Advisory Team
Our Advisory Team includes vocation directors, Catholic media leaders, theologians, and formation experts who have helped shape the vision and strategy of Shepherding Future Shepherds. Their collective experience in leadership, religious life, seminary education, and digital evangelization ensures the program remains faithful, effective, and pastorally grounded.
Their input and wisdom help ensure that Shepherding Future Shepherds is not just another project—but a movement with real depth and credibility.
Serving as the Executive Director of the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors (NCDVD), Rosemary brings over 20 years of experience in promoting diocesan priesthood vocations. Her leadership focuses on providing resources and support to vocation directors nationwide.
As Publisher and CEO of TrueQuest Communications, Patrice has been a prominent figure in the Catholic press for nearly three decades. She is recognized for her expertise in religious vocation promotion through the Vision Vocation Network and has overseen multiple award-winning publications.
Father Jeremy serves as the Vocation Director for the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova. In addition to his vocation work, he continues his role as director of the Office of Peace, Justice, and Evangelization.
Formerly the Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Father David now holds the position of Director of Liturgy and serves as Chair and Assistant Professor of the Department of Pastoral Theology at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Co-founder and President of Athos PR, Father Alexei is a Melkite Catholic priest with extensive experience in communications strategy, having served as Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Father Woodall is a Catholic priest serving the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter. He is pastor of St. Luke’s at Ignatius Parish in Fort Washington, Maryland, where he leads worship, pastoral care, and community life for parishioners in both St. Luke’s Ordinariate and St. Ignatius Catholic parishes. His ministry brings a rich background in theological formation and pastoral experience, having served as an Anglican minister before coming into full communion with the Catholic Church.
Dr. Miller is a leader in narrative-based motivational assessment and vocational discernment. He serves as Director of Programming and Coaching at Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Office of Personal Vocation, where he mentors students and trains faculty in vocation coaching. He is also the co-founder of Inscape and co-author of Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person.
Dr. Hollcraft serves as Director of the Avila Institute, a formation initiative designed to accompany men discerning the priesthood through a curriculum grounded in prayer, human formation, and sacramental life. His work emphasizes spiritual maturity, masculine identity, and vocational clarity. A seasoned educator, author, and speaker, Dr. Hollcraft brings a deep understanding of spiritual theology and personal vocation to his work.
Dr. Greg Bottaro, founder and director of the CatholicPsych Institute, integrates Catholic philosophy and theology with psychology through his development of the CatholicPsych Model of Applied Personalism. Prior to his career in psychology, he discerned a religious vocation with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFRs), living in the Bronx for four years under the mentorship of Fr. Benedict Groeschel. This experience deeply informs his approach to human formation and vocational discernment.
Dr. Andrew Abela is the founding Dean of the Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America and a former marketing executive with Procter & Gamble and McKinsey & Company. He brings deep expertise in branding, behavior change, and Catholic business ethics. He is the creator of SuperHabits, a program and app that helps individuals grow in virtue through habit formation rooted in Catholic principles. Dr. Abela’s unique approach to combining marketing strategy with moral formation adds vital insight to vocational outreach and long-term engagement.
Matthew Pinto is the founder of Ascension (formerly Ascension Press), established in 1998, which has become a leading Catholic publisher and digital media company in the United States. Under his leadership, Ascension developed numerous faith formation programs and resources widely utilized in parishes nationwide, including The Bible Timeline and the Great Adventure series. Notably, Ascension produced The Bible in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz, which topped Apple’s podcast charts upon its release. Currently, Matt serves as a consultant for Catholic organizations through his firm, Catholic Catalyst, leveraging his extensive experience to support and advise on evangelization and faith formation initiatives.