Judy Landrieu Klein is a Catholic theologian who shares a word of HOLY HOPE through a dynamic ministry that includes teaching, writing and public speaking. A "revert" to Catholicism, Judy received a Master's Degree in Theological Studies from the University of Dallas in the Jubilee Year 2000. ...
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Judy Landrieu Klein is a Catholic theologian who shares a word of HOLY HOPE through a dynamic ministry that includes teaching, writing and public speaking. A "revert" to Catholicism, Judy received a Master's Degree in Theological Studies from the University of Dallas in the Jubilee Year 2000. She has also carried out post-graduate doctoral studies in Bioethics at the Regina Apostolorum Pontifical Athanaeum in Rome. Judy served as an adjunct professor of Theology at Our Lady of Holy Cross College in New Orleans for seven years, teaching "Morality and Science" and "Catholic Sexual Ethics." She received the mandatum from Archbishop Alfred Hughes in 2004.Judy is a published author whose books include "Living Water: Understanding The Gift Of New Life Through Baptism" and "Sez Who: Why Church Authority Established By Christ Is So Important To Us Today." Her most recent book, "Miracle Man," chronicles her late husband Bernie's near death experience and deathbed conversion following a massive heart attack in December 2008. She is a contributing writer for CatholicMom.com and the Catholic Writers Guild. Judy served as co-host of Radio Maria's Apologetics Live program for 4 1/2 years. Additionally, she has appeared on television on EWTN's "Women of Grace" show and Focus Worldwide Television's "Focus" program. She has also been the featured speaker at many faith-based events, including Magnificat Women's Breakfasts, Legatus dinners and Theology on Tap faith formation meetings. Most recently, she was a keynote speaker at the Catholic Women In Action Advent Day of Reflection and Lent Day of Reflection. Judy is the founder of Memorare Ministries, which is dedicated to evangelization, teaching the Catholic faith and sharing the good news that miracles are possible through faith in Jesus Christ. Judy was widowed in 2009 after her husband of 24 years experienced a massive heart attack. She married Dr. Mark Gelis, whom she met in the adoration chapel, in 2012. She is the mother of five wonderful children and five beautiful grandchildren.
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