FR. MITCH PACWA, S.J. received his B.A. in Philosophy and Theology from the University of Detroit, Summa cum laude. He received his Master of Divinity and S.T.B. from the Jesuit School of Theology of Loyola University, Magna cum laude. He was ordained a Catholic Priest in 1976 and then continued his studies receiving a Ph.D. in Old Testament from Vanderbilt University in 1884. He has taught at the High School, University, and Seminary levels. Fr. Pacwa has lectured at conferences and churches around the world, and has appeared and hosted hundreds of international radio and television programs. His fluency in 12 languages, including Biblical languages, Arabic, and European languages, plus his extensive travels throughout the Middle East for over 20 years, have afforded him a unique understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Middle East. In the year 2000, he established Ignatius Productions. Fr. Pacwa is an author and popular television host of several EWTN television and radio programs, including EWTN Live, Threshold of Hope, and The Holy Rosary in the Holy Land.