Chevalier Benny Punnathara

Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Benny Punnathara took a bold step of faith, quit his job, and thus began the humble journey of Shalom Ministries. He is a prolific international Catholic speaker. Benny Punnathara has authored numerous books which have been translated into several languages. In February 2012, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI awarded the title of 'Chevalier' to Punnathara. The title is the highest honor conferred by the Church on a lay person for outstanding contributions to the Catholic Church and society.

Rev.Dr. Roy Palatty CMI

Father Roy was born in India and is a priest of the Congregation of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate. He earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium. Father Roy has been a Professor of Philosophy at Christ University in Bangalore, India, since 2008. His first collaborations with Shalom were through articles for Sunday Shalom newspaper and Shalom Times magazine. Since 2014, he has been serving as Spiritual Director of Shalom World, directly serving the ministry in the United States of America, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, and Singapore. Father Roy has a keen interest in the affairs of the universal Church. His passion for helping the Church using media is a special call and his role as Spiritual Director for the ministry leads Shalom World in new directions for its service. Father Roy is a gifted speaker and is an in-demand preacher around the world, leading numerous Malayalam-language and English retreats for priests, religious, and lay faithful.

Dr. John D

Dr. John D is a medical doctor who made a significant life change by leaving his medical profession to devote himself to spiritual work and evangelism. He is described as "a very gifted and anointed preacher," known for delivering heartfelt messages through Shalom TV's programs and events