Keynote Speaker: Fr. Larry Richards

Father Larry Richards was ordained to the priesthood in 1989 and has been a pastor in Erie, Pennsylvania since 2002. He currently serves as pastor of St. Luke Church and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. He has conducted thousands of Parish Missions, Conferences and Retreats. He is best known for making the love of God real in his talks. Father Larry is the founder of The Reason for Our Hope Foundation and has many Media presentations including The Truth, The Mass Explained, and Confession with hundreds of thousands of copies distributed worldwide and now available for FREE on OurHope.TV. He is the author of Be a Man! Becoming the Man God Created You to Be, a #1 best seller for Ignatius Press, having sold over 160,000 copies; available as an inspirational video series to stream for free on Heroicmen.org. He authored a second book called Surrender! The Life Changing Power of Doing God’s Will, published by Our Sunday Visitor, which has sold over 55,000 copies. You can see him on EWTN Global Catholic Television on Living Right with Dr. Ray. He is the Spiritual Director for the Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance and hosts a weekly podcast titled, Anchored In Hope. His daily homily can be heard on your favorite podcast app.

Learn more about Fr. Larry Richard's work here.

Featured Speaker: John Edwards

John Edwards is a Catholic speaker, author, and the founder of Pew Ministries, a movement dedicated to parish-level men's evangelization. He is the host of the popular "Just a Guy in the Pew" podcast, which he launched in 2018 to create a relatable space for everyday men to grow in their faith. After a successful 23-year career in corporate sales, John's life took a radical turn when his personal struggles with addiction and rock-bottom circumstances led to a profound spiritual conversion. Today, John travels the country hosting parish summits and retreats, helping men break down the walls of isolation and self-reliance to embrace their true identity as sons of God. He is the author of Power Made Perfect: Finding True Strength in Christ and resides in Memphis, Tennessee.

Learn more about John Edward's work here.    
 

Emcee: Fr. Jared Cooke

Fr. Jared Cooke is a Catholic priest, speaker, and emcee known for his engaging and energetic ministry. He serves the Diocese of Austin as Pastor at Our Lady of Wisdom in San Marcos, Texas with a passion for inspiring men and families to deepen their faith and embrace a life of virtue. With a gift for connecting with audiences of all ages, Fr. Jared combines humor, insight, and spiritual wisdom to encourage Catholics to grow in holiness, strengthen their 
communities, and live out their mission in daily life.