Rev. Ricky Manalo

Rev. Ricky Manalo, CSP, Ph.D., has been serving as a Paulist Priest since 2000 and is currently engaged in various roles including Keynote Speaker and Consultor for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Manalo has a significant academic presence as a Lecturer at Santa Clara University and Loyola Marymount University, focusing on liturgy, culture, and pastoral ministries. Additionally, Manalo has been a Liturgical Composer for Oregon Catholic Press since 1996 and has held various teaching positions to enhance liturgical education. Manalo obtained a Ph.D. in Liturgical Studies from the Graduate Theological Union and holds master's and bachelor's degrees in theology and music composition, respectively.