13 MARCH 2027 | MILWAUKEE
Stay tuned! There will be much more to come.
We’re well into the planning of our 21st conference, so save the date, Saturday 13 March 2027. Once again, we’ll be returning to the Miller High Life Theatre for a powerful event in downtown Milwaukee. We’ll have fantastic speakers, more than 50 vendor tables, confession with more than 70 priests, and adoration throughout the day. Don’t come alone!
Join more than 3,000 men in the beautiful Miller High Life Theatre.
Powerful speakers. Life-changing experiences. This year’s conference will feature another spectacular speaker lineup. We’ll hear from Mr. Bas Rutten about his career as a UFC Champion, and a powerful confession that brought him back to the faith. Fr. Dave Pivonka, president of Franciscan University, will help you understand the purpose of your faith journey and how all of us are indeed, Made for More. After lunch, one of the most powerful influencers of young Catholic men will take the stage, Mr. Paul Kim. Paul delivers practical advice for men building their families, and a story of hope amidst the heartache of losing a young child. Fr. Francis (Rocky) Hoffman will close our day with a message on spiritual warfare, and how the evil one seeks to disrupt your path to becoming the man the Father intends all of us to be. Of course, our faithful friend Archbishop Grob will close our day his words of wisdom during Holy Mass. Gentlemen you were made for this day. Because you are Made for More.
Speakers
Bas Rutten is a Dutch American UFC Hall of Famer, former UFC Heavyweight Champion, and three-time King of Pancrase World Champion. A man with many stories, he trains America’s Elite Special Forces, and has appeared in numerous Hollywood films. He has been featured on TV shows and in video games, combining action-star presence with real-world combat credibility. A passionate Catholic speaker, Rutten proudly shares his faith and life story to inspire others toward strength, re-discovering humility, and purpose.
Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, has served as the president of Franciscan University of Steubenville since May 21, 2019. Father Dave, a solemnly professed member of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Province of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Penance, was ordained to the priesthood in 1996.
Father Dave has hosted multiple video series including The Wild Goose on the Holy Spirit, Sign of Contradiction on St. Francis of Assisi, Metanoia on conversion, and in 2024, 10th Hour Production’s My father’s Father on God the Father. He has written seven books, including The Breath of God: Living a Life Led by the Holy Spirit and Hiking the Camino: 500 Miles With Jesus. Father Dave hosts Franciscan University Presents on EWTN and In Person and In Focus on FaithandReason.com.
Paul J. Kim is an internationally recognized Catholic speaker, musician, and comedian whose presentations have impacted people in 50 states and 16 countries over the past two decades. His evangelization outreach videos and posts on social media have been viewed over 100 million times. His background includes work as a marriage & family therapist, missionary, and religious formation with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. He is most grateful to God for his beautiful wife, Maggie, and their 6 wonderful children.
Learn more about Paul’s ministry at PJKmusic.com.
Rev. Francis Joseph Hoffman (Fr. Rocky) has been serving as CEO of Relevant Radio® since 2010 and Chairman since 2021. Relevant Radio broadcasts on 223 AM & FM stations reaching 282,000,000 in the USA, and the Relevant Radio app is the number one FREE Catholic radio app.
Ordained as a priest for Opus Dei in 1992, Fr. Hoffman is a noted author and speaker and has appeared on major radio and television networks. He is the author of eight books with hundreds of thousands of copies in circulation. Fr. Hoffman is the host of the Family Rosary Across America which gathers tens of thousands of the faithful each evening to pray the rosary. It is known as the “happiest half hour of the day.” Currently, He serves on the Walk to Mary board (Green Bay), the National Eucharistic Revival board (Washington, DC), and as an advisor to Aquinas Academy (Pittsburgh).
Archbishop Jeffrey Scott Grob was appointed Archbishop of Milwaukee by Pope Francis on November 4, 2024. A native of Madison, Wisconsin, he earned degrees in religious studies, sacred theology, canon law, and philosophy. Ordained in 1992 in Chicago, he served in pastoral, academic, and administrative roles, including Associate Pastor, Assistant to the Chancellor, and Dean of Deanery IV-D. He later held key leadership positions such as Judicial Vicar, Chancellor, and Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago. His episcopal motto, “Jesus the Vine” (John 15:5), reflects his commitment to spiritual unity and growth.
Schedule
Conference Schedule, CT
7:00Mass
Young men, sign up to serve Mass.
8:30Confession/Adoration Commences (continued throughout the day)
8:45Conference Begins
8:50Opening Prayer
8:55First Decade of the Rosary
9:00Mr. Bas Rutten
10:00Second Decade of the Rosary
10:15Fr. Dave Pivonka
11:10Fr. Malucha, Vocations Office
11:45Lunch—Please visit the vendor tables
12:50Third Decade of the Rosary
1:00Mr. Paul Kim
1:45Fourth Decade of the Rosary
1:50Fr. Rocky
2:45Mr. Kevin O’Brien
3:45Fifth Decade of the Rosary
4:00Closing Mass with Archbishop Jeffrey Grob
Young men, sign up to serve Mass.
A full day of faith, camaraderie, confession and renewal.
The 2027 conference is a full day starting with an optional morning Mass at 7:00. The conference begins at 8:45, while speakers, lunch, as well as dozens of vendors, schools, and Catholic Orders will be in the rotunda to engage with you. We’ll conclude with a vigil Mass at 4:00 with Archbishop Grob.
Registration will open on August 31! When registering, we encourage you to purchase a ticket for a friend, relative, or even someone you don’t know yet. That’s what Men of Christ is all about—walking shoulder-to-shoulder with other good men who are Made for More.
Livestream to locations nationwide.
Men of Christ will continue to live-stream the conference nationwide. If you are interested in hosting the 2027 Men of Christ conference remotely via livestream, please contact us at menofchrist@menofchrist.net
Satellite locations in the Milwaukee area will be very limited and based on geographic needs. The BIG event downtown with thousands of men will be the place to be.
Register to be an altar server
Young men ages 10 to 20 may register to be an altar server at the 7:00 A.M. Mass with Bishop Hying and/or the 4:00 P.M. Mass with Archbishop Grob. MANDATORY TRAINING will be announced closer to the conference date.
Conference Day Server Attire: White button-down shirt, tie, black pants/socks/dress shoes. Black cassocks and white surplices only—please bring yours or borrow from your parish. There will be a limited amount available at the training session.
Register for a vendor table.
Vendor table registration is now open! Tables will fill quickly so get your organization on the list early. Submission of this form does not guarantee a vendor table.
Priests of the Archdiocese—we need you for confessions.
With capacity for more than 3,000 men, we anticipate long lines for confession. Please save a couple hours on Saturday 13 March 2027 and register to hear confessions when the email is sent. Confession will be offered from 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Our greatest need will be between 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Thank you for your consideration.
All priests will receive:
- Free Conference Entry
- Valet Parking
- Lunch/Refreshments
- A Stipend
- Invitation to concelebrate the 4:00 P.M. Mass









