The Consecrated Women for the North American Territory share with us their reflections on their audience with Pope Leo XIV, held on January 29, 2026, during the General Assemblies in Rome.
“Every sister and every brother who receives the charism is called to bring it to life within themselves, so that it does not remain something to be preserved in a static way, but rather becomes a vital force that flows creatively and freely. . . . It is this energy that must animate the mission you carry out and illuminate the path to be followed, so that it may then be handed on as a living legacy to the future generations, in turn called to fall in love with it and make it the wellspring of their service.”
In his audience with the Consecrated Men and Women of Regnum Christ, Pope Leo affirmed them and welcomed them into the heart of the Church, encouraging them to define their identity with ever greater clarity and to seek authentic discernment, all in communion with the Regnum Christi family. “In this context, you are called to promote ever deeper communion within the entire Family, sharing spirituality and apostolate, living fully the specific vocation to which God has called you as members of the Society to which you belong, committed to bearing witness with your lives to fidelity to the charism you have received.”
Six of the North American delegates—Ally Wheeler, Denise Funke, Kathleen Murphy, Amelia Hoover, and Maria Knuth—share some of their initial thoughts and reflections on Pope Leo’s audience, in videos created with the collaboration of Ilona Kies and the communication team of the General Assembly of Consecrated Women:
In the tradition of his popular Bible study devotional The Better Part, in 40 Days to Peace and Union with God, Fr. John Bartunek, LC, offers daily Lenten meditations to guide you in the way of mental prayer—the prayer of the saints. These reflections, in text and audio formats, will help you actively engage in this essential form of prayer and cultivate a true friendship with Christ. It will also teach you to rest in God’s love and receive healing, grace, peace, and joy during this sacred season.
Fr. Bartunek’s brief, power-packed reflections, focusing on Lenten themes from true fasting to carrying your cross to overcoming fear and temptation, will help you structure your prayer, grow in faith, and experience renewal. They will also enable you to follow the Holy Spirit’s lead along the path to holiness, encounter the Real Presence of our Lord more fully, and cultivate a greater love of neighbor in your heart.
A three-step guide to daily mental prayer with short explanations
The “Five-R method” for meditative prayer (Who knew it could be so easy?)
Daily inspirations from Scripture and the saints to stir your thirsty heart to prayer
Reflections to help you develop a truly personal relationship with God
Introspective questions to help you converse with God and “go deeper” in your faith journey
Tips for persevering in prayer during difficult times and making resolutions
Every saint and renowned spiritual director throughout the ages has said the same thing: If we desire to become saints, we must spend time daily in meditation. These reflections will irrigate the soil of your soul and enliven your faith, giving you a heightened spiritual maturity and a greater share in the abundant life.
Prefer a hard copy? You can purchase 40 Days to Peace and Union with Godhere.
It is with great joy that the General Assembly of the Lay Consecrated Men inform the entire Regnum Christi family that the new General Government has been elected that will serve the Society of Apostolic Life for the next six years. We thank the Lord for the fidelity, spirit of communion, and availability shown by all participants in this discernment process.
The new General Government is made up of:
General Director: Félix Gómez Rueda
First General Councilor: José Mateos Brito
Second General Councilor: Guillermo Campillo
Third General Councilor: Antonio Maza
Fourth General Councilor: Emilio Martínez
Fifth General Councilor: Radek Biernacki
Administrator: Abraham Monroy
General Director: Félix Gómez Rueda
Félix Gómez Rueda was born on February 9, 1966 in Spain and entered consecrated life on August 27, 1989. He is an industrial engineer with a degree from the Universidad Anáhuac Univeristy of North Mexico, has master’s degrees in Economics/Administration, Finance, and Philosophy, as well as PhD studies in Education from the same university. Throughout his service in mission, he has played an integral role in institutional management and general government. He was territorial administrator of Mexico for almost two decades, administrator of the Anahuac University of Mexico North and general councilor of the Lay Consecrated Men of Regnum Christi. Since 2020 he has been General Director of the Lay Consecrated Men of Regnum Christi, a member of the General Directive College of the Regnum Christi Federation, and a council member of the Anahuac University Network.
