2007 Conference

Archbishop of Milwaukee - Main Celebrant

Timothy Michael Dolan was named Archbishop of Milwaukee by Pope John Paul II on June 25, 2002. He was installed as Milwaukee's 10th archbishop on August 28, 2002, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 19, 1976. The Archbishop will provide a powerful homily on manhood.

Real Men Love Jesus

A 3-time World Police Olympics boxing champion, former USA middleweight kickboxing champion, and a 17-year veteran of the LA Sheriff's Department, Jessie Romero delivers a hard-hitting punch to his message. "Real Men Love Jesus" will be a presentation about the very purpose and reason for our existence. To know love and serve God in this lifetime and to spend all eternity with him in the next. If one is married, he bears twice the responsibility to prepare and lead his family to heaven as the Priest of the home. This one is POWERFUL!

Be a MAN!

A gifted and captivating speaker, and preacher, Fr. Larry Richards will motivate you with answers to some of life's most profound questions. Fr. Larry's inspirational, enthusiastic, and powerful talk on confession will open your eyes to a new world. This talk will change your life... Forever!

I Don't Believe in God - I Know Him: A Conversion Story

A powerful and dramatic conversion story that brought Fr. Rick back to the Church in a unique and extraordinary way. As a thirty year old carpenter he suffered a cardiac arrest and was clinically dead for three hours. Fr. Rick will share the events of that day and how it changed his life forever. If you don't believe in God... after this talk you will.

Why Catholic? A Conversion Story.

National Football League player and coach, Danny Abramowicz will speak on how to increase your spiritual strength, re-energize your soul, and get into the fight. He has 'been there' and 'done that', and comes with a tremendous amount of life experiences. Get ready to "fight for Christ".

What's Next? Where do I go from here?

Respected as an award-winning journalist, writer and broadcaster, Drew Mariani's has produced everything from music videos to documentaries. Having established a unique style and distinguishing himself over the past eight years as a national radio talk show host, Drew joined Relevant Radio in August 2004, hosting The Drew Mariani Show, a daily three-hour afternoon drive time radio program reaching millions across the country with the power of the spoken word. He and his wife Cathy have five children.

Master of Ceremonies

Dave Durand is the President of ProBalance Inc, a company specializing in Leadership solutions. He has been a professional speaker and trainer for over fifteen years, speaking on motivation, leadership, time-management and communications. Dave is also the author of several books and tapes including, the nationwide best-seller, Perpetual Motivation and Time Management for Catholics. He and his wife Lisa have six children.

Music

This husband and wife duo have been passionately ministering for over 20 years leading adults and youth into the awesome presence of God through the power of worship. They are the founders of a three-fold ministry to youth, family and adults called Catholic Life Outreach. Dave and his wife Dawn have five children.