Speaker Bio

Deacon Larry Oney

Deacon Larry Oney, a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, is an international Catholic preacher, dynamic teacher, author, and radio host. He founded Hope and Purpose Ministries, a mission that proclaims the Kingdom of God (Mt 10:7), helps heal the broken-hearted (Jn 10:10), and encourages others in knowing that God has a plan and purpose for their lives (Jer 29:11). Deacon Oney is a noted evangelist who has touched millions of lives all over the world through his ministry initiatives centered on the New Evangelization, urban evangelization, international outreach, prayer and ecumenical harmony. Deacon Oney’s newest book, “Amazed by God’s Grace: Overcoming Racial Divides by the Power of the Holy Spirit,” is available from The Word Among Us Press.