August 28, 2024
The 17th Annual Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference has chosen a theme the organizers hope will inspire all men to think more seriously about the purpose of life … the ultimate purpose of life.
The conference, which will be held on September 21 at Northwest Catholic High School in West Hartford, will have nationally known speakers talk on the theme of the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell.”
“This event is a one-day spiritual journey that brings Catholic men from across our state together to reflect, pray and find strength and inner peace,” said Deacon Rick Lawlor of St. Mary Parish in Ridgefield, who is a member of the leadership committee. “It is perhaps the single best day of the year for a Catholic man to focus on his life and spiritual health and ultimately makes each of us stronger and better men.”
Ken Santopietro, Director of the Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference for 12 years, says it’s a “spiritual booster shot every guy needs.” This year, more than ever.
The panel of speakers includes Fr. Wade L.J. Menezes, CPM, author and homilist; Steve Ray, Catholic apologist and bestselling author; Kevin Wells, writer and former sports reporter, and Peter Herbeck, Executive Vice President of Renewal Ministries and TV/radio host.
“The guys are really going to like the theme a lot and practicing Catholics I know say it is a topic you can sink your mind into,” he said. “Every speaker will have something meaningful to say about it, and each has explored the topic in some way. This is a topic that will keep you focused on the ultimate purpose of life.”
The conference, which begins at 8:30 and concludes with a Vigil Mass celebrated by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne of the Archdiocese of Hartford, will also feature a Eucharistic procession, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, exhibitors and fellowship. For more information and to obtain tickets, visit ctcatholicmen.org
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