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“Men relive and reveal on earth the very Fatherhood of God.” -Pope John Paul II
Conference 2010
5th Annual Catholic Men’s Conference
March 20th, 2010 (8:00 am—6:00 pm)
St. Peter – St. Joseph Children’s Home Conference Center
919 Mission Road, San Antonio, Texas 78210
Cost
Pre-registration cost is $35 through March 6th.
Scheduled Speakers:
Fr. Leo Patalinghug
"Relationships: Family, Church, Priest" and "100% Catholic"
Fr. Leo is the founder of the "Grace Before Meals" ministry, based on the idea that the simple act of creating and sharing a meal can strengthen all kinds of relationships.
Joe McClane "The Catholic Hack"
"Free At Last - Sexual Integrity"
Joe McClane is a Catholic New Media producer, podcaster, radio show co-host, and Evangelist. He is married and has four children on earth and three in heaven.
Fr. George Montague, SM
"Crash Course in The Holy Spirit"
Fr. George Montague is a renowned scripture scholar, author and lecturer. He teaches Theology at St. Mary’s University and is the co-founder of the Brothers of The Beloved Disciple, a charismatic religious community of priests and brothers.
Fr. John Jesus Maloney, FJ
"The Eucharist And Spiritual Combat"
Fr. John Jesus Maloney is a priest in the Congregation of St. John. He resides at the priory of the congregation located in Laredo, Texas. Fr. John Jesus assists in leading retreats at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center next to the monastery.
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez
Vigil Mass with San Antonio Archbishop Jose H. Gomez
Richard Reyna
Conference emcee, Richard Reyna from Guadalupe Radio Network KJMA 89.7 FM in San Antonio
Mission
The mission of the Catholic Men’s Conference is to promote a deeper understanding of our digni ty as being created in the image and likeness of God, and to provide direction and resources to help transform ourselves, our families and society.
History
In 2004, Deacon Tom Fox founded the Catholic Men’s Conference to educate men on both the teachings of the Catholic Church and of their personal dignity.
The Catholic Men’s Conference has the blessing and support of San Antonio Archbishop
Jose H. Gomez.
The Catholic Men’s Conference continues to be a source of inspiration and healing to men of all ages.
The conference has served as a model for the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas.
Pope Benedict XVI has cordially imparted, upon request, an Apostolic Blessing to the Catholic Men’s Conference of San Antonio.
Ralph Paglia
Catholic Men's Conference Chairperson
Format of the Conference
- Scheduled on a Saturday; usually from 8am-5pm
- Acclaimed speakers from all over the country
- Mass & Devotions
- Eucharistic Healing Service
- Distribution of various resources from spiritual to community-building.
Videos
Click an eposide on the right to view in our video player.
Hotel Information
We have rooms at two hotels blocked for the CMC on 20 March 2010. Please note the final cutoff dates to reserve rooms, and the group code name to make the room reservation to get the special rate which does not include tax. Also please note the minimum stays required:
La Quinta
3180 Goliad Road (So. IH-37 Exit 135) across from Brooks City San Antonio, Texas Telephone # (210) 337-7171 Group Code Name to Make Room Reservation: Catholic Men's Conference Call Hotel directly at (210) 337-7171 - Reserve with a Credit Card Total Rooms Blocked: 20 (will hold the 20 blocked rooms for reservations until March 1st, 2010 and then they will release them.
2 Double Size Beds Includes: Free Continental Breakfast Room Rate for 2: $109.00 plus tax Minimum stay: One day or two for this rate.
Drury Inn Riverwalk
201 North St. Mary's Street (Downtown)
San Antonio, Texas
Telephone # (210) 212-5200
Group Code Name to Make Room Reservation: Catholic Men's Conference Call Hotel directly at (210) 212-5200 - Reserve with a Credit Card Total Rooms Blocked: 15 (will hold the 15 blocked rooms for reservations until March 5th, 2010 and then they will release them.
2 Queen Size Beds Includes: Free Hot Breakfast, WiFi, and Evening Happy Hour 5:30pm-7pm Room Rate for 2: $174.99 plus tax Minimum stay required: Must stay 2 days (March 19th and 20th) to get rate this rate.
The hotel offers great amenities, such as:
·FREE! HOT! QUIKSTART (r) Breakfast- Enjoy scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, Belgian waffles & more!
·FREE! Evening Beverages and Snacks now served daily from 5:30-7:00pm
·FREE! High-Speed Internet Access in Every Room
·FREE! NEW! Free Long Distance - One Hour Every Room, Every Night!
Please make your reservations by Friday, March 5, 2010 to receive our group rate. Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rate and availability.
To make reservations, please click on the link below.
http://www.druryhotels.com/Reservations.aspx?groupno=2085755
"Jesus Image"
"Permission Granted through Marlin Zimmerman (Executor of this Bette Myers Art Painting of Jesus). To purchase this image go to: www.JesusArtUSA.com or call 1-800-230-9020."
What men are saying...
"Thank you for a great conference. I truly benefited spiritually from last year’s conference at the beginning of Lent. It helped me to have a better appreciation of Lent in preparing myself for Easter. Thanks again for another fantastic conference!" -Rick
"Great conference; it has made a difference." -Brian O.
"The speakers dealt with good issues/topics."
- Frank A
"The Conference’s theme, 'Master, I want to see…' (Mark 10:51) reflects the deepest desire in our hearts to see God in our daily lives, and know Him intimately."
- Most Reverend Jose Gomez, Archbishop of San Antonio
