Omaha
Rekindle Youth Ministry Event
Speakers
Jackie Francois Angel
Jackie Francois Angel is a full-time worship leader, vlogger, author, singer-songwriter, and homeschooling mom of four.
Together with her husband, Bobby Angel, she has written Pray, Decide, And Don't Worry: 5 Steps to Discerning God's Will and Forever: A Catholic Devotional For Your Marriage. Jackie is also a regular presenter on the Ascension Presents channel on YouTube. Jackie and Bobby have a podcast “Conversations with Jackie and Bobby” and Jackie recently launched the “Memorize Scripture” podcast. Originally from Orange County, CA, Jackie, Bobby and their five children currently reside in North Texas.
Fr. Benjamin Boyd
Father Benjamin Boyd was born in North Platte, NE, where he graduated from St. Patrick’s High School. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for two and a half years but struggled to determine his life’s direction. He worked as a carpenter and cabinet maker for several years before entering the seminary. Since boyhood, he had dreamed of marrying and having children, so he was surprised when he felt God calling him to the priesthood.
After years of resisting God’s call, Father Boyd finally surrendered, choosing to be open to carrying out God’s will. He studied Philosophy at Conception Seminary College in Conception, Missouri, followed by Theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis. He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Omaha on June 7, 2014.
Father Boyd has served at St. Patrick in Fremont, St. Vincent de Paul, Christ the King, St. Stephen the Martyr, and St. James. He is currently the Pastor at St. Bernadette and Holy Ghost parishes in Bellevue/South Omaha.
Sister Sarah Elizabeth McMahon
Sister Sarah Elizabeth McMahon is a sister with the Missionary Benedictine Sisters. She took her final profession of vows on September 2, 2017. Sister is joining the Rekindle event as a break-out speaker, speaking about life as a sister.