2025 Men’s Conference: Calling Fathers to Greatness
About the Conference
The Arnold Hall Men’s Conference aims to help Catholic men to live out their vocation, first as husbands and fathers, and then through work, friendship and community involvement. The theme this year is “Calling Fathers to Greatness” Talks and discussions will explore fatherhood through the lens of St. Joseph, father and worker, and on practical ways men today can live out their vocation as loving husbands and fathers.
The conference begins Friday evening, October 24, and concludes noon Sunday, October 26. It includes talks, guided reflections, small group discussions, and ample time for get togethers, including meals. There will also be time for Mass, prayer, and confession.
Registration is now closed (full). Please call 617-738-7348, x 100. Provide name, email address and phone number to be put on the wait list.
Keynote Speakers
Jim Stenson on the Instilling Honorable Ambition In Children. Mr. Stenson is a writer and educational consultant based in Boston. He was co-founder of the Heights School in Washington, DC, and a founder and headmaster of Northridge Preparatory School in suburban Chicago. He is the author of several popular books on for parents including Father, The Family Protector, and To Be a Man. His books have been translated into 10 languages.
Mike Aquilina on St. Joseph and His Work. Mr. Aquilina is author of more than 70 books on Catholic history, doctrine, and devotion. He is co-founder of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He has hosted eleven television series on EWTN and is past editor of New Covenant Magazine. He is also a songwriter, whose works have been recorded by Dion, Paul Simon, Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, Jeff Beck, Amy Grant, Carlene Carter, Peter Frampton and many others.
Dave & Brita Vitello on Preparing for Greatness at Home. Dave is a corporate strategy expert and CFO and has had senior leadership roles at United Solutions, CVS Health, and Deloitte. Brita is an educator and counselor specializing in helping high school and college students develop their faith and find their vocation. Dave and Brita live in Natick and have four children.
Matt Bowman on Courageous Friendship. Matt Bowman is board president and executive director of the Zephyr Institute, an independent academic center in Palo Alto, CA, which serves Stanford students, scholars, and young professionals.
Saturday Evening Panel on Living Sunday Well. Three fathers – Dennis Leamy, Bob Duffy and Jon Masso – will share how they preserve time for family and God on Sundays, while navigating the demands of work, life, sports and activities.
Location
Arnold Hall Conference Center, One Randall Street, Pembroke MA 02359.
Date & Time
The Conference starts Friday, October 24 at 6:00 PM with a light buffet dinner and concludes on Sunday, October 26 at 11:30 AM.
Cost
The cost of the Conference is $295. Discounts are available.
Registration is now closed (full). Please call 617-738-7348, x 100. Provide name, email address and phone number to be put on the wait list.
Registration Closed