First General Councilor: José Mateos Brito
José Mateos was born on September 1, 1970 in Mexico. He entered consecrated life on September 15, 1995. Throughout his three decades of consecration, he has served extensively in governance, formation, and educational management. He was youth director and administrator of Highlands School in Dallas,Texas, general secretary of Anahuac University Mexico North, national director of Mission Network, local director of apostolate in southeastern Mexico, director of the Regnum Christi Mission Corps Missionaries program in Mexico, and has developed apostolic initiatives to spread tJohn Paul II’s Theology of the Body. He has also served as councilor and territorial director of the Lay Consecrated Men in Mexico-USA, and as director of the Lay Consecrated Men’s Formation Center in Mexico. He currently resides in Santiago de Chile, where he is vice-rector for comprehensive education at the Finis Terrae University, general coordinator of the vocational promotion of the Lay Consecrated Men, delegate for the Obras Comun in Chile, and responsible for safe environments for the Lay Consecrated Men in that country.
Second General Councilor: Guillermo Campillo
Guillermo Campillo was born on January 15, 1984 in Hermosillo, Mexico and was consecrated on August 15, 2004. He was a Regnum Christi Mission Corps Missionary in the 2003-2004 academic year, serving ECYD in Mexico City. He is an Industrial Engineer and has a degree in Religious Sciences from the Anáhuac University in México; he also has a Bachelor of Science in the Formation of Formators from the Gregorian University in Rome. He has specialized in the fields of accompaniment, spiritual direction, and vocation ministry. Guillermo has worked in vocation promotion in Mexico for many years. From 2015 to 2023 he was responsible for ECYD in the territory of Monterrey. In 2020 he was elected as a general councilor of the Lay Consecrated Men of Regnum Christi, and since 2021 he has been delegate of the general director for the internal life of the Lay Consecrated Men in Mexico and a member of the Territorial Directive College of Mexico and Central America. Since August 2025 he has also been director of the candidacy for those discerning the vocation to lay consecrated life in Regnum Christi.
Third General Councilor: Antonio Maza
Antonio Maza was born on December 27, 1976 in Mexico City. He entered consecrated life on September 15, 1995. He graduated in Economics and Administration from the University of Dallas in 2000, and completed his Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Management at the Anáhuac University México Sur in 2015. Throughout his years of service, he has been in the Territorial Administration of Regnum Christi in the territories of Italy and Central Europe from 2000 to 2002, as well as in the territory of North America from 2006 to 2008. He also worked in the campus ministry at the Anahuac University of Cancun and in the Maya Missions. In recent years, from 2002-2006; and from 2015 until today he has been working at Divine Mercy University, currently as VP of Finance and Administration.
Fourth General Councilor: Emilio Martínez
Emilio Martínez was born on June 16, 1968 in Vitoria, Spain. He joined ECYD in 1983 and Regnum Christi in 1984. He was consecrated in Regnum Christi on August 10, 1986. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Geography and History, specialising in American History, and obtained a PhD from the Complutense University of Madrid. He obtained a licentiate and a doctorate in Ecclesiastical History at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.In his apostolic service, he has been a formator of the Regnum Christi Young Adult Section and professor at the Everest Collegio in Madrid, assistant to the General Administrator, director of the General Historical Archive of the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi, and visiting professor at the European University of Rome. He is a permanent professor at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum and conducts research in history, social doctrine and spirituality with numerous publications. He was a member of the commission for the revision of the statutes of consecrated members and for Regnum Christi, among others. He was the delegate of the general director and the Regnum Christi General Directive College for the discernment process of the current permanent missionaries of Regnum Christi. He has served as director of the Lay Consecrated Men’s communities in Rome and Madrid, territorial councilor for Europe and for the United States, and territorial director for Europe and Chile. He has been a member of ARROCE. He is a member of the Territorial Directive College of Regnum Christi in Spain.
Fifth General Councillor: Radek Biernacki
Radek Biernacki was born on March 2, 1979, in Krakow, Poland. He entered consecrated life on September 27, 1998. He studied at the Francisco de Vitoria University, attached to the Complutense University of Madrid (Spain), where he graduated with a degree in Economics. Subsequently, he obtained a Master’s degree in Philosophy and a Master’s degree in Humanities from the Francisco de Vitoria University, a Master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Tampa (USA), and a PhD in Economics from the Autonomous University of Madrid. Throughout his years of ministry he has collaborated in youth work and university level education, as well as in higher level teaching. He has been a member of the auxiliary teams of Regnum Christi Young Adults in Madrid and Buin, professor and director of the economics department of the Finis Terrae University in Santiago de Chile, where he currently continues his academic work as a researcher.
