Catholic men's conference is set
NORMAN — The Rev. Leo Pat a ling hug once bested Bobby Flay on his Food Network competition show “Throwdown with Bobby Flay.”
A man of many hats, including a chef hat, the priest and TV-radio host is best known for his internationally acclaimed faith talks. He will headline the 24th annual “In The Father's Footsteps” Oklahoma Catholic Men's Conference set for Feb. 29 in Norman.
The event, titled “Remain in Me ,” returns to the Embassy Suites Convention Center and Hotel, 2501
Conference Drive.
Besides Patalinghug, other speakers in the conference lineup include Edward Sri, co- founding leader of Fellowship of Catholic University Students, also known as FOCUS; Paul George, speaker, author, consultant and life coach; Dave Dinuzzo, Catholic evangelist and speaker, author, retreat master, podcaster and theology teacher; and Alex Sanchez, campus ministry director at St. Thomas More University Parish, who will speak during the young men's luncheon.
“`Remain in Me' is a natural progression of our own conversions from a prior theme of `Follow Me,'” said Ray Haefele, conference director.
Pat a ling hug hosts “Savoring our Faith,” a weekly show on Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), with the theme of bringing the world together “one plate of grace” at a time. His talk will be titled “Be a Man and Feed Your Family.”
Sr ii saw el l-known Catholic speaker who also appears regularly on EWTN. His talk will be entitled “No Greater Love: Remaining in Christ at Mass and Beyond.”
George has spent more than 23 years helping people discover the art of living through searching themselves, discovering a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and finding true happiness. He will discuss “Men Living Boldly for Christ.”
Dinuzzo is the founder of TrueManhood Men's Ministry, which focuses on spreading the truth of authentic masculinity in the image of Jesus Christ. His talk will be titled “Living True Manhood: Practically and Reasonably Living a Life of Virtue.”
Sanchez is a University of Oklahoma graduate with a bachelor of arts in psychology. After serving as a FOCUS missionary for five years, he currently serves as the director of campus ministry for St. Thomas More University Parish and StudentCenter. He will talk about “The Guy's Guide to Handling What's Really Going on in School Today.”
Attendees will be given opportunities for the sacrament of reconciliation and to attend Mass, led by the Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley, archbishop of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.
The cost of the conference is $59 if submitted by Feb. 10 and $69 after Feb. 10. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, beverages and afternoon snacks. Students may attend at a discounted rate.