Author, storyteller and encourager, Julianne Stanz is an internationally known ministry leader and speaker. Born and raised in Ireland, Julianne has spoken at the Vatican, episcopal conferences, diocesan, parish and corporate events throughout the world. She infuses her talks, seminars and retreats with warmth and a fresh perspective. She continues to serve as a consultant to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Julianne is the author of five books published by Loyola Press including The Catholic Parent’s Survival Guide: How to Answer Your Children’s Toughest Questions About Faith, and the best-selling award winning book Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace. Her book Start with Jesus: How everyday disciples will renew the Church also was a best-seller.

Julianne Stanz is the Director of Outreach for Evangelization and Discipleship for Loyola Press. Julianne formerly served in the Diocese of Green Bay for 16 years as Director of Evangelization and Discipleship and oversaw the offices of campus ministry, Camp Tekakwitha, evangelization, discipleship, Hispanic ministry, Lay Leader Formation, youth and young adult ministry. She also held positions of Director of New Evangelization, Adult Faith Formation and Young Adult Ministry Director for the Diocese of Green Bay.

Hotel Booking Information: As OCSOA provides the White Oaks Conference Centre with a rooming list, there is no need to book rooms directly with the hotel. Your registration is your reservation; Day rate registrations do not include accommodations. Please send an email to lauratonkovic@ocsoa.ca if you are experiencing difficulties with the registration system or do not need accommodation for both Wednesday and Thursday nights.