General Administrator: Abraham Monroy
Abraham Monroy was born on January 2, 1986, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. He graduated as an engineer from the Universidad Anáhuac México Norte (2005–2010). Abraham entered consecrated life on August 15, 2004. He has developed his mission in areas of economic management and governance: he was assistant to the territorial administration in Mexico, manager and councilor of the center of Lomas Anáhuac, territorial administrator of the Lay Consecrated Men in Mexico-USA and administrative director of the Semper Altius Network of Schools. He is currently a general councilor of the Lay Consecrated Men of Regnum Christi, director of the community of Lomas Anahuac, and director of finance of the Regnum Christi the Works of Regnum Chrisi in Mexico.
The General Director, with the support of his General Council and the General Administrator, assumes his mission with the desire to safeguard and promote the identity of their vocation, to promote communion and the common mission with the entire spiritual family and apostolic body of Regnum Christi, to strengthen each of the dimensions of the life of the Lay Consecrated Men, and to foster apostolic dynamism. We ask all to join us in prayer for them, so that the Holy Spirit may enlighten them and accompany them in this service to the Church, Regnum Christi, and society.
We are deeply grateful to the members of the outgoing government, Cristian Nazer, Fernando Rincón, Bernardo Pérez, and Mario Olivieri for their generous dedication and for all the fruits that God has worked through their mission.
Let us continue to pray for the work of the Assembly and the path of renewal and hope that the Lord invites us to walk together.
Regnum Christi invites our entire spiritual family and all our friends to join us in praying especially for our brothers and sisters living the consecrated vocations of Legionary priests, Consecrated Women, and Lay Consecrated Men in our territory.
Each week throughout the year, we will pray together for a different group of Legionaries and Consecrated, spanning all the communities across the territory, as our “Priests and Consecrated of the Week.”
Our Consecrated members are men and women who have said yes to Christ’s call to follow him, leaving everything behind to dedicate their entire lives to him and to join him in the mission of building his Kingdom. We come together to support them with our prayer, asking our Lord to strengthen them, hold them close to his Sacred Heart, and give them his deep joy as they live their mission each day.
This Week We Pray for
Kathleen Murphy was born in Nova Scotia and has been consecrated for 32 years. She spent 11 years in Atlanta, serving at Pinecrest Academy. Kathleen then served the Cincinnati locality from 2012-2015. She spent a year in Spain and returned to the United States in 2016 to serve in Cincinnati once more. In 2019 she was the director of the Consecrated community in Chicago, and in 2020 she was named as the Territorial Director of North America. On February 3, 2026, Kathleen was elected to the General Council of Consecrated Women in Rome.
Fr. John Bartunek was ordained in 2003. He has taught moral theology at various ecclesiastical institutions at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and has authored many books, including the Gospel companion, The Better Part, and Inside the Passion, the only authorized behind-the-scenes look at the film, for which he provided on-set spiritual support. His online retreat guides are available in multiple formats at RCSpirituality.org. Fr. John currently resides in Atlanta, where he is serving as territorial vicar for the Legionaries of Christ.
Jorge Lam, a native of Venezuela, is one of the newest Lay Consecrated Men of Regnum Christi and is a part of their newly formed community in Arlington, Virginia. He is currently studying marketing and theology, feeling called to place his professional talents at the service of the Church and its mission of evangelization, especially by means of digital media.
Fr. Lino Otero is from Managua, Nicaragua and was ordained in 2001. He has been a school teacher, administrator, and youth leader, and since 2009, he has been involved in leadership training. He has also been the pastor of two parishes, founded a radio station and a school coop, and for two years, served as the territorial administrator of the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi in North America. Today, he is the director of Life Long Learning at Divine Mercy University.
Ally Wheeler was consecrated in 2005. She has served in New York and Cincinnati in ECYD, RC youth programs, and campus and parish youth ministry, and was the director of the community of Consecrated Women in Cincinnati. She currently serves as territorial administrator and finance officer for the Consecrated Women in North American, residing in Atlanta.
