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Dr. Scott Hahn
Dr. Hahn is one of the world's most successful Catholic authors and teachers. He is the founder and Chairman for St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, Professor of Theology and Scripture at Franciscan University of Steubenville and the first layperson to hold the prestigious Pio Cardinal Laghi Chair for Visiting Professors in Scripture and Theology at the Pontifical College Josephinum. Dr. Hahn authored the commentary for the CSS Studies on the Gospel of John, Exodus, the Gospel of Matthew, Revelation, Romans and Ephesians

Mark Shea
Mark Shea is a noted Catholic author, award-winning columnist and nationally-known speaker. His book credits include Making Senses out of Scripture, By What Authority and This is My Body. Mark is a regular contributor to Catholic Parent Magazine and the National Catholic Register. He is Senior Content Editor for Catholic Exchange. He is currently the host of Catholic Exchange's daily podcast, Rock Solid. Mark co-authored many of the CSS studies with Dr. Scott Hahn.

Steve Ray
Steve Ray is the author of many Catholic books including Crossing the Tiber, Upon this Rock, and St. John's Gospel. He is most widely known for his award-winning video series, "The Footprints of God: The Story of Salvation from Abraham to Augustine." Steve is a contributing writer for Envoy magazine, The Catholic Answer, This Rock magazine, and frequent guest on programs such as EWTN, Catholic Answers Live and Fox News. Steve is the author of the commentary for the CSS Study on The Acts of the Apostles, Genesis and 1sr & 2nd Corinthians.

Carl Olson
A nationally known Catholic author and speaker, Carl's book credits include Will Catholics Be 'Left Behind'? and The Da Vinci Code Hoax. He has written articles for Our Sunday Visitor, National Catholic Register, This Rock, First Things, Catholic World Report, Touchstone, Gilbert!, Saint Austin Review, and New Covenant as well as other publications. Presently he is the editor of IgnatiusInsight.com and previously served as editor for Envoy magazine. Carl is the author of the CSS study Will Catholics Be 'Left Behind'?


Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J.
Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J.FATHER MITCH PACWA is a respected Scripture Scholar, author, and popular EWTN television and radio host, as well as the founder and President of Ignatius Productions - a teaching and media apostolate. He received his B.A. in Philosophy and Theology from the University of Detroit, summa cum laude. He was ordained a Jesuit Catholic priest in 1976 with the Society of Jesus and then continued his studies. He received his Master of Divinity and S.T.B. from the Jesuit School of Theology of Loyola University, magna cum laude. At Vanderbilt University, he received his Master of Arts, Ph.D. in Old Testament. Father Pacwa has taught at the high school, university, and seminary levels. He has lectured at hundreds of conferences and churches around the world and is best known for his appearances on EWTN – The Global Catholic Television Network http://www.ewtn.com/. Father Pacwa is fluent in twelve languages and has a unique understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Middle East and is respected for his knowledge on Islam and the Qur’an. Father is also the author of many books” Learn more about these books and his teaching apostolate at http://fathermitchpacwa.org
Patrick Madrid
Patrick Madrid is the publisher of Envoy magazine, the director of the Envoy Institute of Belmont Abbey College, author, apologist, radio and television host as well as the author and editor of 15 books and booklets. Patrick has conducted thousands of seminars on Catholic themes, in English and Spanish, at conferences, parishes, and universities across North America, as well as throughout Europe, and in Latin America, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. He is a veteran of a dozen public debates with Protestant ministers, Mormon leaders and other non-Catholic apologists. He is the host of several EWTN television series, including “Pope Fiction,” “Search & Rescue,” and "Where Is That In the Bible?" and he hosts the Thursday edition of EWTN Radio's “Open Line” broadcast, heard on approximately 140 AM & FM stations across the United States, as well as on the Sirius Satellite Radio Network. Patrick earned a bachelor of science degree in business from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor of philosophy degree (B.Phil.) from the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, where he is completing a master's degree in dogmatic theology. He has also done graduate studies in theology at the University of Dallas. Patrick serves on numerous boards including the Advisory board of CSS.


Louie Verrecchio
Louie VerrecchioLouie Verrecchio is the author of the highly acclaimed conciliar document studies series, Harvesting the Fruit of Vatican II. Bearing an Imprimatur and enjoying the endorsement of well known theologians, churchmen and others, George Cardinal Pell said Louie’s work shows “a sincere love for the Church and a solid understanding of Scripture.” Since 2004, his study materials have been used by parish based study groups and individuals throughout the U.S. and as far away as Singapore. Louie has made several appearances as a guest expert on the subject of Vatican II on both the Ave Maria and Relevant Radio Networks.
Cindy Morales
Cindy MoralesCynthia Morales has a Master's of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. She is a revert to the Catholic Church and is currently the Director of Religious Education at St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Northfield, IL. She is married to John Morales and is the proud mother of Joseph Dominc Morales.

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