SPEAKERS

The GR Diocesan Council has curated a list of speakers that our members have heard at Council of Catholic Women events or within the Diocese of Grand Rapids and are pleased to recommend.

Each speaker’s preferred topics, previous speaking engagements and contact information is listed below. Please contact them directly to inquiry about an engagement and their fees.

Helena Signore

  • Author/illustrator, speaker, retired Catholic School teacher, mother of four and Nana.

  • Kalamazoo DCCW Lent Conference 2024; GR DCCW Fall Conference 2023.

  • helena.signore.author@gmail.com. 616-485-9468

Janet Regan

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Danna Gomez

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • GR DCCW Fall Conference 2023; St. Isidore Advent Retreat 2022; GR DCCW Fall Conference 2022

  • Idannagogo77@gmail.com or 616-446-2412. Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/

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Christine Alfaro

  • Helena is a retired Catholic school teacher in the Diocese of Grand Rapids.

  • Christine's story is how God performed a miracle for her very ill son.

  • Kalamazoo DCCW Lent Conference 2024; GR DCCW Fall Conference 2023.

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Katherine Mulderink

  • Married, Mother of 7, Grandmother of 8. Former teacher, eadmistress, catechist, Pastoral Associate, and DRE, Writer and presenter. Her passion is to lead others to encounter Christ and engage their faith. Published 5 books and written many articles.

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  • Her website is: www.KathrynThereses.com

    Speaking fee is negotiable.

Sr. Marie xxxx

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • St. Mary Magdalen's Advent by Candlelight 2023

  • Thu Hoi Nguyen <srthuhoi@gmail.com>

Kevin Matthews

  • Helena is a retired Catholic school teacher in the Diocese of Grand Rapids.

  • Kalamazoo DCCW Lent Conference 2024; GR DCCW Fall Conference 2023.

  • Website, https://www.ourladyofthebroken.org/ 616-334-9334

Maggie Ruiz

  • Maggie is a pro-life supporter. She has participated in pro-life walks throughout west Michigan. Maggie has shared her personal story of abortion and her healing journey to help raise awareness of the devastating impacts abortion has both physically and emotionally.

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  • Contact: maggierick23@gmail.com

    Fee $100 to $200

Kyle & Dr.Danielle Kestner

  • Parents of 6 children, Klye is an Engineer. Dr. Danielle is a

    Family Medicine/OB Physician.

  • Dr. Dainelle is passionate, about changing the standard of care in women’s health.

  • GR DCCW Fall Conference 2023; St. Isidore Advent Retreat 2022; GR DCCW Fall Conference 2022

  • Contact: kestnerfam@gmail.com

    Speaking fee is negotiable.

Brian Plachta

  • Spiritual mentor, published author, lawyer, husband, father, and randfather. He understands the the core to living your best life is to onnect with God.

  • Kalamazoo DCCW Lent Conference 2024; GR DCCW Fall Conference 2023.

  • Contact Brian at: brian@brianplachta.com/speaking

    Fee is negotiable.

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  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • St. Mary Magdalen's Advent by Candlelight 2023

  • Thu Hoi Nguyen <srthuhoi@gmail.com>

Disclaimer

The views expressed by the speakers listed here are strictly their own and not the Grand Rapids Diocesan or National Council of Catholic Women, its organization, its affiliates or members. The content here is for information purposes only. Because each speaking engagement is so unique, please consult each speaker directly to evaluate their appropriateness for your event.