Our FINAL Theology Uncorked speaker is Fr. Thomas Loya. He will be speaking on September 14th at 7pm. The title of his talk is "Catholic Sexuality: You've Never Had It So Good!" For full even details please see the flier below. SEE YOU THERE!!

Fr. Thomas J Loya, is currently the pastor of Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Parish in Homer Glen, IL.  He is also the host of "Light of the East" and "A Body of Truth" radio programs and speaks about Theology of the Body each week as a regular guest on Relevant Radio's Morning Air Program.  Before entering the seminary Fr. Loya earned a degree from the Cleveland Institute of Art and pursued a career in commercial art and design.  He later completed his studies for the priesthood in both Pennsylvannia and Rome where he attended the North American College earning an STB from the Angelicum University.  During his time in Rome, Fr. Loya was first exposed to Pope John Paul II's monumental teaching on the human person when he attended his weekly audiences about The Theology of the Body.

Fr. Loya was ordained in 1982 and later added to his Bachelor of Fine Arts by earning a Masters in Counseling and Human Services in 1993.  Fr. Loya has served the Church in youth and young adult ministry as well as an artist and design consultant.  He has directed many retreats and has been a guest speaker at several conventions including World Youth Day 2002.  Using his backround in art, counseling, and Eastern Catholic spirituality, Fr. Loya brings the principles of The Theology of the Body deep into the lived experience of every aspect of human sexuality.

All proceeds go to IHS, a nonprofit (501c3) ministry committed to the growing, discovering or rediscovering of our faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ through His Most Holy Mother.