Find out why Divine Intimacy is the most important aspect of our lives. He shares his powerful story and how God’s presence in his life was critical as he faced his own near death experience during Covid. Learn from him how you can strengthen your own friendship with Christ, not only in times of crisis, but in a daily routine.

Every leader needs this foundation of divine intimacy, so that we can help other men do the same.

St Augustine wrote, become what you receive.

If you want to be a true heroic leader, you need to receive He who is Heroism itself, and deepen your understanding so that you can be a Heroic Leader for others.

As CEO of the Eucharistic Congress, learn from Tim Glemkowski’s experiences of true Eucharistic revival must begin in our own hearts first as leaders, and missionary disciples.

The big way of evangelization is events, and tentpole summits. But we’re all called to the little way of evangelization, which is heart to heart, man to man.

David is one of the most remarkable leaders in the church today, and deeply believes that when leaders bring men together small groups, starting where you are right now, we can strengthen men faster than you could believe.

And then grow that impact.

As a successful CEO and ardent deacon, Deacon Charlie is a tremendous leader today. He believes that that brotherhood is the key. As a consultant to many influential Catholic leaders and organizations, he has his finger on the pulse of the Church’s needs.

Authentic brotherhood helps strengthen us as leaders to step up and strengthen men.

Andre Regnier  will lead us throughout the weekend in prayer, and helping us to develop practical strategies to strengthen and deepen our daily prayer life.

Bishop Joseph Coffey & Fr Larry Richards will lead us in our liturgies and our time with the Lord in Adoration.

Bishop Joseph L. Coffey, son of the late Dr. William F. X Coffey, M.D., and Roseanita Schubert Coffey, was born in Rochester, MN, on May 31, 1960. He is the fifth of nine children and the proud uncle of 46 nieces and nephews and 12 great nieces and nephews. He was raised in Philadelphia and is a life-long fan of all the Philly sports teams.
Bishop Coffey graduated from La Salle University in 1982 with a double major in English/French which included a year of study at the Sorbonne University in Paris, France. After college, Bishop Coffey worked as a grade school teacher, a ski instructor in Switzerland, and in the automobile industry in Germany and Belgium for five years.
Heeding a call to the priesthood, he attended St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, PA, and graduated with a Master of Divinity degree (MDiv) and was ordained in 1996 by Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua. He earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Moral Theology, also from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in 2000.
While still in seminary, Father Coffey was given permission by Cardinal Bevilacqua to enter the U.S. Navy Chaplain Candidate Program in May of 1992 with the rank of Ensign. He stayed in the Navy Reserve for the next nine years.
Following ordination in 1996, Bishop Coffey was assigned as an Associate Pastor to St. Katherine of Siena parish in Philadelphia, PA. After five years in parish ministry, he was given permission by Cardinal Bevilacqua for full-time active duty as a Navy Chaplain in September of 2001.
Bishop Coffey’s duty assignments have included: Combat Assault Battalion, Okinawa, Japan; Division Officer and Command Chaplain on board USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), homeported in Norfolk, VA, with a 6 month deployment to the Arabian Gulf; Command Chaplain at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, NJ; Marine Air Group 39, Camp Pendleton, CA, an assignment that included a seven-month month deployment to Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Provence, Afghanistan; U.S. Navy Recruiting Command, St. Louis, MO; Command Chaplain on USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), home ported in Yokosuka, Japan, with a six-month deployment to the South Pacific Ocean; and his final assignment as Assistant Chief of Staff for Religious Ministry, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA.
Bishop Coffey’s military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal with 2 gold stars, the Navy Achievement Medal with 2 gold stars, the Navy Sea Service Medal, the National Defense Medal, the War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the NATO Service Medal, 3 Battle E Ribbons.

A gifted and captivating speaker, preacher, retreat master, and author, Fr. Larry Richards holds the answer to some of life’s most profound questions. He speaks from experience as a pastor of an inner city parish, a high school chaplain, a counselor, and evangelist. Fr. Larry Richards has directed hundreds of retreats, parish missions, and conferences for young and old alike. His inspirational talks, presentations, and books always authentic and enthusiastic, have changed the hearts, minds, and lives of millions of listeners, and readers worldwide.
Father Larry Richards was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After high school, he attended the college seminary at Gannon University and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mental Health in 1983. Father Larry Richards continued his studies at the major seminary at St. Vincent in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and received his Masters of Divinity degree in 1987. He also studied Liturgy at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.
Ordained to the priesthood in 1989 for the Diocese of Erie, Fr. Larry Richards serves as pastor of St. Joseph Church/Bread of Life Community in Erie. He is also the Founder of the DME (Divine Mercy Encounter) Retreat Program for the Diocese of Erie.
Fr. Larry Richards is the founder and president of The Reason for our Hope Foundation, a non- profit organization dedicated to ‘spreading the Good News’ by educating others about Jesus Christ.

