Conference Presenters
Bishop Frank Schuster
Bishop Frank Schuster is an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Seattle and is the Southern Regional Bishop for South King, Pierce, Olympic, South Sound and Southern Deaneries. He also serves Archbishop Etienne as Chair of the Board of Trustees at Catholic Community Services/Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington.
Born in Mount Vernon, Washington, to John and Virginia Schuster, he, along with his parents and two siblings, Carolyn and John, moved to Maple Valley, where they lived along the Cedar River. He enjoyed his family-focused, Catholic upbringing and attended Kennedy Catholic High School, where his father was the principal for more than 20 years.
At the University of Washington, Bishop Schuster earned his B.A. in psychology, but spent most of his time at the Newman Center in peer ministry. After college, he attended Mundelein Seminary where he received his Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL). Visit his website at bishopfrankschuster.com.
Bishop Frank Schuster is an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Seattle and is the Southern Regional Bishop for South King, Pierce, Olympic, South Sound and Southern Deaneries. He also serves Archbishop Etienne as Chair of the Board of Trustees at Catholic Community Services/Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington.
Born in Mount Vernon, Washington, to John and Virginia Schuster, he, along with his parents and two siblings, Carolyn and John, moved to Maple Valley, where they lived along the Cedar River. He enjoyed his family-focused, Catholic upbringing and attended Kennedy Catholic High School, where his father was the principal for more than 20 years.
At the University of Washington, Bishop Schuster earned his B.A. in psychology, but spent most of his time at the Newman Center in peer ministry. After college, he attended Mundelein Seminary where he received his Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL). Visit his website at bishopfrankschuster.com.
Fr. Paul Heric
Fr Paul Heric is a priest of the diocese of Spokane, Washington. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 27, 2014. He was appointed parochial vicar for St. Rose of Lima, Cheney, then as the parish administrator and director of the Newman Center. He currently serves as Director of the St. Thomas More Catholic Student Center at Washington State University.
For the last 25 years, Fr. Paul, a dynamic preacher and teacher has ministered to high school and college-age students, with a particular emphasis on healing and restoration of their hearts to God. Fr. Paul has experienced firsthand the healing power of Christ and witnessed the glory of God come alive in his own life through students and parishioners.
Fr Paul’s fundamental belief is that all students must move from a place of encounter with the Lord or a reawakening of God's work in their life to a point of conversion where they can become leaders in their communities and missionary disciples for the kingdom. Fr Paul has been blessed with the amazing gift of taking the mission of the gospel and practically laying it out as a way of life.
Deacon Jim Johnson
Deacon Jim Johnson is a Deacon in the Archdiocese of Seattle. He was ordained in December of 2020, along with 21 other men. He has been assigned to Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish in Bremerton, WA – which has been his family’s home parish for 22 years. Deacon Jim and his wife Colleen have 3 grown children, a son and 2 daughters, all of whom are all married. They have also been blessed with 4 grandchildren and one on the way. Deacon Jim has a special outreach and ministry for the youth and enjoys challenging them to be bold in the adverse conditions they face in todays society. Deacon Jim was born and raised in Minnesota and is the youngest of nine children. He is blessed to say that his parents are his greatest influence and has been inspired by their 69 years of marriage.
Deacon Jim Johnson is a Deacon in the Archdiocese of Seattle. He was ordained in December of 2020, along with 21 other men. He has been assigned to Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish in Bremerton, WA – which has been his family’s home parish for 22 years. Deacon Jim and his wife Colleen have 3 grown children, a son and 2 daughters, all of whom are all married. They have also been blessed with 4 grandchildren and one on the way. Deacon Jim has a special outreach and ministry for the youth and enjoys challenging them to be bold in the adverse conditions they face in todays society. Deacon Jim was born and raised in Minnesota and is the youngest of nine children. He is blessed to say that his parents are his greatest influence and has been inspired by their 69 years of marriage.
Daniel Oberreuter
Daniel Oberreuter is a contemporary Catholic musician who has traveled the world sharing the good news of Jesus Christ through retreats, parish missions, and concerts. He is also the lead singer of the Catholic rock band The Thirsting, the founder of Rosary Revolution.com, and AuthenticCatholic.com. Daniel is well known across the nation for his blending of music, and testimony as a Catholic evangelist, and parish mission leader. His own personal mission is to inspire souls to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ in the Eucharist through Mary.
Link: www.comeholdmyson.com and www.thethirstingcatholic.com
Daniel Oberreuter is a contemporary Catholic musician who has traveled the world sharing the good news of Jesus Christ through retreats, parish missions, and concerts. He is also the lead singer of the Catholic rock band The Thirsting, the founder of Rosary Revolution.com, and AuthenticCatholic.com. Daniel is well known across the nation for his blending of music, and testimony as a Catholic evangelist, and parish mission leader. His own personal mission is to inspire souls to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ in the Eucharist through Mary.
Link: www.comeholdmyson.com and www.thethirstingcatholic.com
