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Father Victor Hoagland, CP

A New Jersey native, Father Victor Hoagland is a preacher, writer and a member of the Passionists, a religious community founded by St. Paul of the Cross in 18th century Italy .

He preaches missions and retreats throughout the United States and has been engaged in the government of his community. He also taught courses in liturgy and sacramental theology to seminarians preparing for the priesthood. Among his writings for Regina Press are Saints of the New Testament, The Book of Saints, Mary the Mother of God and Daily Prayers.

Fr. Victor is also principal contributor to BREAD ON THE WATERS, (www.cptryon.org), a popular website on Catholic spirituality that contains a wealth of religious materials for young children and instructions on prayer.

Gigi Taylor

Gigi Bush Taylor is a humorist, writer and public speaker who delivers a pragmatic dose of passion and joy as she encourages and inspires those she encounters. Always forthright in her sharing of life's triumphs and tragedies, Gigi profoundly touches each audience with her personal stories of faith and insight.

From 1984 until 1991, Gigi combined her graphic design skills from her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Georgia, with her friendly, positive, humorous personality to become a top senior sales executive with an Atlanta based graphic design firm.

After Gigi married Doug Taylor, she devoted her time to rearing their two children both born with disabilities in 1990 and 1991. These incredibly demanding circumstances presented Gigi with challenges in every facet of day-to-day living. In time, Gigi not only learned to face her life with courage and grace but also began to generously share herself, her ideas and her experiences with others. Gigi has since spent countless hours serving as a parent advocate, a parent representative, a panelist, a presenter, an advisor, a designer, an inventor, a founding school board member and curriculum instructor for children with special needs.

Gigi is a long-standing parishioner of The Catholic Church of St. Ann in Marietta, Georgia, is currently a member of The Christ Child Society of Atlanta, serving as its 2007-2008 Secretary, and is a member of Toastmasters at the Square, serving as its 2007 President.

Having spoken at numerous events, Gigi is a sought after speaker who loves to involve and engage her audiences through her unique, uplifting and inspirational stories.

Gigi has designed and published:

• Rosary Page by Page and Bead by Bead, (c) 2004
• Sincere Messages, (c) 2004, 2005, 2007
• Comfort Cards, (c) 2004, 2007
• The Rosary Page by Page and Bead by Bead, (c) 2004, 2007,
  published by Regina Press

• The Illustrated Rosary Page by Page and Bead by Bead, (c) 2004, 2007,
  published by Regina Press
• "Will's Floater", a flotation device for children with special needs,
  published in the Abilitations catalog