Kelly M. Wahlquist

Kelly Wahlquist is the founder of WINE: Women In the New Evangelization, a creative and inspired ministry that encourages women to grow spiritually as well as in their knowledge of the Catholic faith while teaching them how to be disciples of Jesus and mentors to other women. Kelly is the Director of the Archbishop Flynn Catechetical Institute and contributing writer for CatholicVineyard.com, Catholicmom.com, and The Integrated Catholic Life.

Her book "Created to Relate: God’s Design for Peace & Joy" encourages and inspires women to live fully their beautiful God-given gifts for building relationships. She is the creator and editor of "Walk in Her Sandals: Experiencing Christ’s Passion through the Eyes of Women" and "Gaze Upon Jesus: Experiencing Christ Childhood through the Eyes of Women."

She is a contributing author in "When Women Pray: Eleven Catholic Women on the Power of Prayer," "Beyond Sunday: Becoming a 24/7 Catholic," "Listening for God: Discovering the Incredible Ways God Speaks to Us," "Peak Encounters: 31 Inspirational Reflections to Connect You with God through the Beauty of Nature," and featured in Catechist Magazine. Kelly leads "WINE & Shrine" pilgrimages through Italy and travels both nationally and internationally speaking to all on topics that inspire us to live the New Evangelization, but has a special love for speaking at Catholic women’s events. To learn more about WINE and Kelly's events, visit CatholicVineyard.com