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Deacon Larry Oney serves the Archdiocese of New Orleans at Divine Mercy Parish in Kenner, Louisiana. He is the chairman of HGI Global – a third-party administration and project management firm.

Deacon Oney lives in New Orleans with his wife, Andi. He has five children. Deacon Oney is a member of the New Orleans Chapter of Legatus and the founder and president of Hope and Purpose Ministries.

Deacon Oney has spoken at hundreds of events across the globe and appeared on many EWTN shows. He has also been a guest on FOCUS TV, Franciscan Radio, Ave Maria Radio, Relevant Radio, Redeemer Radio, and more. Deacon Oney hosts the radio show “Discovering Your Hope and Purpose” on Radio Maria. Deacon Oney has authored several books: Amazed by God’s Grace, Divine Mission: Discovering Your Hope and Purpose, Reflections on the Kingdom of God, and UP FAITH! God loves a faith that is always looking up! He also co-authored a book with Fr. William Maestri—Preaching Jesus in the Time of the New Evangelization for priests and deacons.

**Due to circumstances beyond our control, Fr. Mark Cherry sent his regrets that he was unable to attend and Deacon Larry Oney graciously offered to replace him.

In 2013, Andi had the privilege to attend the International Prophetic Consultation gathering of leaders in the Renewal in the city of bread (Bethlehem, Israel), where she had a profound experience as she prayed in the Upper Room with leaders from all over the world for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit.  As a result of Andi’s Upper Room experience, she has answered the call to share with others the gift of the baptism in the Holy Spirit, which she does with great passion. She has also since written two well received books –  Extravagant Praise: Our History, Heritage and Hope, and Mary’s Life in the Holy Spirit: A Model For Us.

 Although Andi’s first ministry is to her family, and a teacher by training, she has a true gift of hospitality to those she meets through ministry. She and her husband often welcome international clergy into their home for refreshment and fellowship with the wider Body of Christ.  This true love for caring for others and her desire to share the love of the Lord has led Andi to speak at many local events throughout Louisiana.  Andi led her first international retreat in Nova Scotia, Canada in April 2016.

 Andi’s love of Scripture and her enthusiasm to learn about the things of God motivate her to continue to grow in her own faith journey.  She is an avid reader and holds a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision in the field of education. The fire that burns within Andi is contagious, the transformative presence of the Holy Spirit palpable when she speaks. Pope Benedict has said, “Let us rediscover…the beauty of being baptized in the Holy Spirit” (May 11, 2008). Pope Francis exhorted, “Share with all in the Church the grace of baptism in the Holy Spirit” (June 1, 2014). Andi is being used powerfully to do exactly this, to help renew the church by the grace of the Holy Spirit. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear Andi speak and to be touched by the transforming power of God’s immense love!