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Bishop John Arnold, born in Sheffield on 12th June 1953, studied Law at Trinity College, Oxford, and was called to the Bar in 1976. After joining the Rosminians in 1978, he began ecclesiastical studies in Rome, later transferring to the Archdiocese of Westminster and earning a licence and doctorate in Canon Law.

Ordained a priest in 1983, he served in various roles including Chaplain at Westminster Cathedral, Sub-Administrator, Parish Priest in Enfield, Promoter of Justice, and Vicar General. He assisted Cardinal Hume with publications and authored The Quality of Mercy in 1993. Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster in 2006, he was named Bishop of Salford by Pope Francis in 2014.

Bishop John is currently the Bishop Conference Spokesperson for the Environment and a former Chair of CAFOD’s Board of Trustees.

Fr Pat Collins has been a school teacher, a member of a parish mission team, a college lecturer in spirituality and the psychology of religion. He has spoken at conferences in 26 countries, published over 32 books, many of which have been translated, and hundreds of articles as well as appearing regularly on radio and TV.

Fr Pat, a committed ecumenist, helped to introduce the Alpha Course into Ireland and is one of the founders of the New Springtime Community in his native Dublin. In 2020 he established an online school of evangelisation.

Fr James Anyaegbu is a Roman Catholic priest of the diocese of Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. He was ordained on the 6th of July 2013 (memorial of St. Maria Goretti). He has academic background in Philosophy, Theology, Counselling and Psychotherapy. He is currently a missionary priest, serving as an assistant priest in St. Mary’s RC Church, Beauly which covers about seven Catholic communities in the highland of Scotland.

In response to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 lockdown, Fr James took a proactive step by founding the ‘Faith-Chat Platform.’ This initiative serves as a pertinent response to the contemporary crisis of faith, inspired by the question, “But when the Son of man comes, will he find any faith on earth?” (Luke 18:8).

Beyond his traditional pastoral role, Fr James embraces modern forms of communication, establishing a presence as a TikTok enthusiast and Instagram influencer. His engagement spans across various social media platforms, reflecting his commitment to reaching and guiding lost souls.

Ordained in 2013, Fr Frankie is a priest of the Diocese of Salford and is based with the team at Salford Cathedral as the Cathedral Precentor.

Fr Frankie has compiled and edited two books – Does God LOL? and Miracles R Us – with his authorship proceeds being donated to his favourite charity, Mary’s Meals, and he was part of the team which set up and operated ‘Mercy Bus’ in the UK during Pope Francis’ Year of Mercy.

Fr Frankie (whose from an entertainment background) initially followed in his family’s footsteps by becoming a stand-up comedian and professional entertainer, before eventually answering a calling to become a Catholic priest.

Gary Stephens is married to Joanne and together they have seven children and ten grandchildren. He has been involved in evangelisation ministry since 1992.

In 2018, Myles Dempsey, founder of New Dawn, appointed him his successor as Leader of the Prince of Peace Community, CEO of New Dawn and International New Dawn Chairman.

Accredited with a Bachelor of Divinity, Gary speaks at numerous Catholic conferences, retreats and seminars, both nationally and internationally.

John Hesketh is an international Catholic speaker with over 25 years of experience in ministry, serving in a wide range of roles including teacher, youth minister, school chaplain, evangelist, and conference speaker. His work has taken him across communities and continents, sharing the Gospel with passion and clarity.

In 2019, he sensed a new call from God into the world of acting, adding a creative dimension to his mission and opening new doors for Evangelisation. He holds a Master’s Degree in Catholic Theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, grounding his ministry in solid theological formation and a deep love for the Church.

Daniella is a qualified, experienced and passionate Catholic speaker. She is accredited with a First-Class Honours Ecclesiastical Bachelor of Divinity from the Maryvale Institute and has many years of experience speaking at parish, school, university, diocesan, conference, retreat, and prayer group events. She is passionate about sharing the Gospel. On behalf of Parrhesia Catholic Ministries, Daniella speaks regularly at events across the UK and internationally.