Richard Kimball is an adjunct lecturer at St. Patrick's Pontifical University, Maynooth. He is a founding member of the Galway Interfaith Forum. His interest in Muslim Christian relations began in the 1980s while serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Gabes, Tunisia. His previous work includes, The People of the Book, ahl al-kitab; A Comparative Theological Exploration.

Marie Salaün graduated from La Sorbonne in 2010 where she graduated top of her class. Marie has more than 10 years' experience as a FLE teacher (Français Langue Étrangère), lecturing in French, Mexican, Irish and American colleges. Her lifelong interest in Muslim Christian relations began in Paris where she is currently working with students from multicultural backgrounds.

Masha Refka studied archaeology at the American University in Beirut and Religious Sciences at St. Joseph University. She works in the cultural field in several capacities with a focus on translation. She found her way to Mar Musa Monastery where she met Father Paolo in 2003, became a regular visitor to the monastery and conducted a 40-day silent retreat under his guidance.