2025 Conference Presenters
Bishop Eusebio Elizondo
Most Reverend Eusebio Elizondo, M.Sp.S. is a native of Monterrey, Mexico. He received a bachelor's degree in theology and a canon law degree from the Gregorian University in Rome. In 1984, he was ordained a priest of the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit, a religious congregation of men consecrated to God for the service of the Church, who provide spiritual direction for priests and consecrated religious.
He was assigned to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Bothell, Washington in the year 2000 to provide ministry to the growing Hispanic community in Western Washington. He was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle by Pope Benedict XVI on May 12, 2005 and was ordained by Archbishop Brunett on June 6, 2005.
Bishop Elizondo is the first Hispanic bishop in Seattle. He is appointed Vicar General, Vicar for Hispanic Ministries and Vicar for Vocations of the Archdiocese.
Most Reverend Eusebio Elizondo, M.Sp.S. is a native of Monterrey, Mexico. He received a bachelor's degree in theology and a canon law degree from the Gregorian University in Rome. In 1984, he was ordained a priest of the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit, a religious congregation of men consecrated to God for the service of the Church, who provide spiritual direction for priests and consecrated religious.
He was assigned to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Bothell, Washington in the year 2000 to provide ministry to the growing Hispanic community in Western Washington. He was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle by Pope Benedict XVI on May 12, 2005 and was ordained by Archbishop Brunett on June 6, 2005.
Bishop Elizondo is the first Hispanic bishop in Seattle. He is appointed Vicar General, Vicar for Hispanic Ministries and Vicar for Vocations of the Archdiocese.
Jason Evert
Jason Evert has traveled to six continents to bring the message of purity to millions of people for more than 25 years, including World Youth Days in Australia, Spain, Poland, Panama, and Portugal. He has lectured at dozens of universities, including Harvard, Princeton, and the United States Naval and Air Force Academies. Jason earned a master’s degree in theology,
and undergraduate degrees in Counseling and Theology, with a minor in Philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
He is a best-selling author of 20 books, including Saint John Paul the Great, How to Find Your Soulmate without Losing Your Soul, and The Dating Blueprint. He is a frequent guest on radio programs throughout the country, and his television appearances include MSNBC, Fox News, the BBC, and EWTN. Jason runs Chastity Project and its website, chastity.com, hosts the podcast “Lust is Boring,” and leads an international alliance of young people who promote purity in more than 40 countries.
Jason Evert has traveled to six continents to bring the message of purity to millions of people for more than 25 years, including World Youth Days in Australia, Spain, Poland, Panama, and Portugal. He has lectured at dozens of universities, including Harvard, Princeton, and the United States Naval and Air Force Academies. Jason earned a master’s degree in theology,
and undergraduate degrees in Counseling and Theology, with a minor in Philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
He is a best-selling author of 20 books, including Saint John Paul the Great, How to Find Your Soulmate without Losing Your Soul, and The Dating Blueprint. He is a frequent guest on radio programs throughout the country, and his television appearances include MSNBC, Fox News, the BBC, and EWTN. Jason runs Chastity Project and its website, chastity.com, hosts the podcast “Lust is Boring,” and leads an international alliance of young people who promote purity in more than 40 countries.
Devin Schadt
Devin Schadt is the executive director of the Fathers of St. Joseph, an apostolate that labors for the restoration, redemption, and revitalization of fatherhood. Devin is the author of Joseph’s Way: 80 Days To Unlocking Your Power as a Father; CUSTOS: Total Consecration Through Saint Joseph; and is the creator of the video-devotional system LEAD: The Four Marks of Fatherly Greatness. Devin lives with his wife and five daughters in the Midwest.
Learn more at fathersofstjoseph.org and on YouTube at: The Catholic Father Devin Schadt.
Devin Schadt is the executive director of the Fathers of St. Joseph, an apostolate that labors for the restoration, redemption, and revitalization of fatherhood. Devin is the author of Joseph’s Way: 80 Days To Unlocking Your Power as a Father; CUSTOS: Total Consecration Through Saint Joseph; and is the creator of the video-devotional system LEAD: The Four Marks of Fatherly Greatness. Devin lives with his wife and five daughters in the Midwest.
Learn more at fathersofstjoseph.org and on YouTube at: The Catholic Father Devin Schadt.
Fr. Bryan Dolejsi
Fr. Bryan was born and raised in the Seattle area, regularly attending Mass at St. Stephen and St. Anthony in Renton. He attended Western Washington University earning a teaching degree in History and Language Arts and served as a teacher and missionary before entering seminary as a Dominican. After four years of formation, he discerned a call to return home to the Archdiocese of Seattle and was ordained in 2006.
Fr. Bryan has served as priest in parishes throughout the Seattle Archdiocese as well as Kennedy High School Chaplain, Diocesan Vocation Director, priest personnel board member, Partners in the Gospel oversight committee member, mentor for first time pastors and instructor for the deacon formation program. Fr. Bryan recently finished his Doctor of Ministry from Mount Angel Seminary and currently serves as pastor of the St. Stephen/St. Anthony parish family in Renton.