Father Larry’s first book, “Be a Man! Becoming the Man God Created You To Be,” was published by Ignatius Press in October of 2009, and was the #1 best seller by Ignatius Press, having sold over 100,000 copies. In “Be a Man!” he recounts his struggles to learn true manhood, as well as the inspiring stories of others he has served in his decades as a priest. He tells men how to focus on the right goal, how to live as a beloved son of God, of the need to acknowledge one’s faults and to live according to the Holy Spirit, to be a man of true love and of wisdom, to appreciate properly the differences between men and women, to pursue holiness, and to make a difference in the world. Not preachy, but direct, Father Larry challenges men to be strong, without putting on a mask of false strength or machismo. He calls men to admit their weaknesses and limitations, while urging them to find strength in faith and genuine love to overcome their sins and faults.
Father Larry’s second book, “Surrender! The Life Changing Power of Doing God’s Will,” was published by Our Sunday Visitor in September of 2011 and has sold over 40,000 copies. Fr. Larry Richards challenges you to let go of attachments, assumptions, and excuses that hold you back from giving yourself more fully to God, in order to receive everything God wants to give you.
In 2014, a Catholic Men’s Bible, NABRE, with introduction and instructions by Fr. Larry was published by Our Sunday Visitor.  A Scripture Desk Calendar entitled “No Bible, No Breakfast! No Bible, No Bed!” containing both morning and evening Scripture passages and encouraging words from Fr. Larry, was published by The Word Among Us in 2014.
Father can be heard on the EWTN internet radio show called “The Reason For Our Hope” on Mondays and Fridays at 1:00 p.m. (EST), and the EWTN radio show called “Father Knows Best” on Mondays and Fridays at 4:00 a.m. (EST), and was a previous favorite on the live EWTN radio show called “Open Line” on Thursdays.
Father Larry can be seen on the EWTN televised programs “Living Right with Dr. Ray” and “Crossing the Goal”.  EWTN broadcasted a mini-series entitled “Be A Man” in 2014 in five episodes to inspire men to become the true heroes they long to be – men of courage, compassion and integrity.

Deacon Charlie preaches and speaks throughout the country and is the host of Living the CALL, a weekly podcast focused at the intersection of faith & influence. He’s been featured on EWTN, America Magazine, OSV, Relevant Radio, MAX Studios, Catholic Answers and Redeemer Radio among others and can be found at DeaconCharlie.com.
He was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate by Archbishop Jose Gomez, and his diaconal apostolate include media evangelization, homelessness, apologetics & faith formation, pro-life and Latino ministries.
Deacon Charlie is founder & CEO of Black//Brown, a strategic advisory & impact studio. Prior to launching his own company, he held C-level roles at companies ranging from tech start-ups like mitú, to global brands like The Walt Disney Company, Univision & AOL. He is Vice Chair Emeritus of Catholic Answers, and sits on the boards of the Catholic Association for Latino Leadership; Tepeyac Leadership Initiative; Guadalupe Radio; Sent Ventures and is Chairman of SOFESA, a non-profit founded by his wife, that accompanies homeless children and their families.
Deacon Charlie lives in Los Angeles with his wife Jessica of 22 years and is the father of 5. He enjoys motorcycles, British comedy, functional fitness, ice plunges and discovering cultures through travel.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers – known around the world as the “Dynamic Deacon” – is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Church today. He is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher, whose no-nonsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith is sure to challenge and inspire those who hear him.
He travels across the United States and around the world speaking at conferences, workshops, retreats, parish missions, high schools, and young adult events – in short, to everyone who desires to know Jesus intimately and enjoy a deeper personal relationship with Him. His areas of expertise include marriage and family life, discerning the will of God, the sacraments, male spirituality, pro-life issues, evangelization, prayer, and many others.

