Mike Cronin founder of Laughter & Hope Ministries has been doing stand up comedy on and off for over 35 years. After a successful run in the 1990s as “The Bad Boy of Comedy” Mike took some time off from stand up.
It was during this time that Mike’s Pastor, Pastor Mike Caparrelli told him “the gift you have to make people laugh is not you
Mike Cronin founder of Laughter & Hope Ministries has been doing stand up comedy on and off for over 35 years. After a successful run in the 1990s as “The Bad Boy of Comedy” Mike took some time off from stand up.
It was during this time that Mike’s Pastor, Pastor Mike Caparrelli told him “the gift you have to make people laugh is not yours. It’s God’s, and God gave it to you” From there Mike moved from secular comedy to Christian comedy. A lot of Mike's material comes from growing up in a close-knit Irish family and an honest look at life and growing older. Mike is a member of Restoration Church RI.
Karin is committed to seeing that your Church's Laughter & Hope event is a joyous success.
Karin served as President of Saint Rocco School’s Parents Association for 2 years, and worked closely with the Parent Association for close to 9 years. During this time Karin managed gala events for up to 500 quests. Karin's duties included selecti
Karin is committed to seeing that your Church's Laughter & Hope event is a joyous success.
Karin served as President of Saint Rocco School’s Parents Association for 2 years, and worked closely with the Parent Association for close to 9 years. During this time Karin managed gala events for up to 500 quests. Karin's duties included selecting the venue and menu, hiring the entertainment, managing ticket sales, setting the seating arrangements with table decorations, To learn more call 401-475-7070.
Dr. Mike Caparrelli is a sought-out speaker for men’s conferences, Teen Challenge Substance Abuse Recovery Conventions, prisons, universities and churches of all denominations and sizes. His teachings have uplifted and transformed those in recovery from addictions and a host of psychiatric issues such as depression, anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. His non-profit organization, UNMUTED, is geared towards giving those who were victimized by traumatic experiences their voices back.
Mary Ellen DePetrillo has been performing stand up comedy through out the USA for over 30 years. Mary Ellen is the founder of Comedy and Conversation for Christian Women.
Mary Ellen's testimony of God's mercy and grace will inspire and give hope to those who have family members who find themselves in hopeless situations and circumstances..