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Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference 2025: Pilgrims of Hope

Posted on July 15, 2025 in: Events

Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference 2025: Pilgrims of Hope

Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference 2025: Pilgrims of Hope
            A Sacred Day for Brotherhood, Witness, and Grace

 

Waterbury, CT — The Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference invites Catholic men to gather for a transformative day of faith, fellowship, and renewal on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at a new location, Holy Cross High School in Waterbury, CT. Doors open at 7:30am, with the event beginning promptly at 8:30am and concluding with Vigil Mass.

This year’s theme, “2025 Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope,” celebrates the Jubilee Year with dynamic talks, Eucharistic procession, Adoration, Saints' reliquary procession, an opportunity for Confession and dozens of Exhibitors. Lunch is included.  The conference is organized in cooperation with the Archdiocese of Hartford, Diocese of Bridgeport, and Diocese of Norwich.

The event features an impressive lineup of speakers:

Dr. Ray Guarendi, a Catholic father of ten, clinical psychologist, author, and host of The Dr. Is In on over 440 stations. Dr. Ray brings over 40 years of experience, combining humor and practical wisdom to empower families to grow in faith and strength.

Father Anthony Federico, Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Hartford. Ordained in 2019, Fr. Anthony’s inspiring story—leaving behind a career at ESPN—has sparked a vocations revival in Connecticut, with over 100 men beginning their discernment journey.

Michael O'Neill, the world’s leading expert on Marian apparitions and creator of MiracleHunter.com. Michael's EWTN series and radio show, The Miracle Hunter, shares the power of miracles and the saints, inspiring Catholics worldwide to deepen their faith and witness to God's wonders.

Father Jason Brooks LC, a priest with a deep passion for the healing power of the Holy Spirit. Leading the Regnum Christi Detroit Healing Ministry, Fr. Jason helps men experience profound spiritual healing and empowers them to live boldly in Christ.

The day concludes with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne, uniting men in prayer and spiritual brotherhood.

For more information and tickets, visit www.ctcatholicmen.org.

Contact:
Ken Santopietro
Director, Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference
Email: info@ctcatholicmen.org
Website: www.ctcatholicmen.org


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