Priest Convocation 2026

From Word to Witness: Forming a Flourishing Apostolic Church

Reflections on A Flourishing Apostolic Church
Most Reverend Edward Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland

Reflecting on the Gospel of Mark and Acts
Dr. John Bergsma, University of Steubenville and the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

Augustinian Formation and its influence on Pope Leo XIV
Fr. Tom McCarthy, OSA, Vocation Director, Midwest Province

The Presbyterate and a Flourishing Church
Dr. Miguel Chavez, VP of Mission & Ministry, Sisters of Charity Health System

The Deanery Process: What Two Years Have Taught Us
Robert Koonce, Director of Deanery Operations

Five optional Workshops:

• Supporting Victims of Coercive Control and Domestic Violence
• Implementing the Marriage Catechumenate Guidelines
• The Liturgy of the Hours, 2nd Edition
• Strengthening Healing Ministry in our Parishes
• Youth and Young Adult Ministry in an Apostolic Age

Time for prayer, fraternity, golf, walk the grounds, rest and relaxation

Registration:

• Early Bird: May 1-July 20: $1,120 Single/ $890 Double
• Standard: July 21-August 31: $1,165 Single/ $925 Double
• Late: September 1-September 30: $1,215 Single/$955 Double