“Called to Lead” is the theme of the 2025 Catholic Men's Fellowship of North East Ohio. The event will take place 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 22 at the Holiday Inn Rockside, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence. It is presented by the Catholic Men’s Fellowship of North East Ohio, a diocesanwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping men grow in relationship with Christ and one another.
Registration deadline is March 11. Cost is $50 for a single registration; $45 per person for groups of eight or more; $15 for a student and free for religious. All generations are invited to attend. Online registration is available here. Mail-in registration can be sent to CMFNEO, Box 135 Avon Lake, Ohio 44012.
Featured speakers at this year’s conference will be Bishop Edward Malesic, Father Mitch Pacwa, SJ and Elvis Grbac. Father Pacwa is a Scripture scholar, a well-known lecturer, EWTN television and radio host. Grbac, a retired NFL quarterback, is a motivational speaker. The bishop will address the group at 3 p.m., prior to Mass.
In addition to the speakers, the conference will include a continental breakfast, lunch, adoration, music, opportunities for confession and Mass celebrated by Bishop Malesic at 4 p.m.
Steve Chrzanowski, CMFNEO president, said the conference theme emphasizes the importance of actively spreading the message of Jesus and leading others to become disciples. “It is through making disciples that we have the opportunity to lead others to a personal relationship with God,” he added.
For more information, call Joel Bollenbacher at 216-633-3502 or email CMFNEOHelp@gmail.com. All men are invited to register, even if they can’t afford the full fee.
Click here to learn more about the organization.