FR. JOHN RICCARDO

Fr. John Riccardo was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit in 1996, where he served as a pastor for 15 years. In 2019, he founded ACTS XXIX and serves as the Executive Director.

ACTS XXIX, a non-profit apostolate that exists because God wants His world back, unleashes the power of the Gospel and equips ordained and lay leaders to mobilize the Church for mission.

Fr. John hosts a weekly podcast, publishes a weekly article, and is the host of the radio program “Christ is the Answer”. He has authored several books including Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel.