Julianne Stanz is the Director of Outreach for Evangelization and Discipleship at Loyola Press and a consultant to the USCCB Committee on Catechesis and Evangelization. She served previously as Director of Discipleship and Leadership Development for the Diocese of Green Bay. Julianne infuses her talks, retreats, and seminars with humor, passion, and insights from her life in Ireland. A popular speaker, storyteller, and author, Julianne is married with three children and spends her time reading, writing, teaching, and collecting beach glass. She is the author of multiple books including Start with Jesus: How Everyday Disciples Will Renew the Church, Developing Disciples of Christ, Braving the Thin Places, and co-author, with Joe Paprocki, of The Catechist’s Backpack.
Christmas Candle
Julianne Stanz shares a favorite Irish Christmas tradition: a single candle placed in the window of homes throughout the Christmas season.
Julianne Stanz explains the Celtic original of Halloween bonfires in a brief video.
Julianne Stanz reflects on the Assumption of Mary and a favorite stained-glass window.
Julianne Stanz outlines three keys of discipleship for starting with Jesus.
Times We’re Falling Apart
Julianne Stanz shares a beautiful moment with her son, in which she realized she wasn’t falling apart but was being broken open in new ways. That made her look at life and the Eucharist differently.
Tips for Going to Mass with Your Children
Julianne Stanz shares tips for going to Mass with your children. Watch the brief video.
Julianne Stanz suggests two steps to help us embrace our call as missionary disciples.
Julianne Stanz explains the Irish tradition of “Nollaig na mBan,” or “Women’s Christmas.”