Br. Matthew Artall grew up in south Louisiana and is a second-year humanist at the LC novitiate at Cheshire, Connecticut. Feeling the call to the priesthood through weekly adoration and the example of St. Teresa of Avila, Br. Matthew participated in Mercy Missions and visited the novitiate in Cheshire. In August of 2024, he made his first vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience as a Legionary of Christ.
Fr. Kevin Meehan was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and was ordained in 1991. He spent many years of ministry in the formation and care of Legionary priests and communities, both in the United States and Canada. He is currently superior of the community of Legionary priests based in Pasadena, California.
Prayer for Priests and Consecrated Members in Regnum Christi
God our Father,
We thank you for our spiritual family of Regnum Christi, and for those within it that you have called to total consecration as Legionaries of Christ, Consecrated Women, and Lay Consecrated Men.
We ask you to renew their encounter with your Son Jesus Christ,
who goes out to meet them and reveals the love of his heart to them.
Deepen their personal love for Christ
and their trust in his love for them.
Gather them close to him,
form them,
and send them out accompanied by your Son,
in the mission of forming apostles and Christian leaders who make your Kingdom present in hearts, in families, and in society.
Send your Holy Spirit to sanctify and strengthen them,
And to help them respond generously and courageously to their mission each day.
Dear Michelle,Your latest note contained a large amount of gossip. It makes interesting reading for me, and I will certainly not be passing on anything you said to anyone else (one advantage of solitary confinement), but it has me a little worried about you. Have you fallen into the loose-tongue trap? It’s so easy to do, you know, spend long conversations bantering unproductively about other people’s exploits and endeavors… Before you know it, you’re passing judgment on them, and you begin to think about them differently, and you start to form little cliques that they are excluded from. And then you start wondering what everyone is saying about you when you aren’t around, and you get paranoid, and you try to secure your membership among the “in” group by spreading a little bit of dirt about someone who is currently “out” and the whole thing turns into a huge mess that ends up shattering friendships, giving scandal to your sisters in the faith, and destroying your own peace of heart. In some cases, careless words can even have dire, irreparable damage. Take the case of today’s saint, for example.Paul Miki was a native born Japanese nobleman who became a Jesuit priest and joined the work of the Christian missionaries on that beautiful island. Their work had progressed steadily since St Francis Xavier had first planted the faith in 1549. By the end of the century, there were over 200,000 practicing Christians, being ministered to by numerous Spanish and Portuguese missionaries (mostly Jesuits and Franciscans). The native rulers were suspicious and hesitant (especially since the Japanese emperor was considered divine, which didn’t harmonize too well with Christian monotheism), and expelled all the foreign missionaries. Some stayed behind in disguise, but by then there were enough native Japanese to continue spreading the faith. Things got ugly, however, in 1596, when a powerful Japanese ruler was roused to anger by an imprudent boast: a Spanish merchant made an offhand comment that the missionaries were mainly there in order to facilitate the conquest of Japan by the Spanish and Portuguese crowns. Of course, he had no backing for the statement, and it was completely out of place, but it pierced a tender sore in the mind of the Shogun, and he initiated a brutal persecution of Christians, which included the martyrdom of whole families and their pastors, among whom was St Paul Miki – the first native Japanese martyr. They were crucified in a particularly gruesome way, being fastened to crosses by cords, then elevated with chains and iron collars around their necks, then speared through the hearts (all this after having half their ear cut off and being paraded bloodily through the streets as a warning to others). It took place on a hill outside Nagasaki.I admit it is an extreme example of the results of careless talk, but it drives home the point, doesn’t it? Not idly does scripture say, “If anyone does not fall short in speech, he is a perfect man” (James 3:2). Don’t be deceived – that goes for women too.Your loving uncle, Eddy
Q: Raising children has been rewarding but also challenging when messages are geared toward them that don’t align with God’s truth. I have become obsessed with watching every movie, reading every book, etc., to make sure that my kids don’t get messages that will confuse them about what is morally right and wrong. I discovered a children’s Christmas movie on Netflix, rated G, which showed two men kissing. I can’t control everything. Sometimes, I just want to put my trust in God regarding my children’s safety without having to obsess. My husband and I make every effort to teach our children what God’s truth looks like, and I just pray that the outside voices are not louder than ours. At what point can I just relax, knowing that God is ultimately in control, and why am I finding this so hard to do? – J.A.
