Greg Friedman entered the Franciscan Friars of Cincinnati in 1968 and was ordained a priest in 1976. Since 1978, Father Greg has been involved with media ministry for the Franciscans, primarily through St. Anthony Messenger Press (SAMP). He is currently Creative Director in SAMP’s Electronic Media Department and serves as host for American Catholic Radio, Sunday Soundbites and other projects. He also serves as pastor of an inner-city parish, St. Francis Seraph Church, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Dan Anderson entered the Franciscans in 1968 and was ordained in 1976. After earning an M.A. in Theatre from St. Louis University, he taught speech and theatre at Roger Bacon High School for 18 years. He has performed/directed/designed for community and professional theaters in the Cincinnati area for almost 25 years and has been a “voice” at SAMP since 1987. Father Dan serves as Administrative Assistant to the Provincial Minister of the Cincinnati Franciscans.

A veteran editor of many of SAMP’s print publications, Judy Ball has worked at St. Anthony Messenger Press since 1996. She is a member of the Electronic Media team and has a special fondness for radio. As segment producer for “Saint of the Week,” she enjoys helping to bring to life women and men who enriched the Church in their days and whose lives continue to call us to holiness today.

Barbara Beckwith has been on the staff of St. Anthony Messenger for 34 years, first as an assistant editor, then since 1982 as managing editor of the magazine. She is the author of Joan of Arc: God’s Warrior: A Seven-day Retreat, published by St. Anthony Messenger Press. Reading “Minute Meditations” is the first time she’s ever used her voice instead of her pen to communicate professionally.

Sharon Cross was educated by Ursuline Sisters in high school and by the Jesuits at Fordham University in New York. She has also studied liturgy and scripture at the Athenaeum of Ohio. Sharon brings over 20 years of experience with the RCIA process at her parish to her responsibilities with ACR’s “Ask a Franciscan” segment. She is also a Benedictine Oblate of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana.

John Feister is Director of Electronic Media for St. Anthony Messenger Press. He has been at SAMP since 1989, first as an assistant editor for the magazine, then also as managing editor for Catholic Update. He brings his experience as a journalist and editor to our radio ministry, interviewing religious education experts for “Exploring Our Faith.” Married and the father of three sons, John is a graduate of the University of Dayton and holds master's degrees in humanities and theology from Xavier University, Cincinnati.

Sister Bridget Haase is a member of the Ursuline Sisters of the Roman Union, Central Province. She is coordinator of the Wellness/Spirituality Program at The Boston Home in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Sister Bridget is the author of Well Lived: Stories of Wisdom and Wonder and Well Said: Children’s Words of Wisdom, and co-author with her brother (Father Albert Haase, O.F.M.) of Enkindled: Holy Sprit, Holy Gifts. The latter two books are published by St. Anthony Messenger Press.

Franciscan Father Hilarion Kistner is ACR’s resident biblical scholar. Father Hilarion studied scripture at the Catholic University of America and the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. He is the editor of Sunday Homily Helps, published by St. Anthony Messenger Press.

Franciscan Father Dan Kroger is the chief executive officer of St. Anthony Messenger Press, directing the overall operation of our Franciscan Communications ministries, including St. Anthony Messenger magazine, our other print and Web resources and ACR. Father Dan was a missionary and university professor in the Philippines for many years. He has degrees in theology, and his specialty is Christian ethics: how we apply the gospel to our daily lives.

Born in Lebanon, Ohio, Father Norman Langenbrunner has been a priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati since 1970. For the past 25 years he has served as pastor of several parishes in the Cincinnati area; prior to that he taught high school. He is the author of many articles and a preacher of parish missions and retreats. He has a love of scripture, interest in the Battle of Gettysburg and a special interest in St. Paul.

Franciscan Father Don Miller currently serves as vocation director for the Franciscan Province of St. John the Baptist. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, these are the friars who support and sponsor the work of St. Anthony Messenger Press. Previously Father Don has done missionary work in the American Southwest, been a campus minister and taught on the college level. He holds a degree in psychology and a doctorate in moral theology from the Catholic University of America.

Ron has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of media. He began in public television in 1982. His role at SAMP is multifaceted. Ron has overseen the production aspects of most of the catechetical videos that SAMP has produced. He also is a contractor to many networks in his off time. Active in his parish, Ron has been a music minister for 20 years.

Kim Wessendarp is honored to be the voice of the female saints for American Catholic Radio. Coming from a musical theatre background, she finds radio work challenging. After 10 years in professional theatre, Kim took on her favorite role to date—that of wife and mother. When not supporting her family’s musical and theatrical endeavors, Kim enjoys singing with The Sound Body Jazz Orchestra and the choir at St Michael Church in Sharonville.

Matt Wielgos leads the St. Anthony Messenger Press/Franciscan Communications radio and audio production teams. Matt has experience in television as well as radio. Prior to joining the SAMP family, he produced a top-rated drive-time talk show for a national Catholic radio network. In addition to his work at SAMP on American Catholic Radio, Sunday Soundbites, Lenten Radio Retreat and audiobooks, Matt enjoys life with his wife and six children.

Judy is a native of Indiana. After graduating with a double major in Telecommunications and Spanish, she moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, and worked in corporate video production as editor, producer and director. Her primary jobs are as a wife and as a mother to her four children. She’s also been fortunate enough to have been a part of the SAMP family for the past 14 years, working in both video and radio production.