Jason Shanks brings a wealth of background and experience to his role as President of OSV Institute. His vision for renewal through innovation is unparalleled and stems from his conviction that the Church is evergreen from generation to generation and must be re-presented fresh and anew to today’s modern world.
Prior to his role at OSV, Jason served as Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, where he successfully combined and reorganized five separate county-based Catholic social service agencies into one regional service agency. He was thus recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business with their 40 Under 40 Award in 2014. In addition, Jason served as Secretariat Leader of Evangelization and Parish for the Diocese of Toledo and was the founder of Catholic Youth Summer Camp. Prior to this, he spent eight years as the Business and Pastoral Leader for a local parish and serving as President of Greater Columbus Right to Life.
Over the last two decades, Jason’s work has primarily focused on creating and renewing Catholic apostolates and organizations, infusing in them a new passion and growth mindset necessary to lead more people to Christ and His Church. Jason holds a BA in education from Miami University of Ohio, an MA in Theology from the Pontifical College Josephinum with an emphasis in the New Evangelization, and an MA in nonprofit administration from Mendoza College of Business of the University of Notre Dame. He also holds a certificate in Fundraising Management from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Jason serves as a consultant on the Committee of Religious Liberty for the U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops. He is also the Treasurer of the Board for the National Eucharistic Congress being held in Indianapolis, Indiana in 2024. Jason resides in Northern Indiana with his wife, Melissa, and their five children.
Jason resides in Northern Indiana with his wife, Melissa, and their five children.

He became an outspoken pro-life advocate after Planned Parenthood announced plans to build an abortion clinic in his Texas town in 1998. He helped to start and build a local grassroots coalition that rallied 60 churches and thousands of people together and dramatically reduced abortions in the region. Planned Parenthood recognized the effectiveness of David’s efforts when it labeled his town “the most anti-choice place in the nation.” David led the first-ever 40 Days for Life campaign in College Station, Texas.
David moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 2005 where he served as executive director of American Life League and national director of Stop Planned Parenthood until being asked to lead the worldwide 40 Days for Life movement. His pro-life work has been extensively featured in the media, including coverage on Fox News, HBO, ABC, NBC and CBS television stations, hundreds of radio interviews including NPR, BBC, and The Sean Hannity Show, and in over 100 newspapers including USA Today, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.
David is one of the most requested pro-life speakers, inspiring audiences around the world as large as 70,000 people. He is the co-author of the #1 top-rated Christian book: 40 Days for Life: Discover What God Has Done, Imagine What He Can Do. David lives in Virginia with his wife Margaret, and their two children, Claire and Patrick.

Tim Glemkowski is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Eucharistic Congress. Previously, he served in the Archbishop’s Office for the Archdiocese of Denver as the Director of Strategy, helping to set up the archdiocese for a time of apostolic mission.
He is the former founder and president of L’Alto Catholic Institute and Revive Parishes. Tim authored Made for Mission: Renewing Your Parish Culture, which was released in Fall 2019 through Our Sunday Visitor.
He is an international speaker who has also consulted for many organizations, dioceses, and parishes. His writing has appeared in numerous print and web-based theological and catechetical publications. Tim and his wife, Maggie, live in Littleton, CO with their four young children.

Robert E. Tunmire, a proven businessman in the franchising industry for over 44 years.  He has been involved in ministry to men for over 20 years.  Robert is co-founder of the Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men and co-founder of Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance and Heroic Men.  Robert is married to a wonderful woman named Kitty.  They have four children, and four grandchildren.

Dan has been proudly married to his wife Andrea for over 30 years. They have 5 beautiful children and live in Colorado. Dan worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 20 years before joining the Augustine Institute in 2015 where he helped launch the FORMED platform and oversaw their diocesan partnerships.
He then worked with Chris Stefanick at Real Life Catholic to help increase their reach to share the love of Jesus with more souls. Dan joined CMLA in October 2022 and is passionate about expanding ministry to men worldwide.

 Long-time radio legend and comedian from Chicago, Kevin Matthews, is championing a story of healing - a story that reached out of a dumpster, grabbed him by his soul, and gave new meaning to his life.
He found a broken statue of Mary, and couldn’t walk away from her. Kevin shares a talk crafted for men. Men carry wounds, wounds we often ignore. Many of us assume these wounds don’t make us worthy.
But Kevin hopes to give us a new story. A story where we, as sons of the Father, are broken, yes. Broken, but loved. And that makes every difference in the world.