We are so delighted to welcome an amazing and diverse line up of speakers for CELEBRATE festival. We will keep updating this space with new announcements in the lead up to the festival so watch this space!

Fr Roberto Pasolini OFMCap.

As the new Preacher to the Papal household, Fr Roberto has a Doctorate in Biblical Theology and has served as a Professor of Biblical Languages and Sacred Scripture in Milan and Venice.

His preaching addresses issues related to human existence and faith, while making them relevant to contemporary issues. Besides the many spiritual retreats he preaches, Fr. Pasolini is heavily involved in working with those living in poverty, people living on the streets, people with disabilities, and ministering in prisons. He is also an author of several books and embraces new technology to spread the Gospel, including podcasts and artificial intelligence which comes from an earlier career as a computer programmer. 

Rachel Turner

Rachel is an speaker and author. She has written nine books on parenting for faith, intergenerational church and church leadership. She is founder of the Parenting for Faith ministry having worked in churches for over 15 years as a Family Life Pastor and Children and Youth Pastor.  She is an accessible and ‘down to earth’ communicator who speaks internationally at conferences and training days. We are delighted to have her join us and we know everyone will be blessed by her.  

Fr Columba Jordan CFR

Fr Columba Jordan is a member of the Franciscans Friars of the Renewal since 2001. He is currently living in Limerick, Ireland where his main work is with young people. Fr Columba has been producing content for the Catholic apostolate Called To More since 2021, a formation ministry for young adults that has become the largest Catholic social media ministry in Ireland and the U.K. 

Betty King

The Reverend Betty King is a much loved speaker and church leader based in Wembley, London. She has been used by God as a prophetic voice into the lives of people around the world, touching and transforming many and rekindling hope. Her love for God shines forth in passionate obedience to the King of Kings. We are thrilled to have her join us, and we know that we will be both encouraged and challenged to hope in the Lord and be a witness to His love in our society.