Aires Patulot is a dynamic Catholic speaker with a unique gift for connecting with youth and young adults, and families of all ages. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, he brings faith, culture, and scripture to life in relatable and engaging presentations. Since 2001, Aires has inspired audiences at confirmation retreats, youth conferences, men's events, and other events across the globe. Whether speaking, leading workshops, facilitating retreats, or emceeing events, Aires challenges individuals to rise to the next level of faith and service. A Filipino-American missionary, Aires has shared his passion for the Gospel in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, always driven by the call to ignite hearts in every generation.
Aires has a Bachelor's Degree in Theology and a Master's Degree in Pastoral Studies from Seattle University.
In addition to speaking, Aires is an accomplished worship leader, guitar player, and singer. He leads weekly liturgies and regularly provides music for adoration services. He is a DJ and emcee, bringing fun and energy to every presentation. Aires has even served as an auctioneer!
He is the Director of Campus Ministry in a Catholic high school and has been involved in parish youth ministry and college and high school campus ministry for over 20 years. He also served as a lay Catholic missionary for three years around the world, leading retreats and missions, seminars, and working with those experiencing deep poverty. Aires has also worked in Catholic radio as well as hospital chaplaincy. A pilgrim at heart, Aires fulfilled a lifelong dream and walked a transformative 500 miles along the historic pilgrimage route, the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.
You can find his writing in youth ministry manuals published by Liturgy Training Publications (LTP) and articles in US Catholic. He speaks regularly on Fatherhood topics on the Fatherhood Arise Podcast, wherever podcasts are available.
Aires is married to his lovely wife Aleah, and they are raising four energetic boys. Drawing on scripture, faith, humor, and experience, Aires speaks on a variety of topics and can customize his talks to his specific audience.
His talks include:
Called To Rise - Living Your Faith with Joy
Called to be Saints - The New Evangelization
Mass Appeal - Living the Liturgy
Camino Rising - A Series of Meditations on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela
Fatherhood Arise - Become the Father God Made You to Be
