Dr. Pamela Patnode, OblSB is an international speaker who shares her experience as a wife, mother, Catholic author, educator, and Benedictine Oblate. She strives to inspire others to live their faith with passion and intention. Patnode holds a Doctorate in Education and a Master of Arts degree in Theology, and she currently serves as the Director for the Catholic School Leadership graduate program at The Saint Paul Seminary School at the University of St. Thomas. Patnode has spoken at numerous national and international Catholic conferences, parish events, women's retreats, and Catholic schools where she has presented in both English and Spanish. Pamela has been a guest of EWTN television and a regular guest of Relevant Radio. As a Benedictine oblate and Catholic lay woman, Dr. Patnode strives to help others grow in their love for and understanding of the faith. As an educator, Patnode is passionate about helping Catholic school teachers and leaders grow professionally and spiritually while they fulfill their important vocation of forming the next generation.
Patnode has spoken at numerous national and international Catholic conferences, women's retreats, prolife events, Catholic schools, and parish confirmation events. Pamela has been a guest of EWTN radio and television, has been a regular guest of Relevant Radio, and was a recent guest of the Colson Center's Strong Women podcasts.
Some of her popular talk titles for Confirmation students, parents, and women include:
- The Benedict Option for Finding Balance in Life
- Truth: How the Catechism and the Psalms Can Help Us Live Truth in a Post-Truth World
- St. Benedict, Hospitality, and Living Our Faith
- What is the Eucharist and Why Should I Care? – a Biblical look at the Eucharist and why it matters in our daily lives (for teens and adults)
- The Holy Spirit: Preparing Teens for Confirmation – a look at Pentecost from the Old Testament, the New Testament, and why it matters to us today (for teens and adults)
- Three Pitfalls to Avoid as Catholic Women – We question, we compare, we have so many demands: women, this presentation is for you!
- The Creed – What is this prayer that we recite so mindlessly, and why in the world should I care? (For teens and adults)
Her popular Catholic school and homeschooling presentations include:
- Catholic Education as Vocation: How to Grow in Vocation While Avoiding Burnout
- The Rule of St. Benedict and Finding Balance in Life
- The Art of Language
- Dyslexia and Dysgraphia: What Catholic Educators Need to Know
- Socialization: Why homeschooling works
- 5 Steps to Successful Home Schooling
Her books include:
- Me Puede Enseñar? A Guide to Educating Hispanic/Latino Students in Catholic High Schools (Published by NCEA, 2021)
- Dare to LIVE Catholic: 5 Steps to Intentional, Faith-directed Living (Published by Philomena Press)
- The Confession of Grace (available in English and Spanish) Published by Philomena Press
- A Communion of the Heart (available in English and Spanish) Published by Philomena Press
- 5 Steps to Successful Home Schooling: How to Add Faith and Focus to Your Home Education Program (available in English and Spanish) Published by Philomena Press
