Keynotes · Workshops · Major Presentations
Presentations
Delivering experiences that are inspirational, informational, and motivational since 1980
"A compelling presentation is not about the speaker but about the audience."
Since 1980, I have given many presentations and workshops in Catholic dioceses, parishes, and academic settings, as well as to special interest groups. I am available for lectures, experiential workshops, faculty in-services, ministry formation, mornings of reflection, preaching, storytelling, poetry readings, and "inner health days" for corporations.
Whenever I receive an invitation to speak at an event, my first concern is who is going to show up and what do they need? My repertoire is as vast as the needs of my audience; my goal is to deliver an experience, not re-hash material I have used since the Dark Ages!
Examples
Keynote Addresses
Keynote addresses not only introduce the theme, but they also set the tone for the meeting, conference, or other types of gatherings. My goal is to deliver an experience that is inspirational, informational, and, ultimately, motivational!
"Liturgical Music as the Portal to Heavenly Experience."
National Association of Pastoral Musicians, Chicago Chapter
Orland Park, Illinois
June 8, 2026
"The Art of Sacred Listening." / "The Call to the Spiritual Journey."
National Association of Catholic Chaplains / Association of Christian Therapists, International Conference
LaGrange, IL / KY
March 16, 2018 / September 30, 2004
"Prodigal Father, Persistent Mother."
Catholic Diocese of Lexington, KY — Catechetical Conference
Lexington, KY
August 28, 1999
"Celebrating Women's Gifts in a Patriarchal World."
Catholic Diocese of Lafayette, LA
Lafayette, LA
February 1, 1998
"Following Jesus: From Terror to Transformation on the Spiritual Journey."
Association of Christian Therapists, International Conference
Mundelein, IL
September 20, 1997
"Women's Sacred Quest."
DePaul University's Women's Spirituality Conference
Chicago, IL
May 1997
"Prophetic Ministry: Its Hazards and Blessings."
Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, Social Care Ministry Conference
Schaumburg, IL
February 2, 1992
Examples
Major Presentations
My task as a speaker is to engage my audience so that they connect with their deepest selves. I don't show up with a script, but prefer to speak from the heart, sharing knowledge that has come through prayer and lived experience. God does the rest.
"Lazarus and the Rich Man: Archetypes of Agony and Entitlement."
Parliament of the World's Religions
Chicago, IL
August 2023
"Unlocking Epiphany Moments in Coaching."
Coaching.com's Coaches' Showcase
September 28, 2023
"Preaching and Teaching Laudato Si."
Society of Christian Doctrine
Malta, Europe
August 2016
"Laudato Si' and the Sanctity of Sycamore Seeds."
Thomas Merton Society, Chicago
Chicago, IL
November 15, 2015
"Healing Presence: Ministering to those in Darkness."
Resurrection Health Care Spiritual Care Week, Resurrection Hospital
Chicago, IL
October 28–29, 2010
"Psalms of Lament."
National Association of Catholic Chaplains, Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
August 29, 2009
"Holy Foolishness: A Christology For the New Millennium."
Parliament of the World's Religions
Cape Town, South Africa
December 4, 1999
"Image Guidance and Spiritual Direction."
Spiritual Directors International, National Conference
Kansas City, MO
April 1993
"Androcentric Language and the Liturgical Psalter: Translation Considerations and Inclusive Language."
University of Malta
Malta, Europe
December 12, 1996
"Mysticism and Encounters with the Beloved."
Ekklesia
Oak Park, IL
March 31, 1993
"From Center to Circumference: God's Place in the Circle of Self."
Archdiocese of Chicago, Office for Young Adult Ministry
Chicago, IL
August 3–6, 1997
Examples
Workshops
My workshops involve the whole self, often drawing on self-assessment, the arts, movement, role play, meditation, guided imagery, and even seemingly silly activities like peeling an orange or practicing mindful walking!
Creative Vision and the Gaming Industry
Workshop #1: Game Design for the Contemporary Market; Workshop #2: Creating Authentic Game Scenarios; Workshop #3: Innovations in Gaming for 2022.
St. Martin's Institute of Technology
Malta, Europe
July 2012
The Hero Quest
St. Anne's Church
Barrington, IL
October 2012
Connecting Body-Mind-Spirit: A Workshop of Integration and Healing
Archdiocese of Chicago, Office of the Diaconate
Chicago, IL
October 16, 1999
Heart-Centered Ways of Approaching Scripture
St. Scholastica Priory
Duluth, MN
March 19–23, 1997
Image Guidance: Training Sessions for Spiritual Directors and Therapists
St. Scholastica Priory
Duluth, MN
March 19–23, 1997
Jesus the Holy Fool: An Archetypal Study of the Gospel Jesus
Implications for Spirituality and Ecclesiology.
Innermission Spirituality Group
Naperville, IL
March 12, 1997
A Morning of Reflection on Prayer
Archdiocese of Chicago, Office of the Diaconate
Chicago, IL
May 12, 1996
Examples of Past Venues
Sites That Have Hosted My Seminars
Educational Institutions
- Illinois Job Corps, Chicago, IL
- Chicago Board of Education, Chicago, IL
- DePaul University, Chicago, IL
- Catholic Theological Union (CTU), Chicago, IL
- Lutheran School of Theology (LSTC), Chicago, IL
- University of Malta, Malta
- Mundelein College, Chicago, IL
- St. Xavier University, Chicago, IL
- Express-Ways Children's Museum, Chicago, IL
- Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL
- USDA Office of Audit Educational Division, Chicago, IL
- St. Gregory High School, Chicago, IL
- Metcalfe Magnet School, Chicago, IL
- Morgan Park Academy, Chicago, IL
- Lane Technical College Prep High School, Chicago, IL
Health Care Institutions
- Resurrection Health Care System, IL
- Polinsky Rehabilitation Center, Duluth, MN
- Illinois Nurses Association, Chicago, IL
- National Association of Christian Therapists, Fort Mitchell, KY
- American Association for the Study of Mental Imagery, Chicago, IL
- Mercy Hospital, Chicago, IL
- Little Company of Mary Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL
- Wellness Center, Arlington Heights, IL
- C.G. Jung Institute, Evanston, IL
- North Shore Senior Center, Skokie, IL
Religious Communities
- Catholic Community of Aviano Air Force Base, Italy
- Parliament of the World's Religions, Cape Town, South Africa and Barcelona, Spain
- Daughters of Charity, Evansville, IN
- Congregation of St. Agnes, Fond du Lac, WI
- Benedictine Conference Centre, Cullman, AL
- Contemplative Outreach, Birmingham, AL
- Franciscan Retreat House, Tampa, FL
- Pallotti Center, Elkhorn, WI
- The Benedictine Spirituality Center, Richardton, ND
- Gethsemani Abbey, KY
- St. Charles Center, Romeoville, IL
- Center for Development in Ministry, Mundelein, IL
- St. Mary's Church, Kenosha, WI
- St. Scholastica Monastery, Duluth, MN
- The St. Charles Center, Diocese of St. Charles, LA
- Queen's Retreat House, Saskatoon, Canada
- Holy Rosary Catholic Community, WI
- Kordes Enrichment Center, Ferdinand, IN
- Warrenville Cenacle, Warrenville, IL
- St. Christopher Parish, Indianapolis, IN
- Diaconate, Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Morgan Park Baptist Church, Chicago, IL
- Young Adult Ministry Office, Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Carmelite Spirituality Center, Chicago, IL
- Diocese of Bismarck, ND
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee, WI
- Diocese of Superior, WI
- Diocese of Joliet, IL
- Diocese of Lafayette, LA
- Our Lady of the Mountains, Sierra Vista, AZ
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