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Catholic speaker and evangelist Michael Gormley leading a Catholic retreat.

Renew Your Parish by Bringing in One of Our Dynamic Catholic Speakers For:

Parish Missions

Men’s & Women's Conferences

Staff Formation

Catechetical Conferences

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Catholic speaker and evangelist Michael Gormley giving a retreat at a Catholic parish.
Paradisus Dei Vice President Mark Hartfiel speaking to a group of adults.

Our Speakers

Michael Gormley

Michael “Gomer” Gormley has spent over 20 years evangelizing and discipling men, women, teens and young adults.

He spent 17 years in full-time parish ministry while also running LayEvangelist.com, his apostolate of evangelization for the last 12 years. He is also a successful podcaster and frequent guest on Catholic podcasts and radio shows.

Topics Michael covers includes authentic Catholic masculinity, family life, prayer and virtuous living.

Catholic speaker and evangelist Michael Gormley giving a talk.

Currently, parish missions are booked from Monday to Tuesday or Wednesday in an effort to keep Michael’s Saturdays and Sundays free for his family and his local parish.

One-day men’s conferences are typically held on Saturdays, once per month.

The costs are:

  • 1 day: $1,500 (plus travel, room and board)
  • 2 days : $2,500 (plus travel, room and board)
  • 3 days: $3,000 (plus travel, room and board)

All travel bookings for Michael Gormley are done through United Airlines from George Bush International Airport in Houston. This allows for direct flights to most cities.

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Since attending Michael’s conference, I’m now more motivated to grow and become the best man I can be and I’m excited for the great things that God has in store for my life.
Kieran, a conference attendee

Mark Hartfiel

Mark Hartfiel is the Vice President of Paradisus Dei and host of the popular Mysteries of the Rosary series. He graduated in 2004 from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Mark was the first employee of Paradisus Dei and helped founder, Steve Bollman, start That Man is You!

Topics Mark covers include marriage, men’s issues and Our Lady.

Paradisus Dei Vice President Mark Hartfiel giving a talk.

Mark’s availability is limited to only a few events per year and typically book out a year in advance. Contact us for more information including cost and travel details.

Katie Hartfiel

Katie has spent the last two decades of her life in full time ministry and motherhood. She is the author of several books for women of all ages and is part of the Steubenville Conference Ministry Team. Katie is overjoyed to now serve as the Content Coordinator for She Shall Be Called Woman.

Katie enjoys speaking to teens and adults on topics covering faith, prayer, the Eucharist, intercession, and Catholic identity. 
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Katie’s availability is limited to only a few events per year and typically book out a year in advance. Contact us for more information including cost and travel details.

The Art of Catholic Family Life

Mike DiCosola and Missionaries to the Family are available to present a half-day marriage retreat and workshop at your parish or in your diocese. 

This retreat invites couples to enter into the mystery of Nazareth. Encounter practical ways to transform your house into a holy home, sacred ground, a place to profoundly encounter God, a place of joyful service and loving
sacrifice, a refuge and respite in the chaos of the world.

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Our team’s availability is limited to only a few events per year and typically book out a months in advance. Contact us to request availability.

The costs are:

  • Travel and Hosting $925 
  • Per Couple Attending: $25
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This retreat gave us PRACTICAL steps to take to create a holy home.
Kim, retreat participant, Joliet, IL
It was excellent. It was exactly what we needed at just the right time. God is Great. Thank you for your time, thoughtfulness, and guidance.
Baton Rouge couple
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Since attending Michael’s conference, I’m now more motivated to grow and become the best man I can be and I’m excited for the great things that God has in store for my life.
Kieran, a conference attendee

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