General Track

Deacon Dennis Dorner

Deacon Dennis Dorner serves as the Director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate and as the Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Deacon Dennis is assigned to St. Brigid Catholic Church in Johns Creek and St. Luke’s in Dahlonega, Georgia.

11:30 a.m.

Archbishop Michael Miller

Archbishop J. Michael Miller is a member of the Pontifical Committee for International Eucharistic Congresses and is a specialist on the papacy and modern papal teaching. Archbishop Miller has published seven books and more than 150 articles, both scholarly and popular. Archbishop Miller has served on numerous boards in higher education, and in public and social spheres. 

12:15 p.m.

Johnnette Benkovic

Johnnette S. Benkovic is the Founder and President of Living His Life Abundantly® International, Inc., and of Women of Grace.  As an author of several books, host of a live radio talk show, and Executive Producer of The Abundant Life, Johnnette seeks to share the Gospel message through television, radio, print, and internet communications. 

1:00 p.m.

Fr. Leo Patalinghug

Father Leo Patalinghug founded Grace Before Meals, a nationwide movement that promotes the importance of family dinners by encouraging parents and children to prepare and enjoy meals together. Fr. Leo holds third degree black belts in Tae Kwon Do and Arnis, speaks multiple languages, is a singer-songwriter and an award-winning breakdancer.

1:45 p.m.

Allen Hunt

Allen Hunt created a nationally syndicated mainstream talk radio show focused on "where real life and faith come together." The Allen Hunt Show is the result. Allen has been named to Talkers Magazine's prestigious list of the 100 heavy hitters in talk radio, receiving a ranking unprecedented for a newcomer in the industry.

2:30 p.m.

Father Mitch Pacwa

Fr. Mitchell Pacwa is the Founder and President of Ignatius Productions, a Catholic media production apostolate, whose mission is to teach people the scriptures, educate Catholics about their Faith, and promote unity and understanding within the Mystical Body of Christ. Fluent in 12 languages, Fr. Pacwa has lectured at hundreds of conferences and churches around the world and currently hosts two programs on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN).

3:15 p.m.

Russ Spencer, emcee

Russ Spencer, Emcee, is a veteran award-winning news journalist and evening anchor for Fox 5 News in Atlanta.