Knights Of The Immaculata – 2023

Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR, is a dynamic speaker and well known, gifted Spiritual Director. He is one of the eight founding members of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, founded in the spring of 1987. Fr. Glenn is a master tactician in the spiritual warfare of our day.  You will not want to miss his incisive analysis and his battle plan to lead your family to safety.

Fr. Glenn is from Brooklyn, and briefly pursued a career in television before entering the Capuchins in 1978 with the encouragement of the well-known Father Benedict Groeschel.  He continues to serve the community and others through spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, spiritual deliverance ministry, and more. Presently, the Community has over 140 members and 15 friaries in five countries.

Fr. Glen has led retreats for groups and parishes throughout the United States and in Europe. He has appeared on EWTN, Relevant Radio and at Marian Conferences. Currently, Father Glenn resides at Holy Family Farm, a faith-based initiative of Catholic laity. Their mission is the formation of men between the ages of 18 and 30 for a fulfilling life of faith, commitment, and purpose. Father Glenn provides leadership, spiritual guidance and counseling for both the staff and the residents.

Keith Nester is a former pastor with more than 20 years in full-time ministry. Keith served in United Methodist, Assemblies of God, and Evangelical Free churches in various roles. In 2017, after a 20-year-long discernment process, Keith resigned from his full-time ministry position and joined the Catholic Church. In October 2018, Keith felt the call of God to write a book about what life is like for converts in their first year. The Convert’s Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church is a down-to-earth, realistic look at the transitions, obstacles, joys and challenges new converts face in their first year in the Church. Keith hopes this book will help people who are making the transition into the Church to not only survive but thrive in their new home.

As the Executive Director of Down to Earth Ministries, Keith continues to use his preaching gifts to speak to audiences about faith, theology, and his journey to Catholicism. Keith also creates content on YouTube and his Podcasts “Unpacking the Mass” and “Catholic Feedback.” Keith’s newest book “Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary” is a helpful guide to praying the rosary. His meditations on the mysteries of the rosary are enjoyed by people all over the world through his daily live-stream prayer community called “The Rosary Crew.”

In his spare time, Keith loves to ride his Indian motorcycle, and spend time with his family and friends. Keith and his wife Estelle have three adult children and live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.