Our Staff


Dan Grippo headshot Daniel Grippo, founder and co-publisher, holds a master's degree in religious studies and a Ph.D. in Latin American history, specializing in religious traditions in Latin America. Dan is is a seasoned marketer, editor, and author on topics of grief, loss, and spiritual growth, and over the past three decades has worked with major religious publishers such as Abbey Press Publications, Claretian Publications, and National Catholic Reporter Publishing Company.

Joel Schorn headshotJoel Schorn, managing editor, holds a master's degree in theological studies and is author of several books including, with Alice Camille, A Faith Interrupted: An Honest Conversation with Alienated Catholics (Loyola Press) and Doorkeeper Saints (Servant).

Dianne Potter headshotDianne Potter, office and production manager, has been working for the Catholic press for more than 20 years. She is an expert in advertising sales, production processes, and customer service.

Patrice Touhy headshotPatrice Tuohy, founder and co-publisher, received her degrees in english, history and theology from St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana. She is an award-winning editor and designer and author of a number of articles on Catholic life. Prior to forming TrueQuest Communications, she served as managing editor of U.S. Catholic magazine. She has served on the Catholic Press Association Board and works on various Catholic task forces.

Anne Marie O'Kelley headshotAnne Marie O'Kelley, managing editor of production, holds a journalism degree from Indiana University and headed production on a number of awarding winning publications for Claretian Publications prior to coming to TrueQuest Communications.

Contributors. TrueQuest has had a long association with many respected Catholic/Christian writers and skilled support-service companies. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality content in all of our publications, online as well as in print. (For a list of contributors on a given publication, please go directly to that publication's website.)

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