Sean Breeden helps audiences embrace their deepest identity as beloved sons and daughters of God. He serves as the General Sales Manager for Ave Maria Radio, the largest producer of Catholic radio content in the English-speaking world. He is also the founder of Warriors of St. Michael men's ministry, and the creator of the Thérèse and Joan Retreat: A Prayerful Journey into the Heroic Hearts of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Joan of Arc. He resides in Saline, Michigan with his wife Lexie and their five children: Emma, Isaac, Dominic, Jack, and Noah. Their home parish is Christ the King in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The spiritual life is a journey in which we grow closer to God every day when we enter into prayer and contemplation. Yet, there are also sacred spaces of encounter - hinge moments in life when Jesus' love for us becomes real and our faith becomes more than an obligation. In these moments, we stop our restless striving and simply surrender to God's unending mercy. Creating those moments for brothers and sisters in Christ is what Sean Breeden lives for. He loves helping people enter into the freedom that Christ won for them which all begins with embracing our deepest identity as beloved sons and daughters of God. This is the wellspring from which all of our spiritual lives flow. He is passionate about reminding Catholics that all fruitful and lasting mission work and evangelization must be an overflow of this core identity. Whether you are looking for a speaker to spark initial conversion or light a fire under long-time believers, Sean would love to be part of the journey with you, and to develop a customized plan for your event.
Background and Ministry Experience
BA in Theology & Business Administration - Franciscan University of Steubenville
Graduate of the Encounter School of Ministry
Member of the Renewal Ministries Speakers Bureau
In formation with the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS, lay people committed to living out the Carmelite charism)
Founder of Warriors of St. Michael men's ministry
Creator of the Thérèse and Joan Retreat
20+ Years of experience speaking at over 100 events, retreats, conferences, & parish missions
Notable Events: 2027 Good News Cruise; 2027 National Council of Catholic Women annual conference; 2026 Student Leaders Retreat on the life of St. Joan of Arc for the Newman Center of the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh; 2026 Good News Cruise; the 2026 Renewal Ministries 'Country Coordinators Retreat' for their mission leaders who minister in 45 countries; 2025 Michigan Council of Catholic Women Conference; 2026 Thérèse and Joan Retreat covering the impact that St. Joan of Arc had on St. Thérèse of Lisieux; 2025 Fall Apostolate Speaker for the St. John of the Cross Chapter of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Discussion panelist on 4 episodes of the EWTN television program Crossing the Goal
Featured multiple times on the Ave Maria Radio programs Ave Maria in the Afternoon with Dr. Marcus Peter, and Fire on the Earth with Peter Herbeck.
Testimonials
"We wanted to take a moment express our deep gratitude for Sean Breeden speaking to the Oshkosh Newman Center / Titan Catholic community. What he brought to us was not just a talk — it was a genuine encounter with a saint who was formed, sent, and faithful to the end. Sean walked our community through the whole of Joan of Arc's life with exceptional depth and preparation. He anchored her story in the very struggles our students face today — the fear of man, the fear of death, the fear of the unknown, the fear of rejection. He also drew a beautiful and surprising connection between Saint Joan and Saint Thérèse (who was our patron saint last academic year) — a pairing that felt both inspired and deeply Catholic. It was clear throughout that Sean is well-read, well-studied, and genuinely in love with these saints and their witness. We would recommend Sean without hesitation for any community seeking to go deeper with Saint Joan of Arc or Saint Thérèse." - Fr. Zach Weber, Director of Campus Ministry at the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh regarding the 2026 Student Leader Retreat
"You have spoken to my soul and renewed my faith. I loved every word of this talk!! Your talks always allow holy tears to cleanse parts of my soul that I have neglected." - Terri B., Attendee at the 2024 Day Retreat for the Diocese of Lansing Council of Catholic Women in Brighton, Michigan
"The retreat was truly miraculous. The amount of prayer you brought to your talk was incredibly felt. Thank you for living your faith for all to see. I'm so excited to see where God will lead us as a community." - Attendee of the 2019 St. Mary's Student Parish Retreat in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Talk Titles
The Life of St. Joan of Arc (her entire biography) - (1 talk, parish mission, or 5-talk retreat)
- St. Joan of Arc: Apostle of the Eucharist
- St. Joan of Arc’s 5 Keys to Overcoming Crushing Discouragement
- St. Joan of Arc’s Lessons in Tackling Life’s 4 Greatest Fears
- Lessons from St. Joan of Arc for a Life-Changing Lent
The Life of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (her entire biography) - (1 talk, parish mission, or 5-talk retreat)
- The Contemplative Warrior: What St. Thérèse Learned from St. Joan of Arc (1 talk, parish mission, or 5-talk retreat)
- St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Total Surrender to God's Love
- The Radical Faith of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
- Lessons from St. Thérèse of Lisieux for a Life-Changing Advent
- God Served First: Lessons in Godly Parenting from Louis and Zélie Martin
Authentic Catholic Manhood: The Call to Battle - (1 talk, parish mission, or 5-talk retreat)
- St. Michael the Archangel: Champion of the Kingship of Christ
- Trained by St. Michael the Archangel: Lessons in Spiritual Warfare from St. Joan of Arc
- Prayer, Sacrifice, and Sacraments: The Greatest Weapons of a Catholic Warrior
- Discouragement and Isolation: The Greatest Obstacles to Holiness for Men in the Church
Fruit that will Last: The Secret to Bearing Fruit in Your Life and Ministry - (1 talk, parish mission, or 5-talk retreat)
- More Than Servants: The Adventure of Being a Child of God
- Renewal of the Mind: The Catalyst to Greater Conformity to Christ
- Prophets in Christ: How to Share the Heart of the Father
- There is More: Going Deeper with the Holy Spirit