Answered by Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC:
Your desire to raise your children in the faith is admirable. It’s no easy task in today’s culture. In fact, it has never been easy.
The ideal is to strike a balance between, on the one hand, prudently protecting your children from danger, and, on the other hand, helping them to develop the skills they need to navigate life.
As for your questions:
You should realize right now that God is ultimately in control. This is always true.
As for relaxing, that is a relative matter. We always need to remain vigilant.
But we should always have faith in God. If you are struggling to trust in God, you might be relying too much on your efforts.
As the adage goes: We should pray as though everything depends on God, and work as though everything depends on us.
So, the first suggestion is: Pray for an increase in faith. And remember that God loves your children even more than you do.
The second piece of advice is: Focus on teaching the positive aspects of sexuality (in an age-appropriate way) and morality in general. This can help foster dialogue within the family and form the children well in the faith.
Also, be sure that purity permeates your home. This can be reflected in the modest way that everyone dresses and speaks, and in the media you access. Considering keeping a video library of the oldies but goodies and consider purging Netflix and similar services from your home.
Another suggestion is to get the children involved in a solid youth club. Regnum Christi, which oversees this website, has Conquest clubs for boys and Challenge clubs for girls. These are aimed at solid spiritual formation.
For more ideas about raising faithful children, check out the Catholic Hom site.
In any case, don’t underestimate the impact you have on your children. You enjoy a grace of state that assists you and your husband in passing on the faith. Count on my prayers.
Memorial of Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
Mark 6:14-29
King Herod heard about Jesus, for his fame had become widespread, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead; that is why mighty powers are at work in him.” Others were saying, “He is Elijah”; still others, “He is a prophet like any of the prophets.” But when Herod learned of it, he said, “It is John whom I beheaded. He has been raised up.” Herod was the one who had John arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, whom he had married. John had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” Herodias harbored a grudge against him and wanted to kill him but was unable to do so. Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and kept him in custody. When he heard him speak he was very much perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him. Herodias had an opportunity one day when Herod, on his birthday, gave a banquet for his courtiers, his military officers, and the leading men of Galilee. His own daughter came in and performed a dance that delighted Herod and his guests. The king said to the girl, “Ask of me whatever you wish and I will grant it to you.” He even swore many things to her, “I will grant you whatever you ask of me, even to half of my kingdom.” She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?” Her mother replied, “The head of John the Baptist.” The girl hurried back to the king’s presence and made her request, “I want you to give me at once on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” The king was deeply distressed, but because of his oaths and the guests he did not wish to break his word to her. So he promptly dispatched an executioner with orders to bring back his head. He went off and beheaded him in the prison. He brought in the head on a platter and gave it to the girl. The girl in turn gave it to her mother. When his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body and laid it in a tomb.
Opening Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to remain steadfast in my faith despite contradictions and opposing cultural currents.
Encountering Christ:
The Heart of Jesus: Can you imagine the heart of Jesus upon hearing of the death of his cousin, John the Baptist? Certainly Jesus was sorrowful and mourned the loss of the one whose voice cried out in the desert, “Prepare the way of the Lord.” But, Jesus knew the sacrificial heart of this great announcer of the Kingdom of God. For this reason, Jesus surely experienced a certain pride at John’s triumph: his perseverance in faith and convictions, despite contradictions and harassment from the surrounding cultural currents.
Contrasting Foundations: John the Baptist stands as an icon of one who remains steadfast and faithful amidst persecution. On the contrary stands Herod, whose indulgence and spineless values ended in nonsensical violence. Appearances are deceiving. Herod, full of temporal power, all the material goods and affection from an illicit marriage, was like the house that is built on sand. In the end, it fades away and nothing is left. John, a righteous, humble, and self-sacrificing man is like the house built on solid rock. His life was built on the Word of God. Even though he was beheaded, he was triumphant in the mission entrusted to him. What foundations are we building through our actions and chosen value system?
Forming the Heart of a Disciple of Jesus: Jesus wants to form our heart into the heart of a disciple. Let’s ask Jesus how to maneuver our way through an increasingly secular culture that obscures foundational gospel values. It is easy to fall into the subtle errors of Herod, Herodias, and Salome: justifying actions contrary to the moral law, natural law, or Church teaching because it is masked by a reinterpreted definition of love; elimination of all that provokes irritation to the conscience; caving in to human respect or the morphed societal norm rather than standing upon perennial principles. Jesus wants to form our hearts into hearts willing to risk their reputation and life for the truth of the Gospel. Please, Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto Thine.
