Elise Arellano is a cradle Catholic whose faith journey transformed her from an apathetic follower into someone truly on fire for Christ. Recently married, she is a devoted wife and mother of six children—three on earth and three in heaven. Her experiences of motherhood, loss, and God’s healing grace have deeply shaped her mission to pursue holiness and help others do the same.
Through frequent Eucharistic Adoration and devotion to the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Elise continually seeks a deeper intimacy with Christ, allowing Him to heal, guide, and transform her heart. Her witness is rooted in the belief that God meets us in both our greatest joys and deepest sorrows, and that even our suffering can become a path to sanctity.
In a world longing for hope and direction, Elise has a particular passion for sharing the Church’s teachings on angels and their role in our lives. Deeply devoted to her Guardian Angel, she loves helping others discover the beauty of their own heavenly companions and learn how to cultivate a relationship with them.
Elise strives to spread the Gospel with a contagious joy that draws others toward the Light of Christ. She does this through quiet acts of mercy in her work as a public school teacher, through bold and authentic testimony as a Catholic evangelist, and through creative expression as a graphic designer and owner of That Catholic Design.
A sought-after speaker for retreats, workshops, and youth events, Elise especially loves ministering to teen and young adult women, encouraging them to embrace their God-given identity, pursue holiness, and boldly live out their faith.
