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John Michael Talbot |
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John Michael Talbot is Catholic
music's number one recording artist with sales of around four
million records worldwide. With more than 40 albums, 14 books and
numerous video teachings on ministry to the poor, simple living,
Franciscan and community living, John Michael Talbot has set
himself apart as a true servant of God.
John is
the founder and General Minister of the Brothers and Sisters of Charity at
Little Portion Hermitage near Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This unique religious
community encompasses celibates, singles, and families, and is the only
community of its type in the United States to be granted canonical status in the
Catholic Church. In addition to its monastic community in Arkansas, the Brothers
and Sisters of Charity has around 500 domestic members worldwide.
In
addition to John's music, writing, and teaching ministries, he and the Brothers
and Sisters of Charity operate an agricultural mission in Nicaragua, provide
major assistance to Mercy Corps International, maintain a free medical clinic
and engage in itinerant ministry locally, and operate The Little Portion Retreat
and Training Center. He is also the founder and President of CAM, the Catholic
Association of Musicians, an organization dedicated to the support and nurturing
of Catholic musicians.
John
Michael's numerous awards include nine Dove award nominations, a Dove Award for
the album "Light Eternal," and the National Academy of Recording Arts and
Sciences (NARAS) President's Merit Award for "Song of the Poor." He has played
before numerous secular and church officials including the Pope and Mother
Teresa.
John
Michael Talbot makes numerous appearances throughout the year performing around
50 concerts all over the country. He also gives an elected number of retreats at
The Little Portion Retreat and Training Center in Eureka Springs Arkansas each
year.
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