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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.

Raymond Hebert is the VP for Philanthropy for Witness to Love as of February 2024. He served as a member of Governor-Elect Jeff Landry’s Transition Team, One Team Louisiana. Prior to this, and since 2000, Raymond served as the organizing President & CEO of Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA).

Having served as the public face, manager, business/donor development expert, and civic leadership champion for our region and state, Raymond positioned CFA to be one of Louisiana’s premier philanthropic organizations, including its recognition among the Top 100 U.S. community foundations, and its status as Louisiana’s 3rd largest community foundation (behind the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and the Greater New Orleans Foundation), counting gifts exceeding $360 million and grant distributions exceeding $190 million.

He forged, cultivated, and managed hundreds of critical stakeholder relationships, including staff, directors, geographic Parish Affiliate Advisory Boards, non-board committee members and other volunteers, donors, members, financial advisors, local, regional, state and national public officials, civic organizations, and university and community leaders.

Lafayette Central Park, Inc. (established to design and develop Moncus Park), SOLA Giving Day, The William C. Schumacher Family Foundation, Louisiana Real Estate Foundation, Louisiana Parks Foundation, Louisiana Leaders in Law Enforcement Awards, Emmy Noether Awards, Parish Affiliates for CFA’s eight parishes, and the assumption of the Lafayette Civic Cup Award are among the entities and endeavors established under Raymond’s leadership.

An alumnus of St. Joseph Seminary College, where he served as President of the Student Government Association, Raymond has been involved with, and on the boards of, several community organizations and currently enjoys his service on the Advisory Boards of Catholic Vitality 360, St. Joseph Seminary College Alumni Association, and the Lafayette International Center Advisory Board, and membership in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Choir.  Among other accolades, Raymond was inducted into The Daily Advertiser Business Hall of Fame, and was invited to participate in Chevron’s Management Institute.  Raymond and his wife, Allyson, reside in Lafayette and are parents of three daughters, Olivia, Amelia, and Camille.

Daniela was born and raised in New York City to immigrant parents from the Dominican Republic. She had a major conversion to the Catholic faith as a teenager through the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and the gift of good friends. She served as a youth minister from her late teenage years through her early twenties.

She worked in the Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of New York with the Sisters of Life from 2011 to 2016, where her passion for marriage, family, and pro-life ministry was nourished. A majority of her work included serving the hispanic community and forming them in the Church’s teaching on marriage and family. During her time in the Archdiocese, she was also involved with Catholic Voices USA, an organization that trains leaders to present the Church’s case in the public square. Daniela made live appearances on CNN Español and FoxNews.com, and was a regular contact for radio interviews.

Daniela and her husband Jeff reside Fredericksburg, VA with their four children.

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.

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.