Publisher
Matthew Pinto
Having been at the forefront of many Catholic ministries and initiatives since the early 1990s, Matt was founder of Ascension Press, where he served as president for 23 years. He also co-founded the Theology of the Body Institute, and the popular website, CatholicExchange.com. His latest venture is The Genesis Group, which funds and guides Catholic-focused start-up companies. Matt is a best-selling author of 10 Catholic books, including the teen Q&A hit, Did Adam and Eve Have Belly Buttons? He also co-authored the bestseller, A Guide to the Passion: 100 Questions About the Passion of the Christ, which sold over a million copies and reached #6 on the New York Times bestseller list. Matt and his wife, Maryanne, are parents of six children, and grandparents to two.
Manager, Operations
Natalie Green
Having over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry, Natalie is a quintessential operations professional, with a meticulous attention to detail and a rich commitment to strong client relationships. Natalie has worked with respected firms including Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management, Credit Suisse Securities, Merrill Lynch, and LGL Partners/Forbes Family Trust, helping families navigate sophisticated financial and administrative concerns. A graduate of West Chester University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, Natalie brings the same dedication to her family life with her husband and three sons, as she does to her professional work.
Creative Director
Rosemary Strohm
Rosemary Strohm is a seasoned creative director who has been designing Catholic and Christian publications for over a decade. She entered this specialty niche at Ascension Press initially as graphic designer, then was soon promoted to Creative Director for the Consumer and Small Group Division. In that role, she led the design of covers and interiors for many of the company’s most popular products. Prior, she served for over 20 years as an art director in several Philadelphia-area advertising agencies. Her creative approach has focused on thoughtful problem-solving, with each decision and its visual manifestation supported by compelling reasoning and market metrics. Having visited numerous sacred sites in the U.S. and abroad, every pilgrimage catalyzes her continued Christ-centered creativity. A Catholic wife and mother of six adult children, she endeavors to visit many more holy sites and shrines throughout the world.
Production Manager
Susan Allen
Sue Allen is a strategic project management and production professional with over 25 years of experience leading complex visual communications, print, and production initiatives for multiple entities, from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups, and both in the secular and faith-based spaces. Her work has touched a variety of industries, including publishing, retail, fashion, advertising, and sports marketing sectors.
Content Editor
Christine Valentine-Owsik
Christine Valentine-Owsik, award-winning Catholic columnist and longtime communications executive, is president of Valentine Communications. She recently served as Legatus International Communications Director and Legatus Magazine editor. Prior, she managed international publicity for acclaimed Catholic publishers, including Ignatius Press and Our Sunday Visitor. Earlier decades were spent in account management at prominent Philadelphia ad agencies, developing dominant image campaigns, product launches, and ongoing communications for major global companies. Her passion and love for her Catholic faith led to her moving from successful work in the secular world to working full-time for the Church over the past 25 years. Married with two adult sons and five grandchildren, Christine has written for several Catholic magazines on longstanding Catholic teachings on marriage, family, civil order, and effective catechesis.
Contributors
Editorial Contributor
Rev. Msgr. Michael K. Magee
Msgr. Michael K. Magee, S.S.L., S.T.D., is Dean of the School of Theological Studies and Chair of the Department of Systematic Theology, as well as Full Professor of the Systematic Theology and Sacred Scripture Departments, at St. Charles Seminary in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Ordained to the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1991, he also serves as a Formation Advisor and a member of the Theological Seminary Formation Committee. Promoted to the rank of Full Professor in 2014, he teaches Fundamental Theology, the Theology of Grace, Ecclesiology, the Pentateuch, Johannie Literature and the Sacraments of Penance and Anointing. At various times, he has also taught for the School of Theological Studies (formerly the Graduate School of Theology and Religious Studies Division), including courses in the Old Testament, Fundamental Theology and the Theology of the Church.
Editorial Contributor
Bishop Joseph Martino
Bishop Joseph Martino’s service to the Catholic Church began with his ordination to the priesthood in 1970. Retired since 2009, he has served in various capacities, including as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Scranton. His leadership style was marked by a strong emphasis on the Catholic faith and community life. His tenure was not without controversy, however, particularly when he had to consolidate certain Catholic schools and parishes. To this day, his legacy continues within the Church community. He earned both his Doctorate in Ecclesiastical History, and Licentiate of Sacred Theology from Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. And he was ordained to the priesthood in Rome as well, by Bishop James Hickey in St. Peter’s Basilica.