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Mary-Rose & Ryan Verret are internationally recognized speakers, authors, television hosts, and the co-founders of Witness to Love. Together Ryan and Mary-Rose speak on issues regarding evangelization, marriage, and discipleship.

In June 2021 the Verret’s were invited by the Vatican to present at the International Forum: Where do we stand with Amoris Laetitia? – on the impact of mentor couples in evangelization. They have been interviewed by: Rome Reports, The National Catholic Register, EWTN, The Catholic World Report, Catholic News Agency, The Gus Lloyd Show, Aleteia, and secular media outlets.

They are the authors of Witness to Love: How to Help the Next Generation Build Marriages that Survive and Thrive, published in 2015. In 2021, they co-hosted the 12 episode TV show ‘Family’ with Shalom World. Mary­-Rose is a featured presenter in the series “Doors of Mercy” released by St. Benedict Press for the Year of Mercy.

In December of 2023 the Verret's were appointed as Consultants to the Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life by His Holiness Pope Francis.

Ryan completed graduate studies in Theology, Clinical Psychology, and Medical Ethics and worked for several years in the field of healthcare administration. Prior to co-founding Witness to Love, Ryan has worked primarily in the development of legislative and educational efforts that develop the Culture of Life both in Louisiana and throughout the United States and Canada.

Witness to Love is a virtues-based, Catechumenate model of marriage renewal and preparation that integrates modern principles of psychology and the virtues to help couples facilitate an authentic dialogue about their relationship. The Verret’s reside in the heart of Cajun Country in Louisiana with their six children. Their passion is teaching couples to share their marriage with others and to understand that their home is a missionary outpost of the local parish.

Norma Alzamora is originally from San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She immigrated with her family to East Texas where she met her husband Mike from Peru. They were married in 2012 and are blessed with two beautiful children.

Norma has been working as a Spanish teacher in grades 6 through 12 private and public schools, and has worked/volunteered in the marriage formation ministry since 2018. She serves as the Spanish Marriage formation coordinator at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception parish, where she practices her faith. She also serves as the Spanish Marriage Formation Retreat Coordinator and Marriage Formation Specialist for the Diocese of Tyler, TX. The fruits of Witness to Love in her parish and diocese have inspired Norma and her husband to continue sharing their marriage as they have witnessed a strengthening in marriages and growing in holiness together.

Norma is truly blessed to join the Witness to Love Team where she will provide parish support in Spanish and English.

Izabella Nagle was born and grew up in Poland. When she was a teen, her family emigrated and moved to the New Jersey/New York region. Izabella has been married to Bill Nagle since 1998. Bill is an Ironman (Izabella insists that makes her Ironwoman!), a Pro-Biker for Life, Exodus group leader, and founder and organizer of Men’s Ministry in his parish. Izabella and Bill are a regional couple for the Domestic Church, serving the New York Metro/New England area. They have two daughters and a pony-sized Swiss Mountain Dog named Zhuko. Their oldest daughter just started her freshman year at the University of Dallas – go Crusaders! They live in Connecticut.

Izabella has been involved in marriage ministry for 18 years, first (with Bill) as a presenting couple for the Worldwide Marriage Encounter, and then for the Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of New York. Her work at the office focused on marriage enrichment and that is how she was introduced to Mary-Rose and Witness to Love in 2014, when WtL printed their 1st edition of the workbook and conducted its first training. Izabella immediately perceived the Holy Spirit driven potency of the WtL, answering the need to evangelize the engaged and the married, and saw the transformation of parishes which adopted WtL. She presented her findings to the Archdiocese of New York’s Priest Working Committee on Marriage Preparation/Ministry and subsequently assisted with the pilot of WtL in NY.

Izabella is so excited to now join the efforts of what has become a “marriage movement” as a Diocesan Liaison! She hopes to bring her experience and passion for marriage and family to her work with diocesan coordinators and directors, and help and support their efforts on behalf of the engaged and the married in their diocese.

Katherine Odinet is the Director of Outreach for Witness to Love. In 2007, she founded Dinner by Design, a thriving marriage ministry at St. John Cathedral that continues to enrich couples’ lives. Katherine has been an active leader in her parish, serving on the Parish Council for over seven years.

In 2019, she played a key role in launching Witness to Love at the Cathedral as a coordinator, helping to establish and grow the ministry. Before her work in marriage ministry, Katherine spent 15 years in advertising sales, bringing valuable marketing and communication expertise to her current role. She is also a published children’s book author, using her passion for storytelling to inspire and educate young readers.

Katherine holds a degree in Marketing from Louisiana State University. She and her husband, Chris, reside in Lafayette, Louisiana, with their two sons, Alex and André.

Becki Landry, a native of Saint Martinville, Louisiana, graduated from USL in 1998 with a B.A. in Secondary Education and a minor in Psychology. Becki has worked in parish ministry for over 20 years as a youth minister and in leadership development.  Before becoming a parish liaison for Witness to Love, she was the director of program growth for the DesOrmeaux Foundation’s Theology of the Body Community of Acadiana. She is a certification graduate of the Theology of the Body Institute in Quarryville, Pennsylvania where she is currently completing a Masters of Sacred Arts in Theology of the Body and the New Evangelization. Becki has been a team member of ECHO Community, for over a decade. She is certified in Ignatian Spiritual Direction through the Marian Servants of Divine Providence,  in association with Steubenville University in Ohio, and a trained presenter and interviewer for the Catherine of Siena Institute Called and Gifted Discernment process. She and Catholic Therapist, Dr. Veronica Lenzi, are co-founders of Broken and Beloved, an ECHO Community healing retreat ministry for women.

Denise was born in Longview, Texas, and moved frequently during her youth. After attending Frassati Catholic High School in Spring, Texas, she and her family returned to Lafayette, Louisiana, where they now call home. Denise is a graduating senior at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, majoring in Business Management. As a new member of the Witness To Love community, she is excited to contribute to its mission of strengthening marriages and supporting engaged couples. Marriage has always been a central theme in her life. Growing up surrounded by loving marriages—and as the product of one—she has witnessed firsthand the beauty of God’s love and grace in those who follow His path. Joining Witness To Love allows her to help others build strong, faith-filled relationships, and she feels truly blessed to be part of this ministry.

Alma was born in Piedras Negras, Mexico. She moved to Kaplan, Louisiana as a child and was raised and educated there. After high school, she attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to pursue a career in Business Administration. Alma had a successful career with Walmart as the Accounting Office Manager for 12 years then transitioned into the Asset Protection Manager role for 6 years before retiring. Her most recent job had been working for an organizing company before joining Witness to Love. Alma received all of her sacraments at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan and loves her Catholic faith. She now resides in Cankton, Louisiana. St John Berchman Catholic Church has been her new parish church for the last 18 years. She has always had a servant’s heart and enjoys helping her family and friends in her spare time. Her love for Jesus Christ has compelled her to live a spiritual life.