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Fr Chris Alar
Fr Chris Alar, MIC, is a priest of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and serves as Director of the Association of Marian Helpers at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Originally trained as an engineer, he entered the priesthood after a deep conversion experience and now dedicates his ministry to preaching the message of Divine Mercy. Fr Chris is widely known through the Living Divine Mercy television series broadcast by EWTN and online, where he teaches about the Catholic faith, the sacraments, and the spirituality of St Faustina. He frequently travels internationally giving retreats and missions promoting trust in Jesus and devotion to the Rosary.

Nikki Kingsley
Nikki Kingsley is a Catholic speaker and evangelist who shares her personal journey of faith and conversion. Originally from the UK and now based in Ireland, she has become known for her passionate witness to the transforming power of prayer, particularly the Rosary. Through talks, retreats, and parish events, Nikki encourages people to rediscover a living relationship with Christ and the intercession of Our Lady. Her testimony often focuses on how prayer, trust in God, and the sacraments can bring healing and renewal in family life. She is committed to inspiring others to deepen their faith and live the Gospel more fully in everyday life.

Dana
Dana Rosemary Scallon, widely known simply as Dana, is an Irish singer, presenter, and former politician. She first came to international prominence after winning the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest with All Kinds of Everything. Over the decades she has recorded numerous albums, many with a strong Christian and devotional theme. Dana served as a Member of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2004 and has been an outspoken advocate for the protection of life and family values. A committed Catholic, she frequently speaks and sings at faith events around the world, sharing her love for the Rosary and encouraging prayer within families.

Fr John Keane
Fr John Keane is a Catholic priest known in Ireland for his pastoral ministry and preaching on prayer and the Eucharist. Ordained for the Diocese of Meath, he has served in a variety of parish roles and is recognised for his dedication to spiritual renewal within parish communities. Fr John regularly leads retreats, missions, and days of recollection, encouraging Catholics to rediscover the richness of the sacramental life and the importance of daily prayer. He has a particular devotion to Our Lady and promotes the Rosary as a simple but powerful prayer for families and parishes seeking deeper faith.

Fr Marius O'Reilly
Fr Marius O’Reilly is a priest of the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise in Ireland. In addition to his parish ministry, he has been actively involved in youth outreach and evangelisation initiatives aimed at helping young people encounter Christ. Fr Marius often speaks about the importance of prayer, Eucharistic devotion, and the role of Mary in leading believers closer to her Son. He has participated in national and international Catholic gatherings and regularly promotes the Rosary and Eucharistic adoration as essential sources of strength in Christian life. His ministry focuses on encouraging faith to be lived authentically in modern society.

Christine O'Hara
Christine O’Hara is a Catholic speaker and evangelist who shares her personal testimony of faith and conversion. Through parish events, conferences, and prayer gatherings, she speaks about the transformative power of God’s grace in everyday life. Christine’s talks often highlight the importance of prayer, the sacraments, and trusting in God during times of difficulty. She is particularly passionate about encouraging families to rediscover the Rosary as a powerful prayer that brings peace and unity into the home. Her witness aims to inspire others to deepen their relationship with Christ and to live their faith with courage and hope.

Archbishop Eamon Martin
Archbishop Eamon Martin is the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. Ordained a priest in 1987 for the Archdiocese of Armagh, he later served as president of St Patrick’s College, Armagh, before being appointed coadjutor archbishop in 2013 and succeeding Cardinal Seán Brady in 2014. As Primate, he plays a leading role in the Catholic Church in Ireland and has been actively involved in promoting evangelisation, youth ministry, and pastoral renewal. Archbishop Martin frequently encourages Catholics to rediscover prayer, Scripture, and devotion to Our Lady, and he has supported national initiatives encouraging families and parishes to pray the Rosary.

Sr Caitriona Kavanagh, OP
Sr Caitríona Kavanagh, OP, is a Dominican Sister of St Cecilia and a member of the Dominican community known for its work in education and evangelisation. Originally from Ireland, she has been involved in teaching and youth ministry, helping young people encounter Christ through Catholic education and formation. As part of the Dominican tradition founded by St Dominic, she promotes preaching the Gospel and devotion to the Rosary, a prayer closely associated with the Dominican Order. Through talks and retreats, Sr Caitríona encourages people to grow in faith through prayer, study, and service to others.

Oliver Dashe Doeme
Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme is the Catholic Bishop of Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria, a region that has experienced significant violence due to the Boko Haram insurgency. Ordained a priest in 1992 and appointed bishop in 2009, he has been widely recognised for his leadership and courage during times of persecution and hardship for Christians in the region. Bishop Doeme became internationally known after sharing a spiritual experience in which he felt called to encourage widespread prayer of the Rosary for peace. Since then, he has spoken around the world about faith, perseverance, and the power of prayer in the face of adversity.

Ângela de Fátima Coelho
Sr Ângela de Fátima Coelho is a Portuguese religious sister of the Alliance of the Holy Hearts of Jesus and Mary. She serves as Vice-Postulator for the causes of Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto, two of the young visionaries of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fátima. Sr Ângela has been closely involved in research and pastoral work connected with the message of Fátima and frequently speaks internationally about its call to prayer, conversion, and devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Through her work she helps promote understanding of the historical and spiritual significance of Fátima within the life of the Church.

Bishop Donal McKeown
Bishop Donal McKeown is the Roman Catholic Bishop of Derry in Northern Ireland. Ordained a priest for the Diocese of Down and Connor in 1987, he served in parish ministry and education before being appointed auxiliary bishop of Down and Connor in 2013. Later that year he was named Bishop of Derry. Bishop McKeown has been involved in numerous initiatives supporting Catholic education, youth ministry, and evangelisation. He frequently speaks about the need for renewal of faith in contemporary society and encourages Catholics to engage with Scripture, prayer, and the sacramental life as foundations for Christian witness.

Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother
The Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother are members of an international Catholic religious community founded in Spain in 1982. The community is dedicated to serving the Church through Eucharistic devotion, Marian spirituality, and evangelisation, particularly among young people. Their mission includes catechesis, youth retreats, parish missions, and missionary work in a number of countries. Inspired by love for the Eucharist and Our Lady, the sisters aim to foster deep faith and commitment to the Church in the next generation. Their presence at events often includes testimony, music, and sharing their missionary experiences.