Priests, Lay Men to Share Faith, Inspiration at Men’s Conference

 

The annual Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown STRENGTH IN CHRIST Men’s Conference is scheduled for March 30 at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson.

The theme is Fishers of Men.

The Very Reverend Mark Begly, VF, Pastor of Our Mother of Sorrows and Saint Michael Parishes in Johnstown and Dean of the Johnstown Deanery, and the Very Reverend Matthew Baum, Rector of Saint John Gualbert Cathedral and Saint Patrick Parishes in Johnstown, will share their uplifting perspectives.

Father Peter Crowe, Pastor of Saint Andrew Parish in Johnstown and Diocesan Director of Vocations, will also share his commitment to encouraging men to pray the Rosary, and he’ll feature the remarkable Rosaries he makes by hand.

Also, various lay men from around the diocese will share their powerful faith journeys.

A panel discussion with other lay men — Roy Holtz of Saint Augustine Parish in Dysart; John McIntyre, a member of Saint Mary Parish in Hollidaysburg; Sean O’Dowd, a parishioner at Our Mother of Sorrows in Johnstown; Brandon Peters of Saint Demetrius Parish in Gallitzin; Jeff Philibin, a parishioner of Saint Benedict in Johnstown; and Eric Rusnak of Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Philipsburg —  is also planned. 

The conference will include lunch, Mass, and more.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Click HERE to register online or pick up a hard copy form at any parish in the diocese. The deadline for reservations is March 21. 

[Photo: A group of men at the 2024 STRENGTH IN CHRIST Men’s Conference.]