James F. Smith, Jr., MD, DBe, FACOG, is Professor of Medical Education and Medical Humanities at Creighton University School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from St. Louis University, and his doctorate in bioethics degree from Loyola University, Chicago. Dr. Smith is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, as well as in maternal fetal … Continue reading "JAMES F. SMITH, JR., M.D., D.BIOETHICS Professor of Medical Education and Medical Humanities at Creighton University...| St. John Paul II Foundation
Tara McConathy is Business Administrator at the St. John Paul II Foundation where she oversees the management of human resources and administration in support of the day-to-day operations of the staff and mission of the St. John Paul II Foundation. Tara earned a BA in Communication from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and previously … Continue reading "TARA MCCONATHY Business Administrator, St. John Paul II Foundation"| St. John Paul II Foundation
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Father Nicolas Ramirez was ordained to the priesthood of Jesus Christ on June 4, 2016. Originally from Spring, Texas, he graduated from Klein High School and later attended Texas Tech University. He is the oldest of three siblings, and his youngest brother, Fr. Jacob, also answered the call to the priesthood, being ordained on June … Continue reading "REV. NICOLAS RAMIREZ Pastor, Sacred Heart Catholic Church"| St. John Paul II Foundation
Fr. Javier I. Bustos was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy in 1991 and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism in 1994. In 1996, he completed a Master’s degree in Philosophy. During this period, he worked as a journalist and served as a university professor, teaching Modern Philosophy, Epistemology, Latin, Greek, … Continue reading "VERY REV. JAVIER I. BUSTOS The Archbishop’s Delegate for Catholic Health Care, Archdiocese of Milwaukee"| St. John Paul II Foundation
Jeffrey Marc Monforton was born in Detroit on May 5, 1963, to Marc Louis Monforton and Virginia Rose (Ackerman) Monforton. He is the eldest of three sons. Bishop Jeffrey Monforton attended Wayne State University, after which he entered Sacred Heart Major Seminary and subsequently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy in 1989. He … Continue reading "MOST REV. JEFFREY MONFORTON Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Detroit"| St. John Paul II Foundation
Nicole Piemonte, PhD, is the Associate Dean of Faculty Leadership and an Associate Professor of Medical Humanities at Creighton University School of Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. She received her PhD in Medical Humanities from The University of Texas Medical Branch where she studied philosophy, medical ethics, literature and medicine, and medical pedagogy. Her current teaching … Continue reading "NICOLE PIEMONTE, PhD Associate Dean, Faculty Leadership"| St. John Paul II Foundation
Damien and Christine Reynolds have been married for 21 years. They met at Baylor University during undergraduate studies, had a whirlwind courtship, and were married within two years. Damien is an attorney and executive with CSG Investments in Plano, TX. He has a love for coaching kids in basketball and mentoring middle schoolers through his … Continue reading "DAMIEN AND CHRISTINE REYNOLDS"| St. John Paul II Foundation
Dr. Marty McCaffrey is a Professor of Pediatrics at UNC Chapel Hill in the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. He is a retired Captain in the US Navy and served as the Director of Neonatal Care at the Naval Medical Center San Diego and the Consultant to the US Navy Surgeon General for Neonatology. Dr. McCaffrey … Continue reading "MARTIN MCCAFFREY, MD, CAPT USN (RET) Professor of Pediatrics, UNC Chapel Hill"| St. John Paul II Foundation
Karen and Tim Hogan have been on the marriage adventure for 38 years. From the beginning they have embraced marriage as a path of psychological and spiritual transformation. They have been offering marriage retreats and seminars for many years. Karen is a spiritual director and Director of Faith Formation. Tim is a psychologist and certified … Continue reading "KAREN HOGAN, MA Spiritual Director DR. TIM HOGAN Psychologist, Author, Certified Relationship Therapist"| St. John Paul II Foundation