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"FAQ" Frequently Asked Questions with Marco Roman and Elizabeth Ruiz
The focus of this program is on the recently published English translation of the Compendium of the Catholic Church. Viewers are offered the chance to call-in with questions. FAQ also goes out into the community to film comments and questions about Catholicism for discussion.
2nd and 4th Mondays of the month
Contact information:
Phone: (210) 734-2620 ext. 1214
Email:
Address: 2718 West Woodlawn Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78228
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Parishioners at:
Marco: St. Anthony Mary Claret
Liz: St. Pius X Church
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Birthplace:
Marco Roman is originally from San Mateo, Calif.
Elizabeth Ruiz is a native San Antonian
Brief History:
Marco Roman is the Director for the Office of Marriage and Family Life for the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Until March, 2005, he held a similar position at Our Lady of Loreto Parish in Foxfield, Col. Marco has served in various parish and diocesan ministries for nearly 20 years including Catholic schools, youth and adult ministries, campus ministry, RCIA and adult faith formation as well as marriage and family life such as marriage, baptismal and confirmation preparation. He garnered most of his experience while in his home state prior to serving as the secretary of evangelization and catechesis for in the Archdiocese of Denver as Colorado in 1999. Marco and his wife Lidia have been married for nearly 11 years.
Elizabeth Ruiz is a well-known media personality involved in community work such as serving as emcee at Fiesta events, charitable fundraisers and programs at the Arneson River Theater. Prior to her broadcasting career, Liz was the choir director at Burbank High School. She is a member of the choir at St. Pius X Catholic Church and also performs with mariachi groups.
Education:
Marco earned his bachelor's degree in sociology from San Francisco State University, a master's of divinity form St. Patrick's Seminary, Menlo Park, Calif. and a master's degree in theology from the University of San Francisco. He is a PhD candidate in religious education at New York's Fordham University.
Liz earned her associate's degree in journalism and RTF from San Antonio College. She graduated from John F. Kennedy High School and is a member of the Edgewood ISD Hall of Fame. She has also been honored as Image de San Antonio's Outstanding Hispanic Role Model and a Most Distinguished Alumni of San Antonio College. Liz is a member of the Women's Hall of Fame and was recognized with the governor's Yellow Rose of Texas award.
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