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Matthew Plese is a Third Order Dominican who resides in Chicago, IL. Matthew grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and entered the Church through RCIA in 2004. Matthew went on to obtain a degree in Business and Philosophy from the University of St. Thomas (MN) where he graduated summa cum laude. He has a Certificate in Catechesis from Catholic Distance University and a Masters in Business Administration from DePaul University in Chicago.

Matthew is the author ofCatholic Book Summaries: 54 Traditional and Contemporary Classics,Eschatology: The Catholic Study of the Four Last Things, andUnderstanding the Precepts of the Church. Matthew is a regular speaker at parish gatherings and national Catholic conferences. He is also the author of various weekly and monthly columns in prominent Catholic publications.

Topics of Expertise: Traditional Catholicism, the Mass Rubrics, The Catholic Liturgical Year, Precepts of the Church, Eschatology, General Catechism, Apologetics

Judith Costello, MA, is a Third Order Discalced Carmelite (OCDS). While a long-time resident of New Mexico, Judith moved in 2017 to Davenport, IA to care for her 92-year-old mother. Judith is an exhibiting Sacred Artist who has written and illustrated columns forThe Catechist, a national magazine, andNew Mexico Kids, a regional magazine (publishing craft columns). She has been a freelance writer for 30 years and has published several books including a book on catechism, two courses for CatechismClass.com, and two coloring books for grown-ups. Judith sees that "helping people to truly understand prayer is one of the most pressing issues of our modern world."

Topics of Expertise: Prayer, Sprituality, Mariology

Preston E. (Pete) Wiggins, Jr. holds a Masters of Arts in Theology and Christian Ministry with an adjunct Certificate in Catechetics from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Pete is retired with over 30 years experience as an educator including 17 as a Director of Religious Education. He has led over 24 Days of reflection for catechists, First Communion and Confirmation retreats, and written a weekly article for his church's bulletin. He is the author ofMarriage in the Heart and Mind of the Church, and is versed in marriage preparation and catechetics.

Topics of Expertise: Marriage Preparation, Pneumatology, Catechetics.

Matt Robinson, MA, is a lifelong Catholic from the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA. A love for Christ and the Church led him to studies for the priesthood graduating the college division of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary with a B.A. in Philosophy. Though he discerned that God was not calling him to be a priest and ultimately left the seminary, he continued his theology studies at Holy Apostles College & Seminary earning an M.A. in Dogmatic Theology. Matt is the Director of Pastoral Services at St. Agnes Parish, West Chester, PA. He is also the author of,Lord That I May See: Fundamentals of Christian Philosophy.

Topics of Expertise: Philosophy, Liturgy, Dogmatic Theology