WHO WE ARE
Founder / Executive Director
Christopher Lafitte
Christopher had a life-changing encounter with God as a freshman in college, and since then he has had a burning desire for everyone to come to know the healing love of God. He received a B.S. in Psychology from Texas A&M, an M.A. in Theology from the Augustine Institute, and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Franciscan University. He has nearly 20 years of ministry experience, speaking and ministering to priests, seminarians, and laity throughout the country, as well as in Europe, Central America, and the Caribbean. He has also worked as a therapist for over 10 years and has devoted his practice to serving priests. He currently resides in College Station, Texas, with his wife, Stephanie, and their four children.
Board of Directors
Fr. Joseph was ordained in 2017 as a priest for the Diocese of Austin. He is currently the pastor of St. Anthony Marie de Claret in Kyle, Texas, and serves as the moderator for the diocesan Courage & EnCourage apostolates.
Fr. Joseph Daheim - Board President
Nick is an experienced operational CFO with a track record in venture capital-backed startups, private equity-owned businesses, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies. He is currently the Head of Growth and Strategy for Undivided Life in Dallas, Texas.
Nick Balser
Kim has given her life to sharing God’s healing love with bishops, priests, religious, and ministry leaders. She works with the John Paul II Healing Center and accompanies Church leaders across the country.
Kim Glass
Christopher is the Founder and Executive Director of San Damiano Ministries. He has nearly 20 years of ministry experience, and as a therapist, he has devoted his practice to serving priests.
Christopher Lafitte
Erika has worked in campus ministry across the country, accompanying young adults as a mentor and spiritual director. She currently serves as the Director of Ministries at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Tallahassee, Florida.
Erika Richard
Board of Advisors
Director of Spiritual Formation for St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, PA
Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB
“Christopher is one of the most gifted therapists and speakers that I know, especially when it comes to the wounded hearts of clergy and ministry leaders. His deep and living faith which supernaturally illumines his extensive experience and substantial study, enhances his natural intuition in a way that brings the truth of Christ’s love into vulnerable and hurting hearts. His ministry has profoundly affected people I love very much and it gives me hope to know he is doing this work for the Lord for the healing of the Church.
Founder of the John Paul II Healing Center
Dr. Bob Schuchts
"I have known Christopher since before he went to graduate school and have watched him develop into a gifted therapist who integrates his faith into practice seamlessly. He serves with us on our priest retreats at the John Paul II Healing Center and is my go-to referral for working with priests.”
Co-Founder & Executive Director of Life Restoration Ministries Dean of Human & Spiritual Formation at Franciscan University of Steubenville
Jake Khym
“I’ve known Christopher for many years and have served with him at numerous events. He is a gifted Catholic psychotherapist and teacher whose heart for healing and authentic renewal is deeply needed in the Church today.”
Founder & President of Catholic Missionary Disciples
Marcel LeJeune
"Christopher Lafitte is anointed, magnetic, and truly one of the most gifted leaders in Catholic ministry today. His selfless dedication to guiding others toward healing in Jesus—and helping them discover the confidence that God can work powerfully through them—is both rare and inspiring. The impact of his ministry is profound. Christopher is transforming the Church and the world, one soul at a time."