Fr. Leo Patalinghug
Baltimore, MD
Fr. Leo Patalinghug is a priest member of a community of consecrated life, Voluntas Dei (The Will of God). He currently resides in Baltimore as the host a weekly international TV show "Savoring our Faith" on EWTN, a bestselling author, radio and podcast host, and an internationally acclaimed speaker.
His unique background as a two-time black belt martial arts instructor, award winning break dancer and choreographer and an award-winning cook has caught the attention of many media and entertainment outlets, from ABC, PBS, NBC, FOX, the Cooking Channel, and also the Food Network where Fr. Leo defeated the world-famous chef in a competition called, "Throw Down with Bobby Flay!"
With an attention for making deep discussions more bite sizable, Fr. Leo and his movement, Plating Grace and the non-profit group, The Table Foundation is helping to bring our world together one plate of grace at a time.
Deacon Steve Greco
Irvine, CA
Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon ordained in the Diocese of Orange in May 2007. He is an author, evangelist, radio show host and film producer. A former healthcare executive for over 35 years, holding positions as Senior Vice President of Sales, Bristol Myers-Squibb, President of Publicis Selling Solutions and Vice President of Sales for Depomed, Inc., and he founded Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, a worldwide ministry of healing and evangelization.
Deacon Steve is a media pioneer who uses all forms of communications to proclaim the Gospel and is executive producer of Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist. Deacon Steve hosts a weekly radio show, called "Empowered by the Spirit" heard on Relevant Radio at 12 noon and at 10:00 a.m. Deacon Steve can also be heard on ESNE Catholic radio network in Los Angeles at 9:00 p.m. Sundays at 1670AM on the dial.
Deacon Steve's ministry of evangelization at Spirit Filled Hearts founded the Jesus Thirsts for America Movement, the virtual summit in honor of Saint Joseph theme Pilgrimage to the Heart of Saint Joseph. Deacon Steve has published eight books including a daily meditation book called 365 Days of Praise, and in Spanish 365 Dias de Alabanza available on Amazon. His other book, Reflections on the Holy Spirit, focuses on the Fruit of the Spirit, and is also available on Amazin in English and Spanish. Additional books by Deacon Steve are Expect, and Experience Miracles, Overcoming Adversity through Miracles, Miracles Through Forgiveness, Miracles Through Prayer, Be Not Afraid in English and Spanish, and his most recent book Miracles Through Mercy.
He has been married to Mary Anne Greco for 52 years, and they have three children and four grandchildren. Deacon Steve is currently the Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation for the Diocese of Orange.
Visit his ministry, media platforms and podcast at: Spirit Filled Hearts
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