Catholic men’s conference is planned
NORMAN — Blessed Stanley Francis Rother’s example of love and faith continues to resonate, especially across his home state.
And that example sets the theme — Called to be Saints — for the 22nd Annual In The Father’s Footsteps Catholic Men’s Conference set for 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 3 at the Embassy Suites Conference Center, 2501 Conference Drive.
The event will feature a lineup of four speakers, opportunities for reconciliation, as well as a Mass led by the Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley, archbishop of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, to close the day’s activities.
This year’s program focuses on Rother, the martyred priest from Okarche who was beatified in September during a special ceremony in Oklahoma City.
“The theme, ‘Called to be Saints,’ will reflect on our recent beatification of Blessed Stanley Rother and how the aspects of his holiness can be achieved by any man that applies that same discipline, hard work and love for Christ,” said Ray Haefele, conference director.
Bishop Anthony Taylor, of the Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas, will open the conference with a talk entitled “No Greater Love: The Story of Blessed Stanley Rother.” Taylor was ordained a priest at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ponca City.
The day continues with talks by Trent Horn, Catholic apologist and regular contributor to the radio program Catholic Answers; Patrick Coffin, radio host and author; and Deacon Ralph Poyo, educator and evangelist.
The cost of the conference is $69 and includes breakfast, lunch, beverages and afternoon snacks.
There is also a father-son lunch featuring a presentation by Horn.
Tickets are available at www.catholicmen.net.