Our Mission
For Faithful and Fulfilling Romance
We serve married couples and those discerning marriage by educating, forming, strengthening, and guiding them through courses, coaching, counseling, retreats, and publications. Through these means, we hope to alleviate the shame and isolation that often surround intimacy and address the ignorance and confusion concerning the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Our Vision
A world where every Catholic couple experiences a faithful and fulfilling marriage spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically reflecting the fullness of God’s design for intimacy.
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Board of Directors
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James Walther, MA, ABS
President, Executive Director, & Sexual Intimacy Coach
James is a professional sexual intimacy coach and theologian. He holds three degrees in theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary and has done graduate studies in marriage and family therapy at Capella University. He is an EMT and ABS certified sexologist. His research interests include Catholic sexual ethics, the female orgasm, trauma, and the sacramentality of the minor orders. He is the translator of Yves Chiron’s Paul VI: The Divided Pope. He also serves full-time as a combat medic in the Army National Guard.
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Megan Walther, LCSW
Vice President
Megan is from Nashville, TN but currently resides in St. Louis, MO with her husband. She received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Trevecca Nazarene University and her Master’s in Social Work from Southern Adventist University with an emphasis in Trauma and Emergency Management. She has worked in various settings such as foster care, veterans treatment court, intensive outpatient adult case management, safe house for victims of human trafficking, homeless population, and intensive family intervention services. She currently works as an independently licensed Trauma Therapist in Missouri.
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Alexander John
Secretary
Theologian & Editor
I am a writer, teacher, and director of catechesis preparing to embark on a Masters degree for dogmatic theology. I have a wife and son who mean the world to me! Since getting married I have sought to understand and to practice as deeply as I can the Church’s wisdom on how to live out our vocation in a way that gives glory to God and strengthens the bond of love between us so that it can overflow into our family and to the wider world.
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Mary Brende
Treasurer & Finance Director
Mary is originally from Boston Massachusetts, and, as an independent student, graduated in 1982 from Northeastern University with double majors in Accounting and Finance. She was the treasurer of a state-wide ballot question against the tax funding of abortion and sat on the board of directors for Massachusetts Citizens for Life. She is the proud mother of 3 and currently the grandmother of 2.
Board of Advisors
To Be Announced
Technology & Marketing Staff
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Theo McManigal
Outreach Specialist
Theo is the Marketing Associate and Coaching Associate of Catholic Intimacy. Theo is also the Catholic Church Outreach Specialist at Covenant Eyes. Theo holds a BA in Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago. Theo spent some time in seminary formation for the Archdiocese of Chicago. After leaving the seminary, Theo spent one year working for a Catholic parish, followed by three years of teaching theology at a Catholic high school. He lives near Chicago, Illinois with his wife and daughter, both of whom he enjoys spending lots of time with, and they are active in the Byzantine Catholic parish that they attend.
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Parker Shanklin
Digital Specialist
In my role, I manage and maintain our website and other technology platforms used by Catholic Intimacy. This includes keeping the website updated with current content, ensuring all features function correctly, monitoring site performance, and troubleshooting any technical issues. In addition to daily management, I also contribute to the strategic planning and development of our technology systems, identifying and implementing tools and solutions that support the company's growth, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall user experience.
Whitney D. -
“We went from just coexisting to meeting each other again, and now we're living with a renewed sense of purpose. I used to see sex as an obligation that I had to fulfill, but now it's something that I look forward to and enjoy a lot - just like when we were newly married and without
Catholic Wife and Mother -
“[Today’s session] was very informative about the human reproductive anatomy. Sometimes there are things that we think we know and recognize, but it is good to refresh and learn new discoveries on this topic. Especially on the erogenous zones in both genders and the sexual response cycle... definitely new information for me.”