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Details About This Year's CT Catholic Men's Conference

Posted on August 12, 2021 in: Events

Details About This Year's CT Catholic Men's Conference

Greetings Men of God! It’s that time of year again - time for the 14th Annual Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference. We are calling all men of the Diocese to join us for a day of dynamic speakers, deep spirituality, incredible worship, and great food, fellowship, and fun. It won’t be the same without you - Don’t miss out on this wonderful event for Catholic men from all over Connecticut.

The conference is Saturday, September 25, 2021, at New Britain Veterans Memorial Park at Willow Brook Park, New Britain. Purchase tickets online at www.ctcatholicmen.org or at the door and arrive by 8 a.m. to register.

The ticket price is $45 and includes lunch. All day Adoration and Confession are available. Keynote Speakers are Dr. Ralph Martin and Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC. Speaking also are Dr. Blythe Kaufman, Mr. Gary Zimak, and Reverend Elias Mary Mills, FI.

Click HERE for the Men's Conference Web Page

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