Fr. Leo E. Patalinghug, IVDei

Fr. Leo Patalinghug is a priest member of a community of consecrated life, Voluntas Dei (The Will of God). He is the creator & founder of an international food & faith movement called Plating Grace, founder & chair of the nonprofit group, The Table Foundation, and creator of the Grace and Grub Food Truck. He is a best-selling author, acclaimed international speaker, radio host, host of The Father Leo Show & a weekly international food and faith show on EWTN, Savoring our Faith. He also holds a degree in Mariology that he obtained in Rome during his time there. His unique background as a chef & his previous experience as a two-time black belt martial arts instructor & former award-winning break dancer & choreographer has earned the attention of major media outlets, including the Food Network where he won "Throwdown with Bobby Flay!". The mission to see food as a gift from God to nourish your family & to strengthen relationships is making this world a better place one meal at a time.