Father John Burns is a priest for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He studied business marketing at the University of Notre Dame, but later realized a deeper call to preach the infinite love of God with his whole life. Ordained a priest in 2010, he has served in parish ministry and taught moral theology in the seminary. Father John also works extensively with religious communities of women and has provided with retreats and conferences for Sisters in Africa, Europe, and the United States. He is the author of the book Lift Up Your Heart: A 10-Day Personal Retreat. Father John recently completed his doctoral studies on the theology of healing through forgiveness.

Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT was raised in Woodland, WA and is a graduate of the University of Nevada-Reno where she played volleyball and majored in Communications. Upon graduation, she joined the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT), a missionary community that serves global areas of deepest apostolic need. Sr. Miriam James has served at various SOLT missions including Rome, Seattle and Texas. In addition to speaking, her apostolates have included elementary school and parish ministry, coaching high school volleyball and co-hosting a Catholic radio program. She holds a Master’s degree in Theology from the Augustine Institute and is the author of the book Loved As I Am published by Ave Maria Press.