Join us at the longest-running Catholic men's conference in the country, celebrating its 29th year on November 23, 2024!

This year's Conference speakers include highly-acclaimed Catholic convert and former pastor/youth pastor with more than 20 years in full-time ministry and Executive Director of "Down To Earth Ministries," Keith Nester; National speaker, former singer/songwriter and founder of Haiti180, Sean Forrest; and the 5th Bishop of Madison, Wisconsin, Bishop Donald J. Hying. The event will be emceed by the ever-popular National Anthem Singer for the Chicago Cubs, Wayne Messmer.

The 29th Annual Great Lakes Catholic Men’s Conference will be held at the Holmes Student Center at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 8:50 AM to 4 PM. Registration includes lunch and parking. The cost is $50 if purchased before Oct. 22, $55 if purchased after Oct. 22, $60 AT THE DOOR, only $25 for college students or younger, and $15 for deacons. For tickets and more information, visit the conference website at thetalk.org.

The program also includes Mass, adoration, confession, music, reflection time, vendors, and lunch. It is open to married, single and divorced men including fathers, teenage sons, and grandfathers, whatever their level of faith.

More info at thetalk.org.

The Man of the Shroud Touring Exhibit will be available for viewing in Founders Hall at the The National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe during Holy Week, March 25-30.

Monday-Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Holy Saturday: 9 AM - 4 PM

1600 W PARK AVENUE

LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048, USA

Join us at the longest-running Catholic men's converence in the country, celebrating its 28th year on November 18, 2023!

This year's dynamic speakers include acclaimed speaker and author of five books, including two best-sellers, Justin Fatica; the host of “Father Simon Says” on Relevant Radio affectionately known as “Reverend Know-It-All”, Rev. Richard Simon; the host of the popular video series “Reel Homilies” and national Eucharistic preacher, Rev. Timothy Anastos; and former Chicago Blackhawk, NHL enforcer and All-Star MVP, John Scott.

The 2023 conference will be held on Saturday, November 18, at the Holmes Student Center on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL from 8:50am-4:00pm.

The program also includes Mass, adoration, confession, music, reflection time, vendors, and lunch. It is open to married, single and divorced men including fathers, teenage sons, and grandfathers, whatever their level of faith.

More info at thetalk.org.

Celebrate the life and spirit of St. Therese with Mass, Blessing of the Roses, and Veneration of the Relics of St. Therese and her parents, Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin, at the National Shrine & Museum of St. Therese in Darien, Illinois.

Join us at the 3rd Annual MEN OF CHRIST® in Illinois Conference At Marytown - Libertyville, Illinois - Saturday, March 11, 2023

7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

BISHOP JOSEPH L. COFFEY, Archdiocese for Military Services, U.S.A., will be the In-person keynote speaker.

Join us at the longest running Catholic men’s conference in the country, celebrating its 27th year on November 19, 2022!

Speakers include acclaimed author, speaker, and TV host, Chris Stefanick; the “Surfing Priest” and author of the popular Consecration to St. Joseph, Fr. Donald Calloway; and former sports broadcaster and current Relevant Radio  host, John Morales. Popular National Anthem singer for the Cubs, Wayne Messmer, will serve as the emcee for the day.

The conference will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Holmes Student Center on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL from 8:50am-4:00pm.

The program also includes music, reflection time, Mass, and lunch. It is open to married, single and divorced men including fathers, teenage sons, and grandfathers, whatever their level of faith.

More info at thetalk.org.

Saturday, October 22, 2022

8:30am-1pm

Kevin Matthews tells of his incredible journey back to the one true faith, led by the hand of Mary, Mother of God!

Following the presentation, Matthews will be autographing his book, Broken Mary, which will be available for sale by the author for cash only. Click the link to register ($25/person)

Conference Center

8:30 AM - Registration | Continental Breakfast

9:00 AM - Rosary

9:30 AM - Presentation followed by book signing

Main Chapel

12:00 Noon - Holy Mass

October 15, 2022 | 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Dr. Scott Hahn ta the St. Paul Center in Geneva on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Study Scripture from the heart of the Church with one of today’s most respected scholars.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Check-In/Gathering

9:30 - 9:35 a.m. - Welcome and Introduction of Dr. Hahn

9:35 - 10:35 a.m. - Presentation by Dr. Hahn

10:35 - 10:50 a.m. - St. Paul Center Presentation

10:50 - 11:20 a.m. - Break (Book Sales Available)

11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. - Presentation by Dr. Hahn

12:20 - 12:35 p.m. - Raffle & Closing Remarks (Book Sales Available)

St. Peter Catholic Church

1891 Kaneville Road

Geneva, IL 60134, USA

Cost: $20

Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 at

Holiday Inn 

800 S IL Route 31

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

$35/person

Keynote Speaker: Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC

Fr. Calloway, is Vicar Provincial and Vocation Director for the Marian Fathers of the

Immaculate Conception and you know him as the author of Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father.

Special guest is Mr. John Jost who is the Associate Director of Admissions for Thomas Aquinas College and has worked in higher education since the founding of the College’s New England campus.

It's a long drive, but a couple of our men are planning on attending “A Pilgrimage to the Tomb of St James - Camino de Santiago - Learnings for Men”

5:30pm Start, Dinner and Discussion at 7pm.

Evening Includes: Adoration of Jesus Christ, Confession, Man-Feast, and Fellowship

SJJ Members will attend Catholic Man Night at St. Walter Parish in Roselle, IL on Thursday, October 21. The night begins with Confession & Adoration at 5:30pm. Come join us!

Consecration to St. Joseph on December 8th, 2021 at Prince of Peace Church in Lake Villa.

SJJ Members will attend Catholic Man Night at St. Daniel Church in Wheaton, IL on Thursday, October 21. The night begins with confession at 5:30pm. Come join us!