Diocese of Harrisburg, PA.

 

Fr. David Engo
Fr. David Engo, FFM has worked in youth evangelization for twenty years as a high school chaplain, a hospital chaplain, a popular preacher of parish missions and the Forty-hours Devotion. He has been actively involved with Youth 2000, Capuchin Youth and Family Ministries Retreat Center, Worship His Awesome Majesty, and Together in Christ. He has also been involved in the Right to Life movement, founding a chapter of Teens For Life and participating in Operation Rescue . Father Engo was featured in the internationally acclaimed DVD Fishers of Men, by the U.S. Bishop's Conference.

 

John Leyendecker
John converted to Catholicism in 1999 after a very prodigal lifestyle. Watching his father die in front of him at 12 years old lead him to search for fulfillment in all the wrong places- drugs, alcohol, unchastity. It is from this place of brokenness that he shares what Christ has done in his life. He received his degree in classics and theology from Xavier University and has done graduate work at the Athenaeum of Ohio. Working as a full-time youth minister for four years, FOCUS at Colorado State for 2 years, and having the opportunity to share the truth of Jesus Christ and His Church in numerous venues has equipped John and made him even more passionate for the work of the New Evangelization. Currently John and his wife, Lisa, live in Fort Collins, CO, with their three children, Maximilian (5), Anastasia (3), Solanus (1), and a fourth child due in July!

 

Brigid Breen Sweeney
Brigid Sweeney is a dynamic young Catholic with years of experience with teens.  Brigid received her Associate’s degree in Theology and Religious Education at Franciscan University of Steubenville.  She then spent two years serving as a missionary with International Volunteers in Minneapolis, MN, where she primarily led and directed high school girls in retreats, missions, and conferences.  Following her years of service, Brigid received her Bachelor’s degree in International Business from the University of Colorado at Denver.  Brigid now works as the Marketing Coordinator for ENDOW, where she also assists in the development of youth programs for middle school and high school girls.  As well, she volunteers with Challenge, a Catholic leadership club for girls, where she serves as the Colorado Group Leader, working with high school teens across the state.  Brigid's enthusiastic presentations grab the undivided attention of youth with her exciting stories, humor, pop culture references, and spontaneity. 

Sean Dalton - Host
Sean Dalton is the West Regional Director for FOCUS. He received his Master of Arts in Theology and Certification in Catechetics from Franciscan University in 1998.  Sean has eight years of experience in diocesan ministry with the Diocese of Sioux Falls and the Archdiocese of Denver in the areas of youth, young adult and campus ministry. He also has been a parish youth minister and Director of a Camping Ministry. Sean and Jenn live in Littleton, CO, with their five children.

 

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