Fr. Bryan was born and raised in the Seattle area, regularly attending Mass at St. Stephen and St. Anthony in Renton. He attended Western Washington University earning a teaching degree in History and Language Arts and served as a teacher and missionary before entering seminary as a Dominican. After four years of formation, he discerned a call to return home to the Archdiocese of Seattle and was ordained in 2006.
Fr. Bryan has served as priest in parishes throughout the Seattle Archdiocese as well as Kennedy High School Chaplain, Diocesan Vocation Director, priest personnel board member, Partners in the Gospel oversight committee member, mentor for first time pastors and instructor for the deacon formation program. Fr. Bryan recently finished his Doctor of Ministry from Mount Angel Seminary and currently serves as pastor of the St. Stephen/St. Anthony parish family in Renton.
Abraham Lucas
Abraham "Abe" Lucas is an offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks and member of St Thomas More parish in Lynnwood. Lucas grew up in Everett, Washington and attended Archbishop Murphy High School, before moving on to play college football at Washington State University. Abe was featured in the 2023 October-November edition of Northwest Catholic Magazine. Read the inspiring article here.
(OSV News photo/Stephen Brashear, Northwest Catholic)
Mike Flood
Mike is a Seattle native. He received his bachelor’s degree from Washington State, then a master’s from the University of North Carolina. Mike owned and operated Western Flyer Air Service in Fort Scott, Kansas, and served as a pilot in the United States Coast Guard for 20 years. He and his wife Marty, have a three children and 4 grandchildren. Mike serves on the boards of the King County Municipal League, Empower Youth Network, and the Association of Washington Business. Flood was awarded the 2019 “Person of Year” award from UNCF (United Negro College Fund). He has also received the “Outstanding Service to Veterans” award from the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, and “I Care About Kids” award from Mentoring Works Washington. Mike’s faith was developed early on from his family life and his 8 years at Saint Matthew Elementary School in north Seattle. Currently he attends Mass with his mother where she lives at Providence Mount Saint Vincent in West Seattle.
Mike is a Seattle native. He received his bachelor’s degree from Washington State, then a master’s from the University of North Carolina. Mike owned and operated Western Flyer Air Service in Fort Scott, Kansas, and served as a pilot in the United States Coast Guard for 20 years. He and his wife Marty, have a three children and 4 grandchildren. Mike serves on the boards of the King County Municipal League, Empower Youth Network, and the Association of Washington Business. Flood was awarded the 2019 “Person of Year” award from UNCF (United Negro College Fund). He has also received the “Outstanding Service to Veterans” award from the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, and “I Care About Kids” award from Mentoring Works Washington. Mike’s faith was developed early on from his family life and his 8 years at Saint Matthew Elementary School in north Seattle. Currently he attends Mass with his mother where she lives at Providence Mount Saint Vincent in West Seattle.
Fr. Ed White
Fr. Ed White was born in Deer Lodge, Montana and grew up in the midwest. He came to Seattle to study forestry, but soon discovered ministry as his primary interest. Becoming Catholic in 1980, Fr. Ed began a vocational search that took him through lay ministry, monastic life, and finally diocesan priesthood. He was ordained by Archbishop Brunett in 2005 and served St. Stephens until 2024. He is now assigned to St. Anne in Forks and he enjoys hiking, fishing, and travel.
Fr. Ed White was born in Deer Lodge, Montana and grew up in the midwest. He came to Seattle to study forestry, but soon discovered ministry as his primary interest. Becoming Catholic in 1980, Fr. Ed began a vocational search that took him through lay ministry, monastic life, and finally diocesan priesthood. He was ordained by Archbishop Brunett in 2005 and served St. Stephens until 2024. He is now assigned to St. Anne in Forks and he enjoys hiking, fishing, and travel.
Ron Belter (MC)
Ron Belter is President and General Manager of Sacred Heart Radio. Born and raised in Canada, Ron relocated to the US in 1976 when his mum remarried. In college he met his wife, Bernadette, and after witnessing the love and joy of the Catholic faith through her and her 13 siblings, Ron converted.
While attending a mission retreat about twenty-five years ago, Ron, a young real estate appraiser at the time, asked the keynote speaker. “How do you start a Catholic Radio station?” The answer led a faithful group of Catholics to buy a nightly hour of radio airtime to air Catholic Answers. That small act of faith eventually led to the purchase of AM1050 and now, 23 years later Sacred Heart Radio has grown to 12 stations reaching 4.5 million listeners in Washington state in addition to a station in Kodiak, Alaska.
Ron Belter is President and General Manager of Sacred Heart Radio. Born and raised in Canada, Ron relocated to the US in 1976 when his mum remarried. In college he met his wife, Bernadette, and after witnessing the love and joy of the Catholic faith through her and her 13 siblings, Ron converted.
While attending a mission retreat about twenty-five years ago, Ron, a young real estate appraiser at the time, asked the keynote speaker. “How do you start a Catholic Radio station?” The answer led a faithful group of Catholics to buy a nightly hour of radio airtime to air Catholic Answers. That small act of faith eventually led to the purchase of AM1050 and now, 23 years later Sacred Heart Radio has grown to 12 stations reaching 4.5 million listeners in Washington state in addition to a station in Kodiak, Alaska.
