Prior to joining the National Eucharistic Congress team, Tim Glemkowski served in the Archbishop’s Office for the Archdiocese of Denver as the Director of Strategy, helping to set up the archdiocese for a time of apostolic mission. He also authored Made for Mission: Renewing Your Parish Culture, which was released in Fall 2019 through Our Sunday Visitor. Tim is the founder and former president of L’Alto Catholic Institute and Revive Parishes. He is an international speaker who has also consulted for many organizations, dioceses, and parishes. His writing has appeared in numerous print and web-based theological and catechetical publications. Tim and his wife, Maggie, live in Littleton, CO, with their three young children.
Prior to joining the National Eucharistic Congress planning team in October 2022, Cande was the first Executive Director of the Office of Mission Advancement for the Diocese of Phoenix, AZ. He led a team committed to advancing the mission of Christ through stewardship, evangelization, and disciple formation. Cande has a unique blend of business acumen and ministry experience with proven strategies in teaching mission advancement through capital campaigns, annual appeals, and parish stewardship. He has received international recognition with several awards from the International Catholic Stewardship Council and is often requested to give missions and workshops throughout the nation. Cande served in the U.S. Marine Corps, graduated from Texas A&M—Corpus Christi with a BBA, earned a Master of Arts with Holy Apostles Seminary & College in Theology for Sacred Scripture in CT, and an MBA from Grantham University in AR. Cande and his wife, Rosemary, have four daughters and a new son-in-law.
Joel Stepanek is responsible for guiding the teams that empower and energize the grassroots efforts of the Eucharistic Revival. He has served in a variety of ministry and leadership roles, including as a parish youth minister, RCIA team member, and Vice President of Parish Services at Life Teen. Joel is an author and speaker who is passionate about helping people encounter Jesus Christ and sending them out on mission. He earned a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University—Global and a Master of Arts in Religious Education from Fordham University. Joel is an avid Spartan-racer and home cook who enjoys spending time with his wife, Colleen, and three children in Phoenix, AZ.
Maggie is a graduate of Benedictine College where she studied accounting and finance. At first, she found herself on a path toward corporate America, but her faith drew her to work in advancement for St. Benedict’s Abbey. She then proceeded to broaden her skills at a marketing firm in the greater Chicago area. Her love for Jesus in the Eucharist, paired with her background in development and marketing, prepared her perfectly to accept the role of Engagement Manager for the Congress.
After graduating from Benedictine College in Atchison, KS, Molly interned with the Holy See’s delegation to the United Nations—Caritas Internationalis—in Geneva, Switzerland. While at the U.N., she was further convicted of the sanctity and dignity of every human person. Molly has worked with various apostolates serving the Church’s mission at diocesan, national, and international levels, supporting pro-life and religious freedom efforts. As part of the National Eucharistic Congress team, she is continually converted and revived by encountering the Person of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Dana comes to the National Eucharistic Congress from a background of teaching in Catholic schools. Her love for the Church and the Eucharist has led her to this position, and she is so pleased to be a small part of this enormous movement in our Church. She is inspired by Saint Teresa of Calcutta’s words, “We can do no great things. Only small things with great love.”
