Epiphany -February 5, 2022
‘If we are afflicted, it is for your encouragement and salvation;. 2Cor 1:6
David Maluchnik tells about the Advocacy Network at Michigan Catholic Conference. Jeff Kassab invites folks 40+ to the Embracing the Present conference. Author Melissa Overmyer opens up about her new book.
David Maluchnik
Vice President of Communications at Michigan Catholic Conference, which is the official public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Michigan. Dave is a graduate of Michigan State University, has worked at MCC for 18 years, previously served as a legislative and communications staffer in both the Michigan House of Representative and State Senate, and is a former communications consultant for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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Jeff Kassab

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Jeff Kassab is a lifelong Catholic, sub-deacon for the Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle, and ECRC board member. He’s married (31 years) with 2 children. He received his BA is Pastoral Theology in 2018 from Sacred Heart Major Seminary. He is currently in the Master’s program. He founded Genesis 4:9 men’s group in 2016, is involved in marriage ministry, teaches bible study, apologetics, the CCC, and faith formation. He can speak both the Latin and Eastern Catholic Rite Churches. He blogs, ‘The Journey to Heaven’ and has a podcast ‘Catholic Avengers’.
Melissa Overmyer
Since August of 2020, Eric has been with the Department of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit as an associate superintendent. Prior to his current position, he previously served as principal, assistant principal, and as a teacher at Divine Child High School. Before going to Divine Child High School, Eric started his career in education at Bishop Foley Catholic High School as a teacher and assistant principal. Eric is a product of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Detroit where he attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Divine Child High School. He also has his MA in Educational Leadership from Madonna University.