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About The Presenters
The vision for Sound Mission Ministries parish ministry is to provide the local parish family with quality, creative catechesis in a way that inspires parishioners to embrace church teaching. We achieve this by offering a variety of presenters. The presenters for each parish mission are chosen based on the needs of the parish. It is also common for us to invite guest presenters as needed.
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Chris Muglia is a Catholic singer/songwriter and speaker. As a musician and speaker, Chris has a tremendous ability to connect with audiences of all ages in a way that inspires them to deepen their relationship with Christ and renew their commitment to the Catholic Church. He is an accomplished guitarist and pianist and his music is published with Oregon Catholic Press. Chris has served as a full time liturgist and music director in the Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona since 1990. Chris is the executive director of Sound Mission Ministries and continues to minister at Our Lady of Mount Carmel with Fr. Bonavitacola in Tempe, Arizona. He and his wife, Sheila, have been married thirteen years and have five children. |
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Bob Perron is national speaker known
best for his “Stooge
for Christ” ministry. Bob’s blend of humor and education
have made him a highly sought after speaker. Bob's presentations
leave his audiences laughing, smiling, thinking deeply, and perhaps
even shedding a tear or two. His excitement, enthusiasm, and love
has motivated and inspired thousands of young people and adults.
Bob has been involved in ministry to young people and adults since
1984. He is currently the Executive Director of the St. Thomas
More Center and Office of Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Des
Moines, Iowa. Bob, his wife and five children currently reside
in Des Moines, Iowa. |
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Simona Olson is a gifted singer/songwriter who has performed for and inspired thousands of people to come into a more intimate relationship with Christ. She is a graduate from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a B.A. in Philosophy. Certified in Youth Ministry through the Diocese of Phoenix, and Life Teen International, Simona has been a worship leader and Catholic speaker for hundreds of retreats and events across the nation; including World Youth Day in Toronto Canada, and the 2007 Heart of a Woman Catholic Conference in Arizona. She has had the privilege of working and speaking with some of the most influential Catholic leaders in the country such as Mary Beth Bonacci, ValLimar Jansen, and Father Leo Patalinghug. Having experienced a profound conversion to the Catholic church at thirteen Simona’s testimony to the power of God’s love is oneto which teens and young adults can easily and effectively relate. Inspired by the writings of Pope John Paul II to up hold the dignity of every human person from conception until natural death, Simona is devoted to building a culture of life through her music and message. She is newly married and lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. |
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Yvonne Pastore is a singer/songwriter and speaker who has been active in ministry for 17 years. As a musician, she has sung, recorded and toured with some of the most popular Catholic musicians in the country including: Matt Maher, Chris Muglia, Tom Booth, and Jaime Cortez. Yvonne has released two albums to date. Her most recent album was produced for the Heart of a Woman Catholic Women’s Conference in the Diocese of Phoenix. As a speaker, Yvonne has a passion for upholding the dignity of women. She has developed much of her content from “Mulierus Dignitatem,” written to women by Pope John Paul II. Yvonne joined the Sound Mission Ministries team in 2003 and has been a part of over 40 missions. Yvonne lives in Gilbert, AZ with her husband of 11 years, and their three boys. |
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Fr. John Bonavitacola has been a priest for 19 years. He is a gifted teacher and writer who has a remarkable ability to meet people where they are and preach the Gospel in a way that gets their attention. Fr. John has devoted his priesthood to those who struggle with addictions of all kinds. His efforts in the recovery movement have helped countless people break the chains of addictions and find freedom in Christ. Fr. John was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Philadelphia, PA and served as a prison chaplain for the first 10 years of his priesthood. He is currently the pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Tempe, Arizona. |
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Mary Moore is a writer and sought after speaker for women and family
ministry who believes that the renewal of the church belongs to faithful
families who live in obedience to Christ and serve Him with joy. She is
a syndicated columnist best know for her column, "Wholly Family" which
has been encouraging Catholic families for over three years. As a mother and wife, a
former high school English teacher, and a daughter of a 40-year veteran
deacon, Mary shares with enthusiasm and humor the joys and challenges of
living out the vocation of motherhood and Catholic family life. She and her
husband of 8 years are deeply involved as speakers for marriage preparation
and enrichment ministries in the diocese of Phoenix. She lives in Chandler,
Arizona with her husband and three children.
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Ike Ndolo is a singer/songwriter and speaker who has quickly become a highly sought after worship leader and speaker among youth event planners nationally. Ike began his ministry while attending the Youth Arise School of Evangelization in Phoenix Arizona in 2002. After completing a 9 month formation program, Ike began an internship at St. Timothy Catholic church with singer/songwriters Matt Maher and Tom Booth. His internship with Maher and Booth lead him to participate in multiple conferences and events with Life Teen International where he continued to grow and developed his gifts. Today, Ike is serving the local church as a music and youth minister at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Tempe, Arizona and travels extensively leading worship for Life Teen, Steubenville youth conferences, Youth Arise International, and Spirit and Song.com. |
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