About Us

Mary-­Rose and Ryan Verret

Founders

Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond

Diocese of New Orleans, United State Conference of Catholic Bishops, Ecclesial Advisor

Sr. Virginia Joy, S.V.

Evangelization and Discipleship Advisor from the Sisters of Life

Fr. Eric Cadin

Clergy Advisor

Kathryn Jean Lopez

Program/Curriculum Advisors

Salvatore Caruso

Fr. Michael Delcambre

Spiritual Advisor

David Lukinovich

Legal Advisor

Peter Martin

Program/Curriculum Advisor

Kate Sell

Organizational/Strategic Advisor

Deanna Johnston

Alejandro Bermudez

Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR

Witness to Love re-enforced that the sacrament of marriage is a gift of unending grace that helps to sustain our marriage. Young couples need to know the truth about their faith and marriage. Witness to Love presents this truth through real people and their stories as well as the mentors' stories.

Mentor Couple Gaynal and Ann, Lafayette, La

Witness to Love is not only a positive experience for engaged couples but as a result was a positive experience for us as a married couple. Our church community has brought us closer in general as a couple.

Mentor Couple Christine and Steve, Kansas City, KS

We love getting to know the families in our parish, and feel like the more that we can do to strengthen marriages that our children see, the more likely they are to pursue healthy Christian relationships and marriages themselves. We are blessed to have taken part in nurturing these relationships through Witness to Love, so that they can be that example to the families in our parish community.

Mentor Couple Christopher and Stefania, Dallas, TX    

We feel stronger after going through Witness to Love as a married couple and want to re-read the book every year or so just to refresh and stay on top of keeping our marriage strong.

Mentor Couple Aaron and Nicole Archdiocese of Detroit, MI

Since we didn't have a sacramental marriage prior to our convalidation, we now fully understand the difference between the contract of our civil union and the covenant of our marriage in the Catholic church. We have been (civilly) married for over 25 years and didn't foresee our daily conversations making such a difference and bearing so much fruit. But now we pray together every day.

Civilly Married Couple Karl and Jill, Seattle, WA 

I truly believe that marriage programs such as Witness to Love are huge benefits for married or engaged couples wanting to be successful in their marriage. These events and/or programs that can benefit families as a whole, allow families of the parish to socialize and spread their faith and love while also spending quality time together.

WTL Couple Payton and Cody, Houma, La

All of the Be More Retreat videos had an impact because each video had something special to offer whether it be about keeping God at the center, raising your children in the Catholic faith or even finances. All of the videos were great resources that outlined marriage between man and woman.

David and Clare, Venice, FL

I definitely think I will be more active in the parish because of Witness to Love. While my fiance has been a part of the Catholic Church her whole life, it was very new to me to dive in and have deep conversations about the faith. The program got me really interested in continuing to learn about the Catholic Church.

John and Bailey, Lansing, MI   

Going through Witness to Love has 10000000000% deepened our faith and increased our desire to strengthen our marriage. I feel so grateful and blessed to have been chosen for this opportunity (to mentor). We needed it more than they knew! More than we knew!! Take the leap of faith, trust God put this in your hands for a reason.

Mentor Couple Brad and Caroline, Baton Rouge, La