After studying political science, Vincent Breynaert chose to become a priest. A parish priest for several years, then the head of the Chemin Neuf Community in Spain, he has been the director of the National Service for youth evangelisation and vocations (SNEJV) at the Bishops’ Conference of France (CEF) since September 2018.
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PHILIPPE RODET
An emergency doctor, Philippe Rodet has worked in France and in humanitarian missions in Burkina Faso, Romania and Bosnia & Herzegovina. The founder of the firm Bien-être et Entreprise, he is also a specialist in health, well-being and happiness, especially at work. Through his many books and conferences he invites us to free ourselves from …
FR JEAN-MARIE PETITCLERC
After graduating from the Polytechnic School, one day Jean-Marie Petitclerc accidentally came across a biography of Jean Bosco, a priest who had dedicated his life to the education of young people. This book marked a turning point in his life; indeed, he decided to take the same path as this Italian priest. Having become a …
PHILIPPE ROYER
After a two-year technical degree in agriculture, Philippe Royer gave up becoming a farmer like his parents, to start a career as an agricultural advisor in a dairy control company, which he took over at the age of twenty-nine. He continued his career in this field and in 2015 he became the General Manager of …
BR DANIEL-MARIE
Before becoming a Franciscan friar, Daniel-Marie wandered in Lyon’s drug circles, to the point of committing robberies. Caught by God during a stay in Italy, he met the Franciscans and decided to become a brother. After living in Cholet and Narbonne, he now lives in Brussels and has promoted the organization of youth camps and …
FR PHILIPPE DEMEESTÈRE
Aged 72, Philippe Demeestère is known to have gone on a long three-week hunger strike to stop the dismantling of migrant camps in November 2021. Chaplain of the Secours Catholique of Pas-de-Calais, this Jesuit father lives in Calais, surrounded by exiled people and volunteers, who will accompany him to Hautecombe.
MICHAŁ WŁODARCZYK
Michał Włodarczyk is a theologian, a sociologist and a Protestant clergyman. He carries out vast evangelistic activities on the Internet. In his podcasts and broadcasts he addresses issues in the fields of theology, spirituality, science and social life. His work is characterized by a contemporary form and the authenticity of his message. He talks about …
MARCIN ZIELIŃSKI
Marcin Zieliński is a Polish evangelist, charismatic, the author of books on Christianity. He met Jesus in 2007 and has been following His way ever since. He is invited as a speaker to charismatic forums, conferences, retreats and healing prayer sessions not only in Poland, but also in other countries, such as Lithuania, Scotland, Italy …
GRZEGORZ RYŚ
Grzegorz Ryś is the Bishop of the Diocese of Łódź (Poland), a professor of humanities, a retreatant, charismatic, the author of many books on Christianity, and is known for his unconventional approach to faith. “Why do I never tell anyone for whom I’m going to vote? Because I want those who vote differently be able …
ALEKSANDER WŁODKOWSKI
Aleksander Włodkowski is a 28-year-old youth pastor from the Gdansk region, Poland. He is one of the leaders of the fast-growing “Echo” Church in Gdansk, founded four years ago. Aleksander has been involved in youth initiatives throughout Poland for years, has organized numerous summer conferences for young people and co-led the student group in Gdansk …