Conversing with Christ: Lord Jesus, help me to see clearly the difference between gospel values and anti-gospel cultural currents that bombard me daily. Grant me prudence, courage, and fortitude to remain steadfast in my adherence to your truth.
Resolution: Lord, today by your grace I will listen and watch programs that feed my soul with gospel values, rejecting anti-gospel media.
Jennifer Ristine is a consecrated woman of Regnum Christi who is dedicated to spiritual and faith formation through teaching, conferences, writing, and spiritual direction. While serving in Ancient Magdala she wrote Mary Magdalene: Insights from Ancient Magdala.
Alex Kucera has lived in Atlanta, GA, for the last 46 years. He is one of 9 children, married to his wife Karmen, and has 3 girls, one grandson, and a granddaughter on the way. Alex joined Regnum Christi in 2007. Out of the gate, he joined the Helping Hands Medical Missions apostolate and is still participating today with the Ghana Friendship Mission.
In 2009, Alex was asked to be the Atlanta RC Renewal Coordinator for the Atlanta Locality to help the RC members with the RC renewal process. Alex became a Group Leader in 2012 for four of the Atlanta Men’s Section Teams and continues today. Running in parallel, in 2013, Alex became a Team Leader and shepherded a large team of good men.
Alex was honored to be the Atlanta Mission Coordinator between 2010 to 2022 (12 years), coordinating 5-8 Holy Week Mission teams across Georgia. He also created and coordinated missions at a parish in Athens, GA, for 9 years. Alex continues to coordinate Holy Week Missions, Advent Missions, and Monthly missions at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Cumming, GA.
From 2016 to 2022, Alex also served as the Men’s Section Assistant in Atlanta. He loved working with the Men’s Section Director, the Legionaries, Consecrated, and Women’s Section leadership teams.
Alex is exceptionally grateful to the Legionaries, Consecrated, and many RC members who he’s journeyed shoulder to shoulder, growing his relationship with Christ and others along the way. He knows that there is only one way, that’s Christ’s Way, with others!
Kathleen Murphy was born in Nova Scotia and has been consecrated for 32 years. She spent 11 years in Atlanta, serving at Pinecrest Academy. Kathleen then served the Cincinnati locality from 2012-2015. She spent a year in Spain and returned to the United States in 2016 to serve in Cincinnati once more. In 2019 she was the director of the Consecrated community in Chicago, and in 2020 she was named as the Territorial Director of North America. On February 3, 2026, Kathleen was elected to the General Council of Consecrated Women in Rome.
Jorge Lam, a native of Venezuela, is one of the newest Lay Consecrated Men of Regnum Christi and is a part of their newly formed community in Arlington, Virginia. He is currently studying marketing and theology, feeling called to place his professional talents at the service of the Church and its mission of evangelization, especially by means of digital media.
Fr. Lino Otero is from Managua, Nicaragua and was ordained in 2001. He has been a school teacher, administrator, and youth leader, and since 2009, he has been involved in leadership training. He has also been the pastor of two parishes, founded a radio station and a school coop, and for two years, served as the territorial administrator of the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi in North America. Today, he is the director of Life Long Learning at Divine Mercy University.
Ally Wheeler was consecrated in 2005. She has served in New York and Cincinnati in ECYD, RC youth programs, and campus and parish youth ministry, and was the director of the community of Consecrated Women in Cincinnati. She currently serves as territorial administrator and finance officer for the Consecrated Women in North American, residing in Atlanta.
Br. Matthew Artall grew up in south Louisiana and is a second-year humanist at the LC novitiate at Cheshire, Connecticut. Feeling the call to the priesthood through weekly adoration and the example of St. Teresa of Avila, Br. Matthew participated in Mercy Missions and visited the novitiate in Cheshire. In August of 2024, he made his first vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience as a Legionary of Christ.
Fr. Kevin Meehan was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and was ordained in 1991. He spent many years of ministry in the formation and care of Legionary priests and communities, both in the United States and Canada. He is currently superior of the community of Legionary priests based in Pasadena, California.
