Keynotes
Sr. Meredith Boquiren, OCD
Carmelite Sister of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
Fr. Patrick Schultz
Parochial vicar at Sacred Heart of Jesus parish in Wadsworth, OH
BREAKOUT SPEAKERS
Brad Pierron (Emcee) | Kris Frank | Noah Gilchrist |Fr. Patrick Schultz | Fr. Steve Dos Santos, CPPS | Jason Spoolstra | Sr. Meredith Boquiren, OCD | Andrew Kebe | Michele Melaragno
The Columbus Catholic Young Adult Conference is a one day Conference in the Diocese of Columbus that seeks to empower young adults to transform their communities through their identity in Christ. The Conference open at 10AM on October 19 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church (10700 Liberty Rd S Powell, Ohio 43065) and the theme this year is Rev. 3:20: "Behold I stand at the door and knock". This year's keynote speakers are Fr. Pat Schultz from the Diocese of Cleveland and Sr. Meredith Boquiren OCD from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. They will be talking about Identity and Surrender as necessary elements to open the door to Christ waiting on us. We also have 8 breakout sessions which address tremendously interesting topics specifically tailored for young adults. With your registration you'll also enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner!
What to Expect
Doors open at 8AM. Get a cup of coffee, a snack, and visit our exhibitors. There is an optional daily Mass at 8:30 and Reconciliation at 9. First keynote speaker is at 10. Then go to a breakout session you are most interested in. Lunch is at 12:15. After lunch is Adoration and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Enjoy our second keynote speaker and more breakout sessions. Finally, all are invited to join us at 4PM Vigil Mass followed by dinner in the Social Hall.
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What they are saying…
“One of the things that has most stuck with me from the conferences I have attended is just how widespread the Catholic Young Adult community is in Columbus. It has been amazing to see how the conference brings together young adults from all different backgrounds and parishes and to witness the variety of ways that young people are living out their Catholic faith.”
“I really enjoyed talking to the different exhibitors at the conference. There was one table full of beautiful twine rosaries. I mentioned that I was interested in learning how to make them. The exhibitor was so nice, she offered to teach me, and we ended up meeting for coffee. It’s been so much fun. I just made a bunch for one of my parish’s PSR classes.”
“I believe this conference is a springboard for young adult ministry in the Diocese of Columbus, and I look forward each year to all the Lord will do through this initiative